Happy Fall!
There’s no newsletter this week, but we’ll return for the next edition with your scheduled dose of TikTok trends and digital culture news.
Until then, enjoy this selection of micro-trends and hot topics from the past two weeks!
Stay Vocal,
Jade
The Tabi Swiper
After the TikToker @nextlevellexuss took to the app to call out the man who stole her Tabis the internet was shocked. The bar, already on the floor, seemed to dig right into the ground. But, after folks sent tips as to the Tabi thief’s identity, she managed to get her Tabis back!
New Girl Aesthetic Just Dropped: Bridget Jones Girls
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This is the 2023 reboot of the “frazzled English woman” aesthetic. Here’s a video-essay worth watching on ‘girl’ trends and infantilization.
Repro Health But Make It TikTok Aesthetics
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The photo slide ‘aesthetic’ format has plenty of uses. Take this ‘period struggles’ slide for instance.
Unexpected Affirmations
TikTok is all about inventing a unique format, and this sure is unique.
Being Creative
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This is performance art. And this creator is very good at it. Behold the power of illusion!
You Can’t Be Serious
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After Nikki Haley had a little too good of a week on TikTok following the Republican debate, this side-eye felt necessary.