TikTok conspiracy theorists think Juice WRLD is still alive
Rapper Juice WRLD joined the group of rappers to die at an early age when he passed away after suffering from a seizure at an airport on Sunday. Just like with Tupac Shakur and Nipsey Hussle‘s deaths,...
View ArticleTemple student refers to Philly as the ‘ghetto’ in ‘unacceptable’ TikTok
Temple University is addressing a TikTok posted by a person claiming to be one of its students. In the TikTok, the person filming—a young white man—refers to the area surrounding the campus as “the...
View ArticleWhat is TikTok famous club, and can you trust it?
People around the world are flocking to TikTok, the web’s most prominent short-form video app. But creating new, interesting content is hard when you’re up against so much competition, and as more and...
View ArticleTrisha Paytas denies accidentally exposing herself on TikTok
Online star Trisha Paytas was accused of exposing her genitals in a TikTok video earlier this week. After the content was pulled from the social media site, Paytas explained herself and vehemently...
View ArticleWhat’s in a TikTok username?
A lot of things can make users stand out on TikTok. Despite the increasingly fierce competition, TikTok provides a number of ways for users to shine. One of the first things most people see when...
View Article‘Party, Party, Party’ TikTok meme grapples with party culture
Who knew that the existential temptations and fears of post-adolescent partying could be perfectly embodied in one 10-second meme? TikTok knew. The ingredients for a viral meme are simple yet specific:...
View ArticleWhat is the TikTok drink and can you still get it?
2019 is all about the memes—and the TikTok drink is no exception. With our busy lives, stressful schedules, and short attention spans, memes are often the only good thing we have time for. Memes have...
View ArticleTikTok teens are procrastinating with #FinalsWeek
It’s finals week. Thankfully, all the poor souls slogging through soul-crushing exams have a temporary escape from the stress through TikTok. Teens all over are taking to the platform to relieve some...
View ArticleTikTok’s 20 most popular songs of 2019
It’s nearly impossible these days to open your favorite social media app without getting an update on the newest TikTok trend, which often features a catchy track. As a result, a number of TikTok songs...
View ArticleCollege quarterback blasted by ex-girlfriend in savage AF breakup TikTok
Tennessee Volunteers backup quarterback Brian Maurer’s ex-girlfriend put him on blast in the most Gen Z way possible: by her posting a breakup video to TikTok. In the video, Morgan Hood shares a...
View ArticleTikTok users look back on the last decade
We’re in the midst of end-of-decade lists and look backs at what defined the 2010s. And while TikTok has become a testing ground for new memes and trends, users are looking back at the...
View ArticleSinging Starbucks iced coffee order goes viral on TikTok
Influencers are always pushing new frontiers in how annoying they can be in the name of content. TikTok creator @inhertower has gone viral for one of the cringiest person-on-the-street stunts we’ve...
View ArticleTikTok’s “hit or miss” challenge sparks real-world reactions
Next time you’re in a public place, try shouting “hit or miss” and see what response you get. If any TikTokers are in the area, chances are you’ll get a reply thanks to TikTok’s latest trend. The “hit...
View ArticleWhy everyone’s doing the Chef Boyardee challenge
Some of the most lovely things in life are the dumbest. Just look at the Chef Boyardee challenge. the Chef Boyardee can was like #chefboyardeechallenge pic.twitter.com/h2ojgQbTc5— El Garbagé from 183rd...
View ArticleNavy bans TikTok from government-issued phones
The U.S. Navy banned its personnel from having the popular TikTok app on any government-issued phone. The announcement, which was circulated among military members on Facebook, cites concerns over...
View ArticleLaura Dern dancing to Doja Cat on TikTok is all you need to see today
Move over, teens. TikTok’s got a brand new star, and it’s none other than everyone’s fave, Laura Dern. The Big Little Lies actress recently made a guest appearance on daughter Jaya Harper’s TikTok,...
View ArticleChristina Aguilera participates in ‘Genie In A Bottle’ TikTok trend
The ’90s song “Genie In A Bottle” has been trending on TikTok for days–and it just got more popular. People are uploading short videos of themselves as they pretend to get inside different containers...
View ArticleTikTok has a QAnon problem
Over the last few years, social media companies have woken up to problematic beliefs on their platforms, which resulted in a wave of deplatformings, knocking off some of the biggest names in fringe...
View ArticleIs he swinging toward the camera or building? Watch ‘the swing’ and judge for...
Welcome to the interwebs, the place that the color of a dress and an argument over the words “Yanny” and “Laurel” become existential value judgments. On Sunday, TikTok user Eric Tupper re-posted an...
View ArticleFamily recreates iconic ‘Step Brothers’ scene on TikTok
A family has gone viral after using the popular app TikTok to recreate one of the most iconic scenes from the comedy film Step Brothers. The TikTok video was shared to Twitter on Sunday and has since...
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