17 TikTok Moments, From A Beyonce Surprise To Dancing Like It’s 1980
Stories written by the McClatchy Real Time News Team. AI-drafted summarization edited by Kathy Vetter, McClatchy News
“She’s my friend! I want to meet her,” the adorable little boy pleaded to his mother over pizza.
Screen grab from @beafabregas' TikTok video
TikTok trends and viral moments capture diverse user engagement, from heartwarming pet adoption stories to cultural phenomena to social issues. Clips, such as a momma cat sharing newborn kittens or Steve from Blue’s Clues reconnecting with fans, highlight the platform’s resonance with users.
These stories dive into 17 such videos, from mixing Sonic’s Dr Pepper with pickles to a “let them eat cake” moment after the Met Gala.
— The above summary was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. The stories grouped below were reported and written by McClatchy journalists.
No. 2: ‘Tell me what’s going on,’ Steve from Blue’s Clues says on TikTok — and fans get real
A character you might recognize from your childhood is checking in with fans on TikTok and creating a “full circle moment” for “grown up kids.” | Read More
No. 3: Kite surfer shocked when ocean creature leaps from waves. Australia video shows near-miss
When spending time on the ocean, it’s safe to assume the animals that call the sea home will stay in the water. This wasn’t the case for an Australian kite surfer. | Read More
No. 4: ‘Let them eat cake.’ Why people are blocking celebrities on TikTok after the Met Gala
People on TikTok are sending celebrities to the “digital guillotine.” Celebrities hit the red carpet for the 2024 Met Gala and shared their extravagant take on this year’s theme — “Garden of Time.” But instead of being praised for their looks, they’re being blocked. Everywhere. | Read More
No. 5: Who’s Sketch and why does he have everyone saying ‘What’s up brother?’ on TikTok
There’s a new trend that has people pointing at the sky and saying, “What’s up brother?” But the guy who’s responsible for the growing trend isn’t new to the limelight. | Read More
No. 9: TikTokers ask parents to dance like it’s the 1980s in new trend. See them bust a move
A popular trend has overtaken TikTok, and it’s filled the app with parents getting groovy to the 1984 track “Smalltown Boy” by the British pop band Bronski Beat. | Read More
No. 11: Wife a big hit on TikTok after making drinking game of husband’s Dallas Cowboys fandom
“Being a Cowboys fan is an emotional roller coaster.” Spinning around in NFL fandom doesn’t always paint a pretty picture, especially if you’re a die-hard, end-all, over-the-top passionate fan of one specific team. | Read More
No. 15: TikTok of boy calling Beyonce his friend goes viral — then he gets a surprise from her
There are only a few extremely lucky people in the world who are able to call superstar Beyonce their friend and actually mean it. And now, a toddler with a love for pizza , his mom, and the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer can be counted among them. | Read More
No. 16: Will Ferrell’s son reveals embarrassing prom night prank dad pulled with TikTok trend
If there is one universal dad trait, it’s knowing the best, most hilarious ways to embarrass their kids. And it doesn’t matter who your dad is. | Read More
No. 17: Chihuahua and postal worker capture the attention of millions with their daily routine
The Illinois partnership is “the greatest love story ever told on TikTok.” In the dead of winter, a tiny chihuahua darts out of a suburban home. Her run is the high-voltage gallop of purpose and thrill. | Read More
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which grouped and summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. This content was edited by journalists in our News division.
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