‘Nothing bad’s happening to me yet’: TikTokers are pretending to die from drinking the McDonald’s Grimace shake

McDonald’s is currently experiencing every marketer’s dream: Having a new product go viral among young people on TikTok. There’s a slight monkey’s paw situation here however, because while Grimace memes are everywhere… they’re not exactly positive. Essentially the Gritty of fast food mascots, the purple-furred Grimace is a perfect fit for absurdist Gen-Z humor. The …

Are TikTokers aware that they’re using a Tory Lanez song in their videos?

An unreleased Tory Lanez song is trending on TikTok and I have a hunch that a majority of the people who have made videos using the audio aren’t aware that they are platforming the rapper who shot Megan Thee Stallion (Megan Pete).  It all started with TikTok’s new filter, “striking face,” which enlarges users’ eyes …

TikTokers Sneakily Add Decor to Cracker Barrel, Folks React

Folks online can’t get enough of this TikTok video where a woman and her friend sneak in some of their own “decor” at their local Cracker Barrel. By Jamie Lee Jun. 12 2023, Published 2:47 p.m. ET Part of the charm of Cracker Barrel is its homey decor, from the old photos on the fireplace …

TikTokers are saying they ‘need to buy a gun’ because they don’t fit into their jean shorts from last summer

Analysis Fatphobia and weight loss content are rampant on TikTok—I should know, I’ve written multiple columns about both topics. But there is a particular type of body-focused content that surges on TikTok in the months leading up to summer: Videos about how one’s body has changed over the last year, as measured by how well …

Starbucks Employee Accuses TikTokers of Faking Large Tip

Source: Getty A Twitter user is calling out a TikTok account for lying about tipping a Starbucks barista a ton of money, sparking a viral debate online. You don’t need to scroll far on TikTok to see a bunch of horribly acted, staged content. While a lot of people know what they’re watching is more …

Trader Joe’s Accused of Food Gentrification After TikToker’s “Sausage Tacos” Post Goes Viral

Source: TikTok | @danielarabalais TikTokers are going viral for calling out influencers who aren’t attributing cultural significance to international foods they claim as their own. TikToker @danielarabalais posted a now-viral TikTok highlighting cultural appropriation with foods, but in reverse. The video is titled, “If BIPOC appropriated/gentrified foods like [white] influencers do to cultural foods,” and …

Mother-in-Law Ruins TikToker’s Birth Experience

YouTuber and TikToker Bramty Juliette posted a story to TikTok about her mother-in-law ruining her first birthing experience with daughter Penelope. A woman on TikTok says that her mother-in-law completely ruined her birth experience. You might think she’s just being dramatic, but wait until you hear her story. Article continues below advertisement Bramty Juliette — …

‘This is my personal hell’: TikTokers react to video of a crowd of Taylor Swift concert attendees getting on a subway in Atlanta

Taylor Swift fans are famously intense, and right now the Eras tour is unleashing them across America. Case in point: This viral TikTok depicting a crowd of Swifties descending on a subway train in Atlanta. Posted by TikToker @dapharoni, this one-minute clip is accompanied by spooky horror movie music, beginning in a subway car that …

TikToker’s Screwdriver Hack Goes Viral

Source: Getty This TikToker’s screwdriver hack is so brilliant, folks are wondering why the heck they haven’t thought of it sooner. The internet is full of “life hacks” that are actually complete wastes of time. Heck, Khaby Lame made an entire career out of blasting these life hacks for the ridiculous acts of mental gymnastics …

TikTokers don’t blame Biden, Congress, or China for a potential ban—they’re mad at Mark Zuckerberg

TikTokers worried about a potential ban of the app in the United States have settled on who they think is to blame. And it isn’t President Joe Biden, Congress, Republicans, or even China. It’s Mark Zuckerberg. Last night, the Wall Street Journal reported the Biden administration threatened to ban TikTok if the company’s Chinese owners …

5 Women’s History TikTokers to follow this International Women’s Day

As March rolls around, it’s time to turn the spotlight on the often-overlooked achievements and history of women as part of Women’s History Month. Conveniently, this coincides with International Women’s Day, on Mar. 8, a global celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women.  While one day, or month, is enough for some, …