Tiktok Trends - December 2024

Introducing "TikTok Trends 2024" – your source for staying ahead of the game on the latest TikTok crazes!

TikTok trends move fast, and if you're not quick, you'll miss out. But let's be real, keeping up with TikTok trends can be a hassle. That's where we come in.
Each week, we'll keep you updated on what's hot on TikTok (by spending way too much time scrolling). From trending hashtags to popular sounds and formats, we've got you covered!

Please note:

• Currently, our focus is primarily on TikTok, but we're exploring other networks. It's worth testing these trends across all platforms to see what resonates best with your audience.
• Trends are generally very short, which may concern you about not mentioning the product enough. However, the mistake would be to tack on promotional elements after the video. It's crucial that the video stays true to the trend, lasts only a few seconds, and captures the essence of the need your service addresses in a brief timeframe.
• Not all trends will be suitable for every brand. It will be up to you to choose the ones that seem most relevant to your message and goals.

30 December 2024

The “I Need to Calm Down, I’m an Adult” trend

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We all have those moments where we spiral into frustration but quickly try to pull ourselves together because, well, we’re adults. This trend, inspired by a funny clip from a Smosh Pit YouTube episode, highlights the comedic journey from total outrage to self-enforced calm. In the video, a contestant loses her cool, yelling, “ARE YOU KIDDING? THAT’S UNFAIR. SHE MADE THOSE!” before quickly collecting herself with, “I need to calm down. Everything’s fine. I’m an adult.”

TikTok creators are using the audio to reenact moments where they’ve felt irrationally upset, only to suddenly realize they need to chill. It’s relatable, hilarious, and a perfect way to poke fun at life’s little overreactions.

How to Use This Trend

Think of a scenario where you’ve gone from an emotional “high” to a quick self-check. Record yourself acting out the situation, use the trending audio, and overlay text that describes the scenario in a relatable and funny way.

Examples of text overlays:

• POV: "Me when I realize I’m the one who left someone on read for 3 days.”
• POV: "Me when my step count says 9,998 after walking all day.”

For this trend, use this sound.

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The “2024 Without a Trending Audio” trend

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In a world dominated by trending audios, this new TikTok trend takes a refreshing turn by focusing on authenticity and raw moments. Creators are stepping away from viral sounds, instead sharing heartfelt montages of 2024’s meaningful moments under the caption: “2024 without a trending audio.” These videos highlight candid, unfiltered clips of laughter, connection, and cherished memories, celebrating substance over flashy trends.

The beauty of this trend lies in its simplicity. It’s a reminder that sometimes, genuine and personal content resonates more deeply than perfectly choreographed, trending videos.

How to Use This Trend

Scroll through your camera roll or TikTok drafts to find clips that evoke nostalgia or joy. Arrange them into a video that tells a story—whether it’s personal growth, adventures, or quiet moments. Let the original audio of the clips (conversations, nature sounds, or ambient noise) take center stage. Add the caption “2024 without a trending audio” to align with the trend and connect with others seeking meaningful content.

Some examples of text overlays:

Concept:

A year of exploring on foot.

• Clips: Footage of hitting daily step goals, wandering through scenic parks, and surprising moments like stumbling on a cute café or a hidden gem.
• Text Overlay: “2024 without a trending audio: walking into a better year, one step at a time.”

Concept:

A year of clearing clutter and making space for what matters.

• Clips: Capturing before-and-after photo galleries, discovering a favorite old memory while cleaning, or the joy of seeing an organized photo library.
• Text Overlay: “2024 without a trending audio: clearing space for the memories that matter most.”

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23 December 2024

The “Hey, What Is Up, My Guy? – Grinch” trend

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The Grinch isn’t just stealing Christmas—this year, he’s also taking over TikTok!

A viral snippet from a Universal Orlando Grinch meet-and-greet features the Grinch greeting someone with a hilariously exaggerated, “Heeeey, what is up, my guy?” The quirky, awkward delivery struck a chord with TikTok users, inspiring a trend where creators share moments they’ve felt awkward, caught off guard, or hilariously busted.

How to Use This Trend

Jump into the trend by downloading the CapCut template and adding a static background that fits the joke you want to share. Export the video to TikTok with the trending audio, and include text overlay that matches a moment you were caught off guard or needed to play it cool. Post your video while Christmas content is still hot to maximize reach!

Examples of text overlays:

• Text Overlay: “Me when I join a Wizz chat with people I ghosted last week…”
  Background: A group chat screen with awkward typing dots or a “User is typing” notification.

For this trend, use this sound, and this CapCut Template.

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The “My Shayla” trend

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A heartfelt moment from actor Tyrese Gibson’s 2017 video about his daughter Shayla has transformed into a TikTok trend. The emotional audio clip, where Tyrese tearfully cries, “Oh my god, my Shayla,” has been repurposed by TikTok creators to humorously express over-the-top attachments to beloved objects, people, or memories. This dramatic line, paired with text overlays, turns nostalgia or obsession into comedic gold.

For example, some creators have used it to profess exaggerated love for items like their iPad or a long-lost work bestie. The universal appeal of Tyrese’s raw emotion makes this trend incredibly versatile for injecting humor into almost any scenario.

How to Use This Trend

Identify something or someone you’re hilariously attached to—whether it’s an object, a routine, or a nostalgic memory. Use the trending audio and create a dramatic video where you "cry out" for your version of Shayla. Add a text overlay that explains your obsession in a way that is short, witty, and relatable.

Some examples of text overlays:

• Text Overlay: "Me when I finally clear 5,000 photos from my camera roll."
  Visual: Someone swiping through photos and dramatically wiping a tear.
• Text Overlay: "When I hit 100,000 steps in one week for the first time."
  Visual: A leaderboard screen with exaggerated cheering and a person clutching their phone like it’s a trophy.

For this trend, use this sound.

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16 December 2024

The “What an Odd Thing to Say” trend

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Sometimes, a conversation leaves you scratching your head, wondering, Did they really just say that? That’s the spirit of this TikTok trend, which uses an audio clip from Alice in Wonderland (2010). The dialogue between Alice and Lady Ascot is the perfect foundation for calling out outdated, confusing, or downright baffling statements.

In the clip, Lady Ascot complains about gardeners planting white roses instead of red, and Alice offers a whimsical solution: “You could always paint the roses red.” Lady Ascot indignantly replies, “What an odd thing to say.” The humor of the trend lies in the absurdity of responses, making it a versatile format for highlighting frustrating societal norms, workplace struggles, or illogical advice.

How to Use This Trend

Think of a moment when someone said something absurd, shallow, or simply outdated. Use the trending audio and either lip-sync Lady Ascot’s lines or act out both parts with a text overlay that conveys the conversation.

Follow this structure:

• Me: “[Your logical statement]”
• Them: “[Their confusing or outdated response]”
• Me: “What an odd thing to say.”

Use this format to shed light on anything from personal anecdotes to broader cultural frustrations in a humorous way.

Some examples of text overlays:

• Me: “I made some great friends through Wizz!”
  Them: “You can’t meet real friends online.”
  Me: “What an odd thing to say.”
• Me: “Earning rewards motivates me to get more active.”
  Them: “Walking isn’t a real workout.”
  Me: “What an odd thing to say.”

For this trend, use this sound.

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The “Emma Roberts Meme” trend

Being a celebrity means being constantly in the spotlight, where even the smallest moments can become viral sensations. That’s exactly what happened to Emma Roberts during a quick interview at the Valentino AW23 fashion show. When asked about her guilty pleasures, her polite but slightly uncomfortable smile turned into a TikTok meme that everyone can relate to.

This trend is set to the emotional intro of Selena Gomez’s A Year Without Rain, capturing the universally awkward experience of putting on a brave face in cringe-worthy or embarrassing situations.

How to Use This Trend

Think of a moment when you had to “smile through the pain” of something awkward or mildly embarrassing—whether it’s from childhood, an awkward interaction, or just a relatable moment of everyday life. Pair your story with this trending sound and the viral Emma Roberts “awkward smile” meme template.

The key is in the text overlay: write a short, funny description of the moment that has you grinning through the awkwardness.

Examples of text overlays:

• Me smiling when my phone reminds me I still have 3,700 photos to clean out…
• POV: You explain how your daily walks earn you rewards, but they think you’re just counting steps for fun.
• POV: You’re explaining how you met your best friend on Wizz, and they say, 'Wait, you made friends online?

For this trend, use this sound.

9 December 2024

The “Time on a Random Day” Trend

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This TikTok trend is all about nostalgia and longing for moments of peace and happiness amid life’s hustle. Using the serene song Good Days by SZA (slow version), creators reflect on past vacations, special memories, or moments when time felt slower and more meaningful.

The format involves overlaying text with a timestamp, such as “[Time] on a random [weekday] [X amount of months ago],” to evoke a sense of wistful longing for that particular moment. It’s a beautifully simple way to contrast life’s grind with moments of magic or even humorously dull monotony.

How to Use This Trend

1. Search your phone for a video or photo of a standout memory—like a stunning vacation view, a professional milestone, or even an everyday funny moment.
2. Pair it with the audio Good Days (slow version) by SZA.
3. Add the timestamp in the format: "[Time] on a random [weekday] [X months/years ago]." You can keep it sentimental, inspiring, or even ironic.

Examples of text overlays:

• “4 pm on a random Wednesday last summer, realizing my daily steps just earned me a free coffee.”
  ‍(add a screenshot of your steps and the reward you won)
• “11 pm on a random Friday six months ago, finding someone on Wizz who loves the same obscure band as me.”
  ‍(overlay the text with a photo of you and your friend enjoying the music or at the concert)
• “10 am on a random Tuesday two weeks ago, finally deleting hundreds of duplicate selfies and freeing up storage.”
  ‍(add a screenshot of your empty photo gallery and the amount of storage you saved)

For this trend, use this sound.

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The “Pepe – Like a Prayer” Trend

TikTok creators are bringing relatable chaos to life with this hilarious two-slide photo carousel trend featuring Pepé the King Prawn, a Muppet famous for his frazzled expressions. The trend uses two slides: the first sets up a dramatic or shocking story, and the second features Pepé embodying exhaustion, disbelief, or “I can’t deal” energy.

Adding an extra layer of humor is the audio pairing: Like a Prayer (Choir Version) from Deadpool & Wolverine. Its angelic tones perfectly exaggerate the emotional drama of Pepé’s expression, making even mundane frustrations seem hilariously over-the-top.

How to Use This Trend

1. Pick a moment from your life or work that was chaotic, funny, or emotionally draining.
2. Upload Pepé’s iconic image twice in a TikTok carousel.
3. Add text to each slide:
   • Slide 1: Set up the story with an intriguing or relatable hook.
   • Slide 2: Pair Pepé’s frazzled expression with a punchline text.
4. Use the trending Like a Prayer (Choir Version) audio to add a dramatic, comedic edge to your story.

Some examples for text overlays:

• Slide 1: "When you realize you didn’t record your 20,000 steps yesterday…"
  Slide 2: Pepé captioned with: "Not like this.”
• Slide 1: "When you crush your step goal but forget to sync the app before the rewards reset…"
  Slide 2: Pepé captioned with: "I walked for nothing?"
• Slide 1: "POV: You just started vibing with someone on Wizz, and then your phone dies."
  Slide 2: Pepé captioned with: "Why today?"

For this trend, use this sound.

2 December 2024

The “No, I Can’t Laugh Yet” Trend

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The “No, I Can’t Laugh Yet” trend has roots in the anime Death Note (2007), where protagonist Light Yagami discovers a notebook that lets him end someone’s life by writing their name in it. In the iconic clip, Light giggles before quickly scolding himself, saying, “No, I can’t laugh yet; I’ve gotta hold it in,” because the plan he’s scheming hasn’t fully played out.

On TikTok, this sound is now used by creators to describe scenarios where they anticipate a satisfying conclusion but remind themselves not to celebrate too soon.

How to Use This Trend:

Film a lip-sync video using the first 6–7 seconds of the sound, excluding the final line of the audio. Choose a setting that matches your scenario and overlay text that humorously explains why you’re holding back your laughter. The trend works best when the situation involves anticipation or scheming.

Here are some examples you can use in your videos:

1. POV: You’re about to match with someone who looks just as obsessed with memes as you are.
2. Me when my new Wizz friend hasn’t realized how funny I am yet.
3. Me after realizing that my daily walkathon points are about to cover my coffee run tomorrow.

For this trend, use this sound.

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The “No Better Feeling (Horse)” Trend

Nelly Furtado's early 2000s hit I'm Like a Bird has become the anthem of a hilarious TikTok trend celebrating moments of ultimate freedom and joy. But instead of focusing on birds, the trend features galloping horses in all their majestic glory.

The formula is simple: epic images of horses running free, paired with text overlays that describe moments of pure happiness or relatable victories. Whether the experiences are universally joyful or humorously niche, the combination of imagery and soundtrack creates a playful, uplifting vibe that resonates with audiences.

To join the trend:

1. Pair the sound I'm Like a Bird with one or more dramatic, awe-inspiring horse images.
2. Add text overlays describing moments of triumph, joy, or humor that align with the energy of the galloping horses.
3. You can leave "that feeling when…" for your caption or hashtags instead of placing it directly on the images.

Examples of how to use the trend:

• When your Wizz match instantly gets your sense of humor.
• When SwipeWipe clears all the duplicates, and your gallery looks chef's kiss.
• Hitting 20,000 steps in one day and unlocking a reward.

For this trend, use this sound.

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