# Weird Celebrity Fixations 50 Foot Tall Michael Jackson Robot (That Shoots Lasers) By Trend Spotter | Published 2007-03-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weird-celebrity-fixations-50-foot-tall-michael-jackson-robot-that-shoots-la References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/robots/michael-jackson-robot-to-be-50-feet-tall-equipped-with-lasers-248195.php) Wacko celebrities with oodles of cash can create real havoc in the world. Case in point: Micheal Jackson has his heart set on building a [50 foot robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid) resembling himself that he will equip with [lasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laserabc-laser-show-projector) and allow to roam through the desert. **Implications** - This insane robotic giant will be a symbol of the king of pop's [Las Vegas shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts) that are currently in planning. If this massive machine actually makes it past the drawing boards, it will be visible from planes landing in the Vegas. Seeing a larger-than-life Michael Jackson Godzilla might frighten a few people, but it will more than likely become another part of the desert destination that people will look forward to seeing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity Obsessions:** The trend of extravagant celebrity obsessions with unique and eye-catching projects. - **Giant Robotic Attractions:** The trend of creating enormous robotic figures as tourist attractions or promotional materials. - **Las Vegas Spectacles:** The trend of Las Vegas continuing to push the boundaries of entertainment with outlandish shows and installations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry could explore opportunities to create extravagant robotic attractions for tourism and promotional purposes. - **Robotics:** The robotics industry could innovate in creating large-scale robotic figures that capture public attention and become major attractions. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry could embrace the trend of creating mesmerizing spectacles in Las Vegas, catering to tourists seeking unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md) - [30-Foot Tall Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megasize-roxie.md) - [Spooky Life-Size Animatronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character.md) - [Efficient Reliable Casino Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-resort-spa-casino.md) - [Extravagant Luxury Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-hamilton-handbag.md) - [Futuristic Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberone.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Interactive Hologram Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comic-con.md) - [Celebrity-Based Candle Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebritybased-candle-collectible.md)