'Sims Gone Wrong' Showcases Bizarre Simulated Scenarios
Marie — July 12, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: simsgonewrong.tumblr
The 'Sims Gone Wrong' Tumblr is a hilarious collection of errors that occur in the simulation videogame. The blog features pictures and videos of grotesque figures and situations in the virtual world caused by programming glitches. Fans of all versions of the game will appreciate the blog which exhibits common errors, like pesky houseguests who won't leave until they've wet themselves, to more shocking scenes. Double-jointed mothers pushing baby carriages, babies baked in birthday cakes, and a musical Grim Reaper character are just some of the more bizarre posts. Among the most frightening is a video of a baby having its diaper changed on a barbecue grill.
'Sims Gone Wrong' is constantly being updated with new gaming flubs. The blog is one of many new and popular sites building on the comedic 'fail' meme.
'Sims Gone Wrong' is constantly being updated with new gaming flubs. The blog is one of many new and popular sites building on the comedic 'fail' meme.
Trend Themes
1. Gaming Glitches Trend - The trend showcases the need for more rigorous software testing and development, especially within the gaming industry.
2. Meme-based Social Views Trend - The trend highlights our society's growing attraction to humorous, often post-modern, jokes and entertainment media.
3. User Generated Content Trend - The trend shows the growing popularity of user-generated content and how companies and products can tap into this audience for engagement and innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry can leverage these glitches as opportunities to innovate and develop better techniques for software development and testing.
2. Social Media Industry - The social media industry can create platforms that allow users to create and share gaming memes and other humorous content.
3. Content Creation Industry - The content creation industry can find new ways to generate user-generated content and leverage this audience for brand engagement.
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