# Animal Couple Video Chats A Dog and a Monkey Maintain Romance in this Toshiba Commercial By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-06-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toshiba-commercial References: [adweek.blogs](http://adweek.blogs.com/adfreak/2010/06/toshiba-helps-dogmonkey-friendships-soar.html) & [toshiba](http://www.toshiba.ca/web/home) This Toshiba commercial is about a love affair between a monkey and a dog, whose romance comes to an end when the dog moves away. Alas, the relationship is instantly lubricated by the Internet and the reliability of [video chat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-friend-for-christmas). The voice-over says in the Toshiba commercial, "There are some things in life you can always count on. Like intuitive, reliable laptops from Toshiba." Like pet, like master. The [monkey and dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-hearts) couple can't necessarily count on physical intimacy, but they sure can rely on their laptops. How many of your [personal relationships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/must-be-love) exist mostly (or solely) on the web? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Relationship:** Opportunity to develop virtual communication technologies and platforms for maintaining relationships - **Video Chat:** New opportunities for video chat platforms and software innovations - **Intuitive Laptops:** Innovation in intuitive and reliable laptop technologies ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to improve virtual communication technologies and video chat platforms - **Software Development:** Potential for software developers to create innovative video chat software - **Electronics:** Opportunity for electronics companies to develop intuitive and reliable laptops ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-Specific Calling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calling-device-for-pets.md) - [AI-Generated Pet Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-want-a-puppy-kitten-studios.md) - [Dog-Friendly Food Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-balance-pet-food.md) - [Amusing Work Platform Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monday-platform.md) - [Pet Shopping Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-shopping-network.md) - [Pet-Powered Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-intelligence.md) - [Remote Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rola-petpal.md) - [Bar Cart Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ad-series.md) - [Dog-Starring Sporty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minds-best-friend.md)