All articles tagged with #social media trends
The article discusses the rise of 'AI slop,' low-quality, surreal, and often copyright-violating content created using AI tools that flood social media platforms, driven by algorithmic engagement and a global economy that rewards virality over quality, with creators from around the world making a living through this phenomenon.
Cloud coffee is a trendy summer beverage that combines espresso, coconut water, and milk or creamer, often frothed to create a layered, cloud-like appearance. It merges elements from viral drinks like Dalgona coffee and coconut water americano, and can be easily made at home with simple tools or even just shaking ingredients in a jar. This refreshing drink is gaining popularity on social media as a versatile and visually appealing way to enjoy coffee.
Dictionary.com has chosen "demure" as its 2024 Word of the Year, a decision influenced by the word's viral popularity on TikTok, particularly through videos by Jools Lebron. The term, which means "characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved," saw a 1,200% increase in usage from January to August 2024. "Demure" was selected over other contenders like "Brainrot" and "Extreme Weather." Other dictionaries, such as Cambridge and Oxford, have also announced their Words of the Year, with Cambridge choosing "manifest."
A new TikTok trend involves making "candy salads" while sharing personal traumas, blending humor and vulnerability. Mental health experts suggest that while sharing can be cathartic, it's important not to conflate all distressing experiences with trauma. The trend offers a way for people to process difficult events and feel seen, but should be approached with caution to avoid trivializing genuine trauma.
A TikTok video featuring Gen Z office workers chanting about their appearance has gone viral, amassing over 3.4 million views and sparking widespread criticism for being cringeworthy. The clip, posted by TBH Skincare, has been compared to previous viral trends and has led to debates about Gen Z's behavior mirroring that of millennials. Despite the backlash, the content creators have responded with a self-aware follow-up video, which has been better received.
A Gen Z employee's humorous video edit of her realtor boss went viral, amassing nearly 3.5 million views in four days. The video, part of a TikTok trend where Gen Z employees create playful edits of their employers, showcased the boss's candid moments and highlighted the fun, authentic side of their workplace. The internet praised the employee, calling for her promotion, and the boss acknowledged her excellent performance and the trust in their working relationship.
A new TikTok trend sees users helping each other go viral to earn money from the platform's Creator Rewards Program to pay off debts like student loans and mortgages. While the financial impact remains uncertain, the trend highlights the financial stress faced by Gen Z and their willingness to support each other. Experts note that this trend reflects broader economic challenges and a shift towards more open discussions about financial struggles.
The no-buy challenge, where individuals commit to purchasing only essential items for a set period, is gaining popularity as a way to save money and reduce environmental impact. Participants, including a Brooklyn creative director and a San Diego sustainability worker, share their experiences and struggles on social media platforms like TikTok. The trend, which helps people manage debt and curb impulsive spending, also promotes mindful consumption and sustainability.
"Oatzempic," a weight loss drink trend on social media, combines oats, water, and lime juice and claims to help with rapid weight loss, but experts warn against its safety and effectiveness. They caution that extreme weight loss methods can lead to health issues and emphasize the importance of gradual, sustainable weight loss through balanced nutrition. Additionally, they highlight the prevalence of misinformation about weight loss on social media and recommend consulting healthcare professionals for dietary advice.
An 11-year-old boy died after attempting the viral "chroming" challenge popularized on TikTok, sparking outrage and calls for action. The boy's family is advocating for increased awareness of dangerous social media challenges and is urging for stricter age restrictions on platforms like TikTok, with the hope of preventing further tragedies.
The trend of sharing layoff experiences on TikTok is gaining popularity as remote work makes job loss a more solitary experience. Young workers are breaking the boundary between personal and professional by streaming recordings of their discharge meetings, citing reasons such as shedding the happy veneer of social media. While this shift in work culture has reduced the stigma around job loss, experts caution about potential consequences and legal implications for both individuals and companies involved in these public layoff disclosures.
TikTok is reportedly encouraging some creators to post videos in landscape format, offering increased views for content shot in this orientation. This move seems to be a push to expand its content types and appeal to more users, possibly as part of its broader growth strategy. While it's a departure from TikTok's traditional focus on vertical videos, it could be a way to diversify content and prepare for potential new viewing formats in the future.
Gen Z has replaced the infamous duck face with a new selfie trend called the "scrunch face." This pose involves scrunching the nose, squinting the eyes, and raising the mouth in a cartoonish grin. The trend has gained popularity on TikTok, BeReal, and Instagram, with influencers and users embracing the new pose. The scrunch face is seen as a way to express fun and excitement, and it has become a favorite among Gen Z due to its emotive nature. Some attribute the trend's appeal to the nostalgia of infancy and the desire to appear cute.
Gen Z is embracing a new selfie trend called the .5 selfie, which involves taking wide-angled, casual photos using the Ultra Wide camera lens on iPhones. This style of selfie captures spontaneous moments and is favored by Gen Z for its authenticity and less curated aesthetic. The .5 selfie has become popular on social media platforms like Instagram, where users incorporate it into their photo dumps and stories to showcase their personalities. Professional social media creators have also capitalized on the trend, building relatable brands around the more casual online aesthetic. The .5 selfie is seen as a fun form of self-expression and personal record-keeping, appealing to people of all generations.
Generation Z users on TikTok are discussing the challenges of using digital cameras instead of smartphones for photography. In a viral trend, TikTokers humorously depict the laborious process of uploading photos from a digital camera, including removing the SD card, transferring files to a computer, and dealing with unreliable memory cards. Despite the difficulties, some users appreciate the superior quality of photos taken with digital cameras. This trend highlights a newfound appreciation for traditional digital cameras among Generation Z, amidst the dominance of smartphone photography.