# Reverse Walking Videos Turning Back Time Never Looked Better Than in Messe Kopp’s Music Vide By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-03-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turning-back-time References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2013/03/25/viral-video-recap-26/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6jprOZ29wY) Cher sung a song once about turning back time, but she probably never had the intention of actually going through with it, since it’s impossible. The [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-tv) video ‘Forward’ by Messe Kopp showcases the backwards motions of a man, which gives the viewers the subtle illusion of forward-moving motion. The video starts up with a shirtless man on a bed in an alley, which sounds like a Friday night for a rowdy 20 year old male. Then later showcases him being splashed with water and hit in the face with a cake. Think of Coldplay’s 'The Scientist' video, but only with techno-pop as the background music and no one ends up in a car accident. The creators of the video also uploaded the [non-backwards](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6YHm7KJXKs&feature=youtu.be) version of the video, which shows how difficult it can be to walk backwards without tripping. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reverse Motion Videos:** Creating videos that showcase backwards motions, giving the illusion of forward-moving motion. - **Illusionary Video Effects:** Using visual tricks and techniques to create mesmerizing effects in videos. - **Alternative Music Videos:** Exploring unique and unconventional approaches to music video production. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Incorporating reverse motion videos as a captivating and innovative visual element in movies, TV shows, and online content. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Utilizing illusionary video effects to create attention-grabbing and memorable advertisements and promotional videos. - **Music and Performing Arts:** Experimenting with alternative music video concepts to enhance storytelling and engage audiences in new and creative ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-music-discovery-app.md) - [Retro Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-play.md) - [Motion-Powered Songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motionpowered-song.md) - [Record-Breaking Hair Flip Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k18hairflip-2026.md) - [Video Flipbook Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/videotoflip.md) - [Collaborative Retrograde Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-timechanger.md) - [Dreamy Dance-Centric Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-spike-jonze.md) - [Caveman-Centric Running Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-sportswear-brand-film.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic.md)