The "Demetra Effect" is a trend centered around 17-year-old TikToker Demetra Dias, a young influencer who is very popular with Gen Z for her fashion style despite being relatively unknown in the broader social media spectrum.

Who is Demetra Dias?

Demetra Dias (@demetradias) is a teenage influencer on TikTok with over 2.8 million followers and nearly 205 million likes. The creator posts videos to show off her relatively simple, down-to-earth style, in the quintessential “girl next door” sense. She isn’t famous, and unless you’re a femme-presenting Gen Zer, it’s unlikely that you know who she is.

But even though Demetra isn’t a famous movie star or model, she has gained a massive following of rabid fans who want to buy everything she’s wearing in her fit videos.

@demetradias low rise jeans>> 👖👖everything is listed/linked in my LTK😚 #lowrisejeans #lowrisebaggyjeans #ultraminiuggs #jeancollection #motelrocksjeans #revicedenim #ediktedjeans ♬

What is the "Demetra Effect?"

The Demetra effect (or #DemetraEffect) is a term coined by the creators' fans hoping to emulate the TikToker’s style. There is even an Instagram fan account, @demetradiascloset, dedicated to looking up the pieces found in her wardrobe on her videos and social media posts. The Demetra Dias Closet account has over 72.4k followers.

It is interesting to note that a lot of what Demetra Dias wears is relatively simple jeans, pastels, and bold block colors. The key to her style is simplicity, which is a look that looks great on all different body sizes and shapes. In all, this makes her style extremely accessible to a wide range of people.

@demetradias some simple but cute outfits😚🎀 the outfit details are in my LTK 🫶 #outfitinspo #falloutfits #falloutfitinspo #sweateroutfits #simpleoutfits #brandyoutfits #brandysweatpants #motelrocksjeans #ultraminiuggs #adidascampus00s #whitefoxtshirt ♬ original sound - $

Demetra’s popularity has been noticed by brands, even if the vast majority of the internet hasn’t. Because her fans are clamoring to match the influencer’s style, brands like Aeropostale have worked with her for back-to-school sales of their new jeans.

“Finding a good pair of jeans before school starts again >>” Demetra wrote in the overlay of her Aeropostale ad video, where she is wearing their new low-rise jeans, black and white Adidas tennis shoes, a simple white fitted t-shirt, and a small black purse. The video has been viewed over 4.1 million times and has 587.7k likes and over 1.1k comments.

@demetradias i LOVE the wash of these💋💋 theyre from @Aeropostale 😚 #backtoschooloutfit #backtoschoolhaul #lowrisejeans #AeroForAll #ad ♬ original sound - xxtristanxo

The Demetra Effect across TikTok

The Demetra effect overall appears to be the inspiration she has over others’ style, to the point that the hashtag #demetraeffct has become a meme on TikTok.

After Demetra posted about buying a specific kind of Adidas, fans of her style went out and bought that exact style of Adidas for themselves.

When she posts about specific brands and “hauls,” folks in the comments want to know exactly where to go and what the names of the items are, which she is only too happy to share.

Folks on TikTok who follow her fashion style also try to imitate her classic twirling poses from her videos.

@livewith..jordan I actaully love @demetra #demetra #trendy #campus00 #skims #brandy ♬ original sound - song recommendations

Demetra also branches out to talk about beauty products and jewelry from time to time, taking care to name where things were purchased if she knows them.

@demetradias updated jewelry tour💓💓 gold jewelry makes me feel so put together i love it🤗 #goldjewelry #jewelrytour #jewelrytiktok #summerstyle ♬ original sound - demetra

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Hailey Welch, popularly known as "Hawk Tuah girl" attended Rock the South country music festival last weekend to hype up the next act, but her appearance seemed to confuse the audience more than stirring up excitement.

Hawk Tuah girl’s Rock the South appearance criticized as "awkward"

An announcer at the Rock the South music festival in Cullman, Alabama, last weekend called Welch onto the stage by her real name rather than her internet moniker. "Let's hear it for Warren Zeiders and Jelly Roll!" Welch shouted, attempting to excite an audience that responded largely with silence and muted stares.

@scubaryan_ tweeted a video of the awkward event on X.com, where it has garnered over 11.8 million views.

Reactions to Hawk Tuah girl’s Rock the South appearance

Many of the comments on Hawk Tuah girl’s appearance at Rock the South posited that her "15 minutes of fame" were over.

Hawk Tuah girl’s rise to viral fame

Welch became a viral sensation after video creators Tim & Dee TV stopped her and another woman for a street interview. When asked to name a “move in bed [that] makes a man go crazy every time" Welch replied: “Oh, you gotta give him that hawk tuah and spit on that thang.”

Hawk Tuah girl challenges…JoJo Siwa to a fight?

Shortly after her awkward appearance at Rock the South, Welch was seen at Karate Combat fight on July 25th, after she was invited by Asim Zaidi to attend the fight between Sam Alvey and Antonio Arroyo. 

Zaidi asked the 22-year-old who she would want to be pitted against in a match, and she wasted no time in telling him she would want to fight controversial queer pop singer JoJo Siwa.

The matchup isn’t as unlikely as folks would think, though, as Michelle Waterson-Gomez, the former #1 women’s Atomweight fighter in the world and former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion, offered to give Welch professional training for the hypothetical match if she committed to it.

Realistically, given Welch's fears of being kidnapped, it wouldn't be a bad idea for her to learn some basic fighting techniques even if she doesn't end up in a ring with Siwa.

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MrBeast’s friend and longtime collaborator, Ava Kris Tyson, has quit the popular YouTube channel after she was accused by other YouTubers of grooming and predatory online behavior towards minors. In a post shared on X, MrBeast wrote that he hired "an independent third party to conduct a thorough investigation” to look into Tyson's behavior and explained he is "disgusted and opposed to such unacceptable acts."

What is Ava Kris Tyson accused of?

Ava Kris Tyson is a long-time co-host and friend of popular YouTuber MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson. The 28-year-old has denied the allegations on X, writing "I never groomed anyone," but added that the pair had "mutually decided" it would be best for her to "permanently step away from all things MrBeast."

Both Ava and the alleged victim of grooming, Twitter user @LavaGS, have made public statements stating there was no wrongdoing in their interactions, although "edgy inappropriate jokes were said" in public Discord server channels.

“I would like to apologize for any of my past behavior or comments if it hurt or offended anyone. It was not my intent," Tyson wrote in a tweet. "Seeing recent events we’ve mutually decided it’s best I permanently step away from all things MrBeast and social media to focus on my family and mental health. I want to add, I never groomed anyone. The person who gets brought up in these accusations @LavaGS has vocally supported that they are false.”

She went on, “Having said that, I humbly apologise to anyone I have hurt with my unacceptable social media posts, past actions, and to those who may feel betrayed by how I used to act online.”

“To lump these two factors together to create a narrative that my behavior extended beyond bad edgy jokes is disgusting and did not happen,” Tyson said. “In past years, I have learned that my old humor is not acceptable. I cannot change who I was, but I can continue to work on myself.”

LavaGS, who is now 20, shared the following tweets on his account on X, urging followers and supporters to report the videos for falsely alleging that he had been a victim of grooming by Ava Kris Tyson when he was a preteen.

He added in numerous tweets that while she [Tyson] may have made some inappropriate jokes seven years ago, they never had private conversations outside of public forums where others could see their messages.

What did Mr Beast say about Ava Kris Tyson?

Ava Kris Tyson and MrBeast came to the mutual decision for her to step away from the brand after these allegations and consequent denials came to light, according to both of their social media posts. 

“Over the last few days, I’ve become aware of the serious allegations of Ava Tyson's behavior online and I am disgusted and opposed to such unacceptable acts,” MrBeast wrote.

“During that time, I have been focused on hiring an independent third party to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure I have all the facts. That said, I’ve seen enough online and taken immediate action to remove Ava from the company, my channel, and any association with MrBeast. I do not condone or support any of the inappropriate actions.”

“I will allow the independent investigators the necessary time to conduct a comprehensive investigation and will take any further actions based on their findings,” he concluded his tweet on the subject.

Ava revealed last year that she was a transgender woman and was undergoing gender-affirming therapy. She has not yet responded to MrBeast's response.

Reactions to the allegations against Ava Kris Tyson

Unsurprisingly, many of the reactions to the news of these allegations against Ava Kris Tyson are transphobic, but there are genuine responses to MrBeast's announcement, including from Lava himself.

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A Gallagher child is someone who grew up in what appeared to be a dysfunctional household. This phrase, which has become popular on TikTok and other social media platforms, is inspired by the family of the same name from the American TV show Shameless.

What does it mean to be a 'Gallagher child'?

As with many trends and memes, the phrase “Gallagher child” was born on social media, namely TikTok, where TikToker Rayne (@ettalovee) shared her realizations about her own life growing up. The phrase is largely used in a light-hearted, self-deprecating manner to talk about a family that is extremely dysfunctional, with TikTokers noting that it meant their friends’ parents didn’t want them coming to visit.

@ettalovee Been unlearning learned behavior for a min now😵‍💫😆😒 #gallagher#fypage#thursday#yt ♬ original sound - Rayne

The phrase comes from the 2011-2021 American TV show Shameless, which is an adaptation of the British TV show of the same name. The show is about an alcoholic deadbeat dad whose throngs of children are forced to raise themselves without his proper parenting. Their last name is, you guessed it, Gallagher.

While most refer to this as being a Gallagher child, some call it a Gallagher house or even a Roseanne house, in an even further throwback to the classic sitcom of the ‘90s of the eponymous title Roseanne, which also featured a rather dysfunctional family…one could argue that it is a popular, common trend of sitcoms.

Household and personality traits of Gallagher children

"Growing up, I never understood why my friends' parents would never let them come to my house," said TikToker Rayne (@ettalovee) in one video she posted about the subject. "We could always go do stuff and I could always go to their house but they could not come to my house. And then I grew up and realized it was 'cause I was a f-cking Gallagher."

People in the comments section resonated with Rayne’s sentiments, sharing their own experiences with having been Gallagher children while growing up, whether they realized it or not at the time.

One TikToker shared, “I was raise by a whole generation of Gallaghers! I think I was in 7th grade before I realized our houseplants weren’t normal houseplants, thanks to the DARE program! Everyone had those plants 🤷🏻‍♀️”

“See ... my mother thought all my friends were the Gallaghers. But it was us lol," said a third.

Other folks shared that while they weren’t from Gallagher houses themselves, they had friends who were, and they always loved going over to their houses because it gave them a chance to break free of the rigid structure of their own homes.

"The 'Gallagher' friends' houses were always the funnest. Especially if you came from a structured household. I never wanted to be home," wrote one TikToker.

Another person commented, "the Gallagher kids wanted to hang out at my house because it was peaceful and my parents would dote on them. sometimes they would fall asleep 🥺”

A third TikToker chimed in, “Gallagher house was fun to stay over cause we’d stay out but the dirty pillow and lack of breakfast always made me appreciate going home 👍”

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A TikToker who has been dubbed the “green dress and wedges girl” went viral after sharing unsolicited fashion advice for the younger generations based on her own clubbing experience.

Her advice fell flat for a couple of reasons, from her “I know I don’t look my age” comment to the block wedge heels she sported along with a bright lime green dress.

The original 'Green Dress Girl' TikTok video

The original 'Green Dress Girl' TikTok was posted by Rae Christine (@raechristine___) on July 15th, 2024 after a night of clubbing. Her video was filmed for the most part in the back of a cab, except for the end when she showed off a mirror view of her clubbing outfit and her friend shouted color commentary from the background.

The TikTok video has been viewed over 17.3 million times with a rather vitriolic comments section sporting over 68.8k comments.

“I don’t know what’s happening to club culture but the girlies are not wearing heels in the clubs anymore,” she said in her viral video. “Do we need to come out of retirement and teach the girls how to wear heels, or like what heels to shop for when going out to the club?”

“Part of the thrill of going to the club is dancing on the couch in your heels,” she added.

@raechristine___ Don’t get me wrong I believe in being comfortable but I don’t think the club is the place for that 😅😭😂 #lasvegas #fyp #nightlife #clubbing ♬ original sound - Rae Christine

Backlash against the 'Green Dress Girl'

One of the first things that people latched onto in the comments section of her video was the fact that @RaeChristine claimed she didn’t look her age (34, for those who are wondering.)

After this offhand remark, people took to the comments section and stitched her video with their opinions, which largely amounted to: honey, yes you do look your age (and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that!)

One commenter wrote, “I need people to stop thinking they don’t look their age. You look every bit of your age. You don’t look bad though ☺️!”,

“The randomly inserted ‘I know I don’t look my age’ is sending me 💀,” said one Gen Z TikToker based on the emote they used.

Other folks said they “ran straight to the comments” or even “FLEW DELTA TO THE COMMENTS.”

@hdtangerine #duet with @PGK TV Come Now Green Dress Lady #Stitch #greendressgirl #viralvibes #humor #fridayvibes ♬ original sound - PGK TV

Fashion advice falls flat

One of the major issues people had with green dress and wedges girl’s unsolicited fashion advice for how to dress at the club is that many people disagreed with what she considered to be club-appropriate attire.  

People roasted her in the comments for saying that she was wearing heels in the club and then wearing shoes that they considered “bingo night heels” and not stilettos.

“In 2010? 😂 I’d wear those to church ONLY. Leave gen z alone pls those heels deserve jail time.”

In one response video to @RaeChristine’s viral moment came from a woman who was all for giving others clubbing advice — but not with those heels.

“If you was gonna talk about these young girls wearing these heels in the club, honey you was supposed to show up and show out what it looks like. That’s not what you did,” Camelle (@a_camelle) said.

There are also plenty of folks defending 'green dress girl’s' viral video, many of them notably millennials who are too old and achy to wear stilettos all night or who enjoyed her fashion style.

@findingjen Unpopular opinion of the green dress and wedge girl #greendressgirl #millennial #millennialsoftiktok ♬ original sound - Jenny Ho

@RaeChristine's response to the viral TikTok

Acknowledging her newfound meme-dom on TikTok, 'Green Dress and Wedges Girl' posted an update to her TikTok account, explaining the context behind her video and the fact that she wasn’t trying to shame anyone for what they wore to the club.

@raechristine___ I’m still trying to wrap my mind around it all, but I do want to thank people who have sent supportive messages! #girlinthegreendress #greendress #greendressgirl #girlinthegreendress ♬ original sound - Rae Christine

In the end, wear what makes you happy and what you like, whether that be nine-inch stilettos, wedges, or Converse.

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The Paging Dr. Beat trend (also known as This trend but…) is a fashion TikTok trend where people show off their style and either something uncommon about their fashion sense or something completely mundane about it, all set to the sound of the Paging Dr. Beat song.

People following the trend follow the moves to the simple “Sturdy Dance - Ice Spice” emote from Roblox that was in the original video to use the Dr. Beat sound on TikTok.

History of the Paging Dr. Beat trend

The Paging Dr. Beat trend originated on @illtetotetoyou’s Kasane Teto-themed Roblox game recording account, where the OP had several of their Roblox characters dance to the Paging Dr. Beat song in a TikTok posted on June 12th, 2024. The video has over 6.5 million views.

The sound simmered for a while until mid-July, but then TikTokers have since taken the sound and made it their own, bringing the dance into the real world to show off their clothing style.

Paging Dr. Beat trend breakdown

The Paging Dr. Beat / This trend but… TikTok trend is relatively simple: TikTokers pick a fashion theme regarding their clothing style and showcase it. This can be anything from designing Disney princess dresses to alt-rock style to wanting to be perceived as a fairy that will entrap unsuspecting passersby and lure them into the woods.

@scarlettohair (And I have a favorite color) I could do so many of these but I thought this shade of green needed its moment Outfit 1- @creaturehabits Outfit 2 @Chotronette and @The Flora Mystica Outfit 3 @andrealeo_couture ♬ original sound - kasane teto

The most complicated part of this trend is all of the outfit changes, with some of the more complex ones making this short trend easily span hours to film.

The next thing that TikTokers need to include in their videos to follow this trend is the sound, Paging Dr. Beat, and follow the dance moves from the Roblox emote that @illtetotetoyou used in their original video that used the sound. Finally, they need to write, “This trend but…” and write what is unique about the fashion they are showing off in the video.

Examples of the Paging Dr. Beat trend

Popular costumer TikToker Asta Darling (@asta.darling) jumped on the trend showing off her Bridgerton-themed dresses.

TikToker @dresswithdani_ meanwhile posted her own take on the trend, writing in the overlay, "This trend but you're a corporate girlie," showing off several stylish corporate fashion looks.

Team USA Olympic athletes are even getting in on the trend. Evy Leibfarth, an American slalom canoeist, shared her Olympic Village 'fits on her TikTok account @evykayak.

@evykayak olympic village fits!! #teamusa #paris2024 #olympicvillage ♬ original sound - kasane teto

Other TikTokers couldn't get enough of the trend and posted multiple videos, like Alexandra Louise (@alexandra.louise).

@zaires.spooks this song has been stuck in my head all week so i obviously had to join in ✨ should i do disney halloween fits next 👀 #halloweenoutfits #halloween #halloweenlover #ootd #outfitideas #spookyseason #spookyoutfit #fall #halloweeniscoming #halloweenaesthetic #outfits #outfitinspo ♬ original sound - kasane teto

@cvazzana How did I do??? Wanted to try this trend☺️💞 #dressup #nyc #fancynancy #fyp #tiktokfashion #styleinspo #whattowear #maximalist #howtostyleclothes #maximalism #overdressed ♬ original sound - kasane teto

@di1araa.s

I don't have an opportunity to wear them 🥲💚

♬ original sound - kasane teto

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The golden snub-nosed monkey meme emerged from a 2021 viral video of a golden snub-nosed monkey accepting and eating handfuls of berries from a human. His adorable human-like interaction had sparked memes ranging from the “you’re so precious I can’t stand it” to the “monkey is gonna steal yo girl” variety.

The original video of the Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey eating berries

The original compilation video from April 9th, 2021 (and possibly, the entire GOLDEN MONKEY account) that the golden snub-nosed monkey meme came from has been deleted from YouTube after the video went viral, amassing well over 13,000 views within just four days of the internet picking it up. 

Luckily, netizens uploaded the clip of the adorably pudgy little monkey on a variety of websites before it disappeared from the internet for good...although, once again, many of the original accounts that made the monkey go viral have also been suspended from X and TikTok.

The clip in full was reuploaded to YouTube by @SoggyToothpicks69 on April 15th, 2021, and has racked up well over 7.4 million views.

In the video, the stout golden snub-nosed monkey looks up at the person recording the video with his dark, soulful eyes, reaching out one furry hand until he is handed some berries, which he promptly scarfs down with audible munches before reaching out his hand once more to demand more.

History of the golden snub-nosed monkey meme

While the tweets and various posts that went viral no longer remain, we can piece together some of the interactions related to this little monkey through a bit of internet sleuthing.

Twitter user @King_Hehehe replied to one of the original viral posts after noticing people fawning over the precious interaction, saying, “To those asking in the comments, this looks like a very well-fed golden snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana), indigenous to central China!”

Golden snub-nosed monkey meme sound

While the posturing and politely demanding expression on this golden snub-nosed monkey’s face make it a meme in its own right, you have to turn on the sound to hear the little man chomping away at the berries he’s been handed.

TikToker @mndiaye_97, known for the amusing ways he talks about various animals and the fascinating amount of research he does about them for each video, gave a deep-dive about the critters, amassing over 1.6 million views and 1.7k comments.

@mndiaye_97 #monkey#nature#learnontiktok ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

A parody TikTok account by someone who does a Snoop Dogg impersonation (@snoopexplains) shared the video of the golden snub-nosed monkey with a voiceover explaining what it is while also talking about how it looks eerily like a Star Wards creature, something that a lot of folks agreed with. The video ended up seeing 44.3k views.

@snoopexplains Snoop Explains -Golden Snub Nose Monkey #snoopexplains #OC #originalcontent #funny #animals #amazing #learn #Monkey #fypage #foryou #blackhistorymonth ♬ original sound - Snoop Explains

Another TikToker, @tootymcnooty, shared a set of 2D RPG-style “encounter” videos where the viewer “interacts” with the golden snub-nosed monkey, using the sound of the original video’s monkey munching on berries in the clip.

@tootymcnooty

Will you give Monke the Berry? 🦧

♬ Nen ten dawgs - Meepmurp

In the second clip, they created an alternate ending to the original video, where the viewer refuses to give more berries to the demanding primate, and in retaliation, it attacks.

@tootymcnooty

This is what happens when you don’t give the monke a beeey 🦧🚫🫐

♬ Nen ten dawgs - Meepmurp

Monkey memes and reactions

People couldn’t get enough of the golden snub-nosed monkey when he went viral, and understandably so. Below are some of the best and funniest reactions, drawings, and memes to the golden snub-nosed monkey.

Folks made references to a variety of media sources when they saw this chunky little man, from Star Wars to The Golden Compass.

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• Monkey getting a haircut proves anything can be a meme

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Pebbling refers to collecting little things, like memes or funny videos and photos, and sharing them with your romantic partner, someone you are interested in dating, or even just friends that you care about.

What is penguin pebbling?

Pebbling is a phenomenon that originally came from the Gentoo penguin in Antarctica. These particular penguins pebble to show their potential partner that they are interested in mating. Humans love this idea so much that they’ve taken on the term to mean “collecting and sharing little things with someone you are interested in so that you can build a bond,” according to Psychology Today.

This is a small gesture to show that you were thinking of the other person and thought they would like whatever it is you are showing or giving them, which can be as simple as a TikTok video or meme or a trinket you saw while you were walking around. It isn’t a grand gesture, but simply a sign of affection and showing without explicitly telling the other person, “I was thinking about you and care about you.”

The penguin pebbling trend is so popular that even the news is talking about it in various segments.

Penguin Pebbling examples

A lot of folks online send digital 'pebbles' to not just people they are interested in dating, but also friends they care about as a way to stay connected to one another, no matter how far apart you live (or even if you've never met IRL before!) 

@SilenceInPolish claims that her PhD research is a method of pebbling, though her advisor seems to largely disagree.

Pebbling is something that just gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling, and it’s understandable because it means you know that someone else thought enough about you in their day that they wanted to send or gift you something, no matter how small or seemingly inconsequential.

Folks who are learning the term are also choosing to pebble their loved ones more actively, like this woman’s husband who has actively started bringing her little snacks after he learned about the act.

Now this may be a situation of mixing up correlation vs causation, but it is noted pretty often online that pebbling is a form of neurodivergent love language. Those little dopamine hits of pebbling or getting pebbled in return are so special for someone who is neurodivergent.

However not everyone likes every form of pebbling, so it may be good to ask if the person you’re sending memes and video links to doesn’t like something you’re sending them.

Other forms can be sharing music, handwritten notes or tokens for them to find in their mailbox or desk, and even small acts of service that make their day a little bit easier.

Pebbling is something that doesn’t take up much time or money because it’s the simple nature of the thought that is most important.

Even celebrities pebble their friends, like actress Nicola Coughlan does to co-star Luke Newton from Bridgerton.

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‘Septum arms’ are the newest TikTok meme that came about from a misunderstanding on a recent TikTok video making fun of septum piercings; while the phrase doesn’t have any actual meaning, TikTokers have made it their mission to give it one…or several.

What are 'septum arms' on TikTok?

TikTok is one of those delightfully odd places where phrases take on new meaning, largely because folks who use the platform are forced to adapt their way of talking to avoid being banned from the app. Phrases like “unalived” for “killed” have wormed their way into everyday vernacular because of this algorithm issue. 

@kirkiimad

😓😓

♬ Originalton - marie‘

As fascinating as the shift in language is, sometimes TikTok comes up with some truly bizarre trends and memes that take on a life of their own. This is very much the case in the instance of ‘septum arms,’ a budding phenomenon that came about from a misunderstanding on a TikTok video about a woman’s arms where someone made a crude comment. That being said, no one discussing this new trend names the TikToker who started the conversation in the first place!

Overall, the consensus is that ‘septum arms’ as a phrase is nonsensical. It doesn’t mean anything, especially given the fact that the septum is a dividing wall or membrane, for things like your nostrils or heart. The arms don’t have any septums on them, so this is a classic case of a made-up phrase morphing into something else.

Speculation about the meaning of ‘septum arms’ on TikTok

Even though we know that the ‘septum arms’ TikTok trend doesn’t actually mean anything, people on the social media app are all trying to come up with a consensus on what it could mean, with a few possibilities taking the charge.

Some people are suggesting that it means that the person’s arms are larger above the elbow than below.

Other people say that it’s the squish that comes from the arm when you lie down.

@thegr8pretender #stitch with @nuumuhuupi hey! I like your pink bedding! 😂🥰🩷 #septumarms ♬ Originalton - marie‘

There are still others who simply define it as “chubby arms.”

And those who say that the origin of the term is more complex than that, say that it relates to self-harm scars on people’s arms.

TikTokers are turning the ‘septum arms’ trend into a body positivity movement

Given that there are a significant number of TikTokers deciding that the ‘septum arms’ trend means bigger arms, a lot of femme TikTokers have decided to claim the term for themselves and spread positivity to their followers and FYPs.

TikToker Emma (@ehalst) shared a video of her looking very cute in a flowy blouse, writing in the caption, “your arms are adorable and so are mine<3” While this post is a couple years old, it has drawn a lot of comments in the past day with people asking about 'septum arms' in the comments section.

@ehalst your arms are adorable and so are mine&lt3 #redhair #septum #midsize #arms #normalize #makeup #inspo #trending ♬ original sound - speedxsoundzxz

This post has a lot of people in the comments saying how seeing their arms on someone else boosted their confidence.

Another user, Megs (@themeganrhiann), did a fit check on her TikTok account and said in the overlay of her video, “after finding out what ‘septum arms’ are I am no longer wearing this jacket today” as she shows off her beautiful pink maxi dress. The aforementioned white jacket is pulled down to her elbows as she poses for the camera and puts on sunglasses.

@themeganrhiann they're just coming fast with these new terms 🙄 #plussize #plussizedress #fyp #plussizefashion #septumarms ♬ original sound - 𝒜

More TikTok trends:

• That viral ‘Gen Z boss in a mini’ video is peak corporate cringe
• White tube top girl’s viral TikTok dance turns her into a meme
• The blue sweatpants girl who nailed the TikTok Tyla dance
• Who is the ‘spit on that thing’ (hawk tuah) girl?

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The ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl revealed in an interview that she is so afraid of being kidnapped that she has hired security guards to protect her when she leaves the house.

Fifteen minutes of fame aren’t all they’re cracked up to be, as Hailey Welch, now dubbed the ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl, has discovered. Her rise to internet stardom came from a Nashville street interview where she went viral for giving out sex tips.

In an interview with KIIS FM’s The Kyle and Jackie O Show, she revealed to listeners that things are a lot harder for her now than before she went viral.

The 23-year-old shared with the radio hosts that while she wasn’t fired from her fictional pre-school job like one satirical Facebook group purported, it isn’t easy for her to do something as simple as walking out the front door anymore, as she’s afraid of what people will do, down to even kidnapping fears.

She said, “I’m paranoid of getting kidnapped or something. I’m very paranoid about that. And I’m little, too, so I can’t really defend myself with big people or nothing like that.”

Origins of the ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl

The ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl rose to viral stardom after Tim & Dee TV stopped her and a friend on the street for a street interview, a style of interview where folks, often social media content creators these days, will ask random and weird questions of people going about their days on the street. In the case of Tim & Dee TV, the interviewer chose to ask rather NSFW questions.

He asked her to name a “move in bed [that] makes a man go crazy every time?”

“Oh, you gotta give him that hawk tuah and spit on that thang,” she told them, and her viral video was born.

‘Hawk Tuah’ girl says she is constantly faced with sexual harassment

The ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl revealed that even something like going out to the store is a fraught situation for her, as men proposition her and sexualize her to her face.

Welch told the story of one such incident on the radio show, saying, “I had a guy come up to me in Walmart a few weeks ago, and he was like, ‘I know you.’ And I said, ‘No you don’t,’ and he like, ‘Yeah I do, I know you.’”

“And I was like, ‘Oh no, you don’t,’ and I got my bag and went to walk away, and he’s like, ‘I know you, Mrs Hawk.’”

The in-person harassment is nothing compared to the amount she faces online, where one fan offered to pay $600 for her spit in a jar, and another asked for photos of her toes, of all things.

“So, the guy that does my hats, he got offered $600 three days ago for me to spit in a jar and sell it. That is revolting! That is just disgusting, is it not?” Welch said in her radio interview.

There are always those thow cling to any kind of fame, and Welch said there are plenty of people who pretend to be her online as well.

She said, “It’s kind of creepy seeing your face on another account that don’t belong to you.”

Hopefully, the viral stardom will die down and Hailey will be able to walk around safe from harassment again soon.

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