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What’s Trending on TikTok this month - August 2024

09 August 2024

August has arrived, and TikTok is alive with new trends that are capturing the attention of users worldwide. Whether you're a veteran creator or a casual viewer, there's plenty of exciting content to explore. Let’s take a look at what’s trending on the platform this month!

Warped Fingers Trend

This month, TikTok users can’t seem to get enough of the 'Warped Fingers’ trend. It’s a new viral sensation that’s taking over For You Pages everywhere. This trend combines humour, creativity, and a dash of relatability, making it a hit among users across the platform. The trend is a unique blend of visual effects, a catchy sound, and text overlays that users are utilising to share their instant "no" moments. This trend encourages the audience to get involved in the conversation within the comment section, boosting user engagement. 

Check out our take on this trend over on our TikTok

Forever Young 

The ‘Forever Young’ trend invites users to reflect on their transformation over the years. The trend involves using a clip of yourself as a teenager with a current one, accompanied by a text overlay that reads "losing my teenage features." This nostalgic trend allows creators to visually showcase how they've changed over time, both in appearance and life experience, making it a powerful way to connect with audiences.

Give me the money prank

A new prank-style trend called ‘Give me the money’  is making the rounds on the app and it's all about catching your friends off guard in the funniest way possible. The prank involves gathering a group of friends and taking turns saying "give me my money," followed by a synchronised and excited clap. However, the twist comes when you intentionally skip the clap for the person you're pranking, leaving them hanging and capturing their confused or surprised reaction on camera. This playful and lighthearted trend is quickly gaining popularity as users share the priceless reactions of their unsuspecting friends, making it a fun way to engage with your audience and spread some laughs.

I’m a B*tch with a Backstory

Meet the ‘I’m a B*tch with a Backstory’ trend—a lively, humorous lip-syncing idea that adds a fun and relatable twist to your content. This trend isn’t just entertaining; it offers a versatile way for both creators and brands to engage with their audience in a humorous way. Similar to the  'Warped Finger’ trend above it also allows the audience to get involved and have conversations within the comments section, building engagements. 

Dive into these trends and see how you can put your own spin on them. Whether you’re looking to entertain, connect, or simply enjoy the creativity of others, TikTok’s August trends offer something for everyone. 

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