# Video of Banksy's Paris Hilton Hoax By Michael Marucci | Published 2006-09-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-of-banksys-paris-hilton-hoax References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-hilton-targeted-in-cd-prank) Another Paris Hilton trend? No way! Specifically, this is video footage of Banksy's prank on Paris Hilton. Last month we announced that hundreds [Paris Hilton's records were targeted in a CD prank](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-hilton-targeted-in-cd-prank). However, this posting is more fun because you can watch the video about how it all happened. **Implications** - Pranks have become more complex and extensive over the years thanks to the influence of viral videos and [certain styles of graffiti works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti). This has become a new form of artistic expression that's honest and uncensored. These would make [viral marketing campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated) for companies looking for exposure and looking to gain the interest of potential buyers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/pranks) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Viral Pranks:** The increasing complexity of pranks motivated by viral videos and graffiti art is leading to a new form of viral marketing. - **Uncensored Art:** Honest and uncensored artistic expression is becoming more popular through pranks as a form of social commentary or self-promotion for artists. - **Influence of Viral Videos:** Viral videos have influenced the evolution of pranks into more complex and extensive forms, creating opportunities for companies to gain exposure through viral marketing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Advertising:** Viral pranks can create buzz and exposure for companies through social media, leading to an opportunity for creative advertising. - **Entertainment:** Pranks as a form of artistic expression are gaining popularity and could lead to opportunities in the entertainment industry, such as TV shows or films based on viral pranks. - **Art:** Pranks as an alternative form of uncensored artistic expression could lead to new opportunities within the art industry, such as exhibits or art installations featuring prank art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebrity Metaverse Worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-world.md) - [Satirical Destination Marketing Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switzerland-is-fake.md) - [Y2K Shopping Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-smoooth.md) - [Socialite-Inspired Virtual Worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-hilton-1.md) - [Celebrity Hot Sauce Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-redhot.md) - [Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Parisian Airport Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moet-hennessys-paris-concept.md) - [Heiress QSR Advice Hotlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-and-paris-hilton.md)