the absurd route to instafame

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PETE Creative ideasworth spreading

THE ABSURD ROUTE TO INSTAFAME

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Instafame – noun

1. THE SUDDEN NOTORIETY FROM ACTIVITY ON SOCIAL NETWORKS INCLUDING INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, YOUTUBE OR VINE.

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2. WHEN 15 MINUTES OF FAME ONLY LASTS 6 SECONDS.

Instafame - noun

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THE ABSURD ROUTE TO INSTAFAME

> Traditional vs. Absurd

> Absurdity in action

> The Absurd model

> Case studies: Absurd With Intent

> Absurd Instafame goes main stream

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TILA TEQUILATRADITIONAL VS. ABSURD

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ROB FORDTRADITIONAL VS. ABSURD

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TRADITIONAL VS. ABSURDTRADITIONAL VS. ABSURD

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BOTH?TRADITIONAL VS. ABSURD

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>The Dark Side

>Dark humor

>Positive reaction not intended

>Self-awareness mystery

>Spectrum of follower interest

>Unorthodox fascination

>More niche groups

>Questionable transparency

>As an approach it’s intentional

WHAT’S ABSURD? WHY ABSURD?THE ABSURD MODEL

>Unsaturated method

>Core of Viral content

>Niche opportunities

>Fresh satire

>Niche = Younger audience

>Less effort to place

>Train crash phenomenon

>Versatile

• Character, thematic format, topic

commentary, sound bites, memes,

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VIRAL THEORYTHE ABSURD MODEL

Mode of PersuasionAristotle, 350 B.C.

Emotional appeal

Logical appeal

Ethical appeal

Meme SynergySchwartzman, 2004

Strong Emotional

Appeal

Reuse potential

Quality/consistency

Familiarity

New Virality

Berger/Milkman, 2013

StrongEmotionalStimulus

Unexpected

Satire/commentaryPotential

QualityofStory

Memory-inducingTrigger

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ABSURD MODELABSURD MODEL

ViralityBerger/Milkman, 2013

STRONGEMOTIONALSTIMULUS

UNEXPECTED

SOCIALSATIRE

QUALITYSTORY

MEMORYTRIGGER

Unbelievable Pointless

Replicable format (module) Understandable Controversial

Rags to riches backstory Impressive effort Well developed Niche style

Popular topic Familiar format Fears/phobias

Rare

Human experiences

Vulnerable

Irrational

Absurd

Inspiring Confusing Uncomfortable Embarassing

Traditional

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>Choose Medium

• Photo, video, blog, etc..

>Designate Format

• Theme, character, topic

>Define audience

• Who will be offended, who won’t understand it, or will misinterpret it?

>Trending opportunities

• Consider repurposing current viral formats

>Identify traps

THE ABSURD PROCESSTHE ABSURD MODEL

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CASE STUDY

@LEGENDOFANWAR

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@LEGENDOFANWARCASE STUDY

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HOT-DOG-LEGS.TUMBLR.COM/CAST STUDY

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@MRPIMPGOODGAME

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@COOKINGFORBAECASE STUDY

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@COOKINGFORBAECASE STUDY

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DEEPSEAFAUNA.TUMBLR.COM/CASE STUDY

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DEEPSEAFAUNA.TUMBLR.COM/CASE STUDY

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HONEY BOO BOOTHE ABSURD ROUTE TO THE MAINSTREAM

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PEACHES FOR PANTIESTHE ABSURD ROUTE TO THE MAINSTREAM

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HONEY BOO BOOTHE ABSURD ROUTE TO THE MAINSTREAM

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SWEET BROWNTHE ABSURD ROUTE TO THE MAINSTREAM

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