At last Hilary Clinton is popular - a film of her singing the US antional anthem is taking the internet by storm.
The mic caught her singing the National Anthem in January 2007.... and the video has already reached over 1 million youtubers. Why so popular? Well she is specacularly out of tune!
Be brave, have a listen and judge for yourself.
Implications - It's no secret that politicians are powerful and can be intimidating at times. Instead of portraying them in that light, companies can use satirical products that showcase a more vulnerable, human side of politicians. This concept has brought forth many items looking to capitalize on the humor and ridicule that's attractive to the young adult demographic.
Political Mockery
Hilary Clinton Singing Becomes Viral on YouTube
Trend Themes
1. Politician Parodies - Satirical products that humanize and bring vulnerability to politicians can appeal to younger demographics.
2. Viral Politics - Videos of politicians doing unexpected, humorous things can go viral and bring attention to political figures.
3. Meme-fication of Politics - Popular culture's growing fascination with creating humorous memes related to politics can have implications for how political figures are perceived.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can create satirical products and viral videos that bring humor to politics.
2. Social Media - Social media platforms like YouTube can popularize humorous videos of politicians, bringing more attention to political figures.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Companies can use satire and humor to appeal to younger demographics interested in politics and create more engaging marketing campaigns.