The Trend Radar: 172M Views
1. The Saxophone Disaster
This sound is getting louder again.
We covered it back in April, when creators used it for situations slowly turning into a disaster.
The audio works for any moment where someone tries to stay normal, but the situation keeps getting worse.
How to use: start with a small problem, then escalate it step by step. The joke should build until the final moment feels unavoidable.
More examples at 47M and 33M views.
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2. Guess Our Zodiac Signs
Creators are turning zodiac signs into a comment game.
The format usually shows two people: friends, couples, siblings, or coworkers. Then viewers have to guess which sign belongs to each person based on their outfits, poses, expressions, or energy.
It works because people can participate immediately.
How to use: turn your audience into the judge. Give them two or more options, then let them debate which answer fits each person, product, habit, or personality.
More examples at 334K views.
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3. Photo Every Hour
This trend turns a normal day into a timeline.
Creators ask siblings, friends, or partners to send one photo every hour, then show the updates in order with timestamps.
Every photo adds a new comparison: different routines, different moods, different locations, different lives happening at the same time.
How to use: compare two people, two routines, two users, or two ways of doing the same thing.
More examples at 3.1M and 1.8M views.
See the full trend here.
4. The Edited Question Couple Trend
This is the next couple format to watch.
Creators ask their partner normal questions, record the answers, then replace the questions during editing.
The new prompts make the answers sound insulting or inappropriate. Viewers only see the edited version, which makes the reaction funnier and creates engagement.
How to use: good format for relationships apps; start with harmless answers, then change the context.
More examples at 2.7M views.
See the full trend here.
5. Life Is Boring, So I Pretend
This trend makes ordinary routines feel like a game.
Creators take something repetitive and pretend it belongs to a bigger scenario: a reality show, a competition, a mission, or a fake profession.
The hook is usually: “Life is so boring, so I pretend…”
How to use: reframe a boring task as something with stakes.
More examples at 8M and 5.4M views.
See the full trend here.
