Mermaid Fever and $1m Reward Grips Israel
Cecilia Biemann — August 20, 2009 — World
References: newslite
Mermaid fever is sweeping across Israel with people spending their evenings mermaid-spotting in the hope of claiming the $1m reward on offer to anyone who can prove the existence of one.
After a series of sunset ‘sightings’ just off the coast were reported, in the name of scientific research, the town council of Kiryat Yam placed a million dollar bounty on the frolicking mermaid’s tail.
The council said that a photograph will suffice as proof, so stay tuned for the impressive photoshopping efforts that are sure to pop up soon.
After a series of sunset ‘sightings’ just off the coast were reported, in the name of scientific research, the town council of Kiryat Yam placed a million dollar bounty on the frolicking mermaid’s tail.
The council said that a photograph will suffice as proof, so stay tuned for the impressive photoshopping efforts that are sure to pop up soon.
Trend Themes
1. Mermaid Fever - Opportunities for creating mermaid-themed products and experiences, such as mermaid tails for swimming and mermaid-themed restaurants.
2. $1m Reward - Opportunities to create campaigns and events around large cash rewards for uncovering mythical creatures or solving mysteries.
3. Photoshopping Efforts - Opportunities in digital imaging and editing software to provide tools that detect and prevent manipulation of images.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can capitalize on the mermaid fever by producing movies, TV shows, and musicals with mermaid-related themes.
2. Tourism - Tourism agencies can develop mermaid-themed tours and attractions to cater to the growing interest in mermaid sightings and mythology.
3. Technology - The technology industry can explore advancements in augmented reality and virtual reality to create immersive experiences with mythical creatures like mermaids.
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