# Cop Recruitment Parodies The Will Ferrell NYPD Recruitment Video is a Manic Mockery By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/will-ferrell-nypd-recruitment References: [funnyordie](http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/2b8842f7af/will-ferrell-s-nypd-recruitment-video) Will Ferrell always seems to have the most hilarious movie roles, and this Will Ferrell [NYPD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-neighbors) Recruitment video short from Funny or Die is definitely no exception. Whether it's a two-hour movie, SNL skit or a three-minute parody video, Will Ferrell always brings the laughs. This video sees Ferrell in his character from 'The Other Guys,' a new movie with Mark Wahlberg, filming a recruitment video for the NYPD. His coworkers are constantly playing pranks on him until he loses his cool. The Will Ferrell NYPD Recruitment video is classic and extremely funny. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Parody Recruitment Videos:** Opportunity for companies to create humorous and engaging recruitment videos to attract talent. - **Celebrity Brand Collaborations:** Opportunity for celebrities to collaborate with brands to create entertaining and memorable content. - **Humor in Marketing:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate humor into their marketing strategies to stand out and connect with consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Film and Entertainment:** Opportunity for film studios to partner with brands to create unique and engaging marketing campaigns. - **Digital Marketing:** Opportunity for digital marketers to use humor as a tool to increase brand awareness and audience engagement. - **Human Resources:** Opportunity for HR departments to explore innovative and creative recruitment strategies to attract top talent. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comedic Christmas Parodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad.md) - [Humorous Payment Platform Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paypal-checkout.md) - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md) - [Hilarious Male Grooming Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manscaped-and-pete-davidson.md) - [Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-of-the-mustaches.md) - [Playful Alcohol Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviation-gin-commercial.md) - [Cheeky Snack Chip Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-a-spicy-but-not-too-spicy-plumber.md) - [Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-for-days.md) - [Humorous Snack Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritz-salty-club.md)