# World-Whipped Wonders Julius von Bismarck 'Punishment' Project Cracks at the Earth's Landmarks By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-03-04 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/von-bismarck-punishment References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2012/03/01/punishment/) & [juliusvonbismarck](http://www.juliusvonbismarck.com/) A possible idea if you're bored and looking to do something crazy involving a lot of traveling and visiting famous landmarks of the world is the Julius von Bismarck 'Punishment' project. All you'll need is a long whip, a camera and a safe to lock your dignity away until you're back. Bismarck went around the world to Switzerland, South America and the United States to whip certain well-known traits from each country into shape. For example, he took on the waves of the Atlantic ocean and cracked down on the famous statue of Jesus in Rio de Jeneiro. Another one of his images depicts him whipping a tall peak. The sheer audacity behind [traveling the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler) with a whip is what has got this project such great attention. The Julius von Bismarck Punishment photo set and videos will do well in teaching audiences how to [think outside the box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bland-castles). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Whip Traveling:** Opportunity for adventurous travelers to visit famous landmarks and engage in unique and daring experiences. - **Creative Photography:** Potential for artists to use unconventional methods to capture attention and spark dialogue through disruptive and thought-provoking imagery. - **Unconventional Teaching:** Potential for educators to use unusual projects and experiences to engage students and encourage thinking beyond traditional boundaries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Adventure Tourism:** Opportunity for travel companies to offer specialized tours and experiences that cater to adventurous individuals seeking unique and daring travel opportunities. - **Art and Photography:** Opportunity for artists and photographers to explore unconventional methods and create disruptive and thought-provoking imagery that captures attention and sparks conversations. - **Education and Training:** Opportunity for educators and trainers to incorporate unusual projects and experiences into their curriculum to engage learners and encourage innovative thinking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Exploration Challenge Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-impossible.md) - [Challenge-Park Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-land-theme-park.md) - [Deserted Island Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-spice1.md) - [Cross-Border Condiment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smuggler-marmite.md) - [Playful Hotel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bwh-hotels.md) - [Engaging Travel Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-maps.md) - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md) - [Creative Experiment Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worldsworstwebsitelol.md)