A late entry in the 2024 meme race, subtle foreshadowing videos are an ironic twist on classic internet fail videos. A quick clip of the fail is teased intermittently as the video plays out, leaving the watcher aware of the chaos that ensues and curious about how and why it happens.
Singer Olivia Rodrigo, known for her raw and iraq whatsapp group link open lyrics, joined the viral trend and got 2 millions views of her slipping during her concert. British children's cartoon Peppa Pig made a TikTok using this trend with their character Daddy Pig and got 4.7 million views.
Takeaway: The internet loves a good fail video, but this trend breaks the traditional narrative and delivers classic slapstick humor in an unexpected format. If you can laugh at yourself, social media will laugh with you.
7. Wait! They don't love you like I love you
This social media trend features the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s lyrics “Wait! They don't love you like I love you” and a sped-up, two-step dance routine. The serious lyrics are contrasted with the silly dance and unserious caption.
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It dropped in September 2024 by TikToker Cranny @southernbellesuzie as a remix to a previous dance of hers. TikTokers loved it and the viral organic trend began. Content creator Amelia Dimoldenberg, host of "Chicken Shop Date," got just over one million views with her take. Duolingo also posted its mascot doing the dance and gained just under 9 million views.
Takeaway: This trend demonstrates the power of simplicity, nostalgia, and cross-generational appeal.
8. Hello, Sharks
Inspired by the investor pitch format from "Shark Tank," Hello, Sharks sees creators on TikTok "pitch" exaggerated personal requests to the audience (the imaginary sharks). Pitches included everything from a midnight Taco Bell run to financial stability.
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