# Awkward-Centric Shows The Vice Magazine All Around Losing Web Series is Hilarious By Ariel Weber | Published 2012-11-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vice-magazines References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQrLTItKh3k&feature=share&list=PLC4FDC39F67466711) & [vice](http://www.vice.com/read/employees-660-v18n1) Awkwardly adorable columnist Harry Cheadle stars in the Vice Magazine [web series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k18-extreme-hair-rescue) entitled All Around Losing: How to Fail at Everything. Harry, who is self-described as “the weird kid who creeps people out, ” is followed as he steps out into the world to try new things. What makes this series so comical is exactly because of how uncomfortable and unnatural Harry looks in almost everything he tries. Some of the highlights of his pursuits include joining a band, trying his hand at [stand-up comedy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/factory-theatre), and attempts to learn hand-to-hand combat. What the teaser for the series demonstrates is that his efforts to try something different ends in [more disappointment than triumph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/league-losers). The first episode will premiere November 20, 2012. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Awkward-centric Shows:** Exploring the rise of shows that embrace awkwardness and discomfort for comedic effect. - **Web Series:** The increasing popularity of web series as a platform for niche content creators to showcase their work. - **Self-exploration:** The trend of individuals documenting their experiences and personal growth journeys for entertainment purposes. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** Identifying opportunities for creating and producing comedic content that revolves around awkward situations and self-exploration. - **Digital Media:** Exploring how digital platforms and web series can disrupt traditional television and movie production and distribution models. - **Personal Development:** Leveraging the trend of self-exploration as a form of entertainment to create products and services that cater to individuals seeking personal growth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social-First Snack Comedies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzelized.md) - [Income-Centric Animated Comedies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-basic-guys.md) - [Comedic Gameshow Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vibe-is-right.md) - [Sweat-Themed Comedy Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-comedy-special.md) - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md) - [Adult Animated Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-comedy.md) - [Celebrity Cooking Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-the-truff.md) - [Valentine's-Themed Comedy Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/factory-theatre.md) - [Humorous Parenting Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-pray-cry.md)