# Unsuccesful Viral Video Banning Crazy Cruise on Scientology By Ben Preiss | Published 2008-01-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viral-video-shows-crazy-cruise-and-his-nutty-scientology-views References: [timesonline](http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article3197189.ece) & [gawker](http://gawker.com/5002269/the-cruise-indoctrination-video-scientology-tried-to-suppress) In the eight minute video that has bloggers buzzing, Tom Cruise shares his views as a Scientologist. "We're the authorities on getting people off drugs. We're the authorities on the mind. We're the authorities on improving conditions," he continues. "We can rehabilitate criminals. Way to happiness. We can bring peace and unite cultures." This four year old video's surfacing coincides with the release of a new book “Tom Cruise: An Unauthorised Biography” by Andrew Morton, who also uses the book as a platform to defame Scientology. But let's hear more from Tom. "Being a Scientologist, you look at someone, and you know absolutely that you can help them. When you [drive past an accident](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relax-we-care), it's not like anyone else; as you drive past, you know you have to do something about it, because you know you're the only one that can really help." The video keeps getting pulled off [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazyface), likely due to threats from the Church of Scientology, but gawker.com is sticking with it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Viral Video Marketing:** Opportunity to leverage the power of viral videos to promote products or services and reach a wider audience. - **Online Content Censorship:** Opportunity to develop innovative solutions for protecting and preserving online content while ensuring freedom of speech. - **Controversial Celebrity Influence:** Opportunity to capitalize on the influence of controversial celebrities for brand endorsements and marketing campaigns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Media Marketing:** Opportunity for marketing agencies to specialize in creating and promoting viral video campaigns for their clients. - **Content Management Systems:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop efficient and effective systems for managing and protecting online content against censorship and infringement. - **Celebrity Endorsement Agencies:** Opportunity for agencies to connect brands with controversial celebrities who can generate attention and buzz for their products or services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Waste Cleaning Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-of-clean.md) - [Metaverse-Enabled Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-cruises-1.md) - [Thrilling Plant-Based Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-mission-snack-swap-campaign.md) - [Ocean-Themed Fundraisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamseas.md) - [Cruise Wellness Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-at-sea-program.md) - [Influencer-Inspired Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomcat.md) - [Viral Face Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazyface.md) - [Branded Short Talk Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressives-dr-rick.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md)