The ‘anxiety’ mirror trend is haunting TikTok—here’s how it works
The “anxiety” mirror trend is similar in meaning and action to the “anxiety” dance challenge. In the “anxiety” dance ...
The weeklong TikTok fight over whether NYC influencers are ‘boring’
TikTok’s curse or blessing, depending on how you look at it, is that any video made by any random person can get millions of views without much rhyme or reason. Thousands of comments flood in, people ...
How TikTok is keeping small businesses alive—one viral video at a time
With a follower count that stands at 17 million strong, Lee’s video reviews have the power to unleash what social media has ...
TikTok becomes a tool of choice in cat-and-mouse game between migrant smugglers and authorities
Migrants trek in camouflage through dry desert terrain. Dune buggies roar up to the United States-Mexico border barrier.
TikTok says this AI filter is ‘hilarious’. Not everyone is laughing
A new filter released on TikTok this week has caused alarm among mental health professionals and social media commentators, ...
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Fascinating "Baby Picture Trend" on TikTok Shows What Happens When Worlds Collide
TikTok trends can incorporate many parts of daily life, but the "baby picture trend" incorporates the past and the present.