At times, people don’t turn out to be exactly the person you would expect based on their online profiles. In the viral music video ‘I Like You Better on Facebook,’ actress and comedian Livia Scott demonstrates how she can relate to this specific kind of Internet-age disappointment with hilarious examples of the different ways an online crush can go wrong.
Suzie Michael talks about some of the reasons why this video is so funny, and also shares some interesting writing tips in her Trend Hunter interview. Suzie was a social media and editorial intern at Trend Hunter during the summer of 2011 and has since become a contributing writer for the site publishing hundreds of fashion and food-related trends.
To find out more about more about Suzie, check out her interview with Trend Hunter and visit the community page to see one of her many online profiles.
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Suzie Michael Explains How People's Online Profiles Can be Misleading
Trend Themes
1. Misleading Online Profiles - Identify opportunities for innovative tools or algorithms that can help users determine the authenticity and accuracy of online profiles.
2. Internet-age Disappointment - Explore ways to create more meaningful and genuine online connections, addressing the disappointment that can arise from idealized online personas.
3. Viral Music Videos - Capitalizing on the power of viral content, consider creating catchy and relatable videos that capture the humor and frustrations of online interactions.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Develop new algorithms or features for social media platforms that enhance user trust and promote authentic connections.
2. Online Dating - Introduce innovative approaches to online dating that prioritize genuine connections and focus on authenticity rather than superficial profiles.
3. Digital Entertainment - Create entertaining and relatable content, such as comedic music videos, that resonate with the experiences and frustrations of online users.