The 'Shaved Bieber' Browser Tool Censors Bieber Results on the Web
Tiana Reid — May 26, 2010 — Pop Culture
Had enough of Justin Bieber? Well, so has web designer Greg Leuch, who has designed the 'Shaved Bieber' plug-in that blacks out all photos and words on the Internet that include 'Justin Bieber.'
The sheer hilarity of this tool, which is also available to download as a Firefox add-on, beats any real practical use that it may or may not have. Even if he who shall not be named is always on the top list of trending topics, the 'Shaved Bieber' application will make sure that that's no longer the case.
The sheer hilarity of this tool, which is also available to download as a Firefox add-on, beats any real practical use that it may or may not have. Even if he who shall not be named is always on the top list of trending topics, the 'Shaved Bieber' application will make sure that that's no longer the case.
Trend Themes
1. Anti-celebrity Culture - Tools like 'Shaved Bieber' reflect a growing trend of individuals seeking to limit their exposure to celebrity culture.
2. Personalized Internet Experiences - Plug-ins like 'Shaved Bieber' highlight a trend towards individuals seeking more control over their internet experience through personalization and filtering.
3. Humor as a Filter - Tools that use humor to filter internet content, like 'Shaved Bieber,' represent an opportunity for companies to create more engaging and entertaining filtering solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Internet Filtering Software - Companies in the internet filtering software industry can use humor and personalization as key differentiators to stand out in a crowded market and appeal to individual users.
2. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can take advantage of the anti-celebrity culture trend by creating content that appeals to individuals seeking more meaningful and authentic entertainment experiences.
3. Advertising Industry - As more individuals seek to personalize their internet experience and limit exposure to irrelevant content, the advertising industry can seize an opportunity to create more targeted and relevant ads that users are more likely to engage with.
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