That One Sound From TikTok

A weekly dive into the origin of sounds on TikTok, from The Daily Dot. Join us weekly as we dive into the trending and viral noises you hear scrolling through the app — and the stories behind them. If you want to read this column before everyone else, sign up for the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter here.

TOS - 'Fancy Pants Rich McGee over here'

‘Fancy Pants Rich McGee over here’: The TikTok trend encouraging us to stop being snobby

It’s time for our first AI-generated TikTok sound trend.

On Jul 23, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

TOS - 'Nobody knows where they might end up'

‘Nobody knows where they might end up’: The ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ TikTok trend making us reconsider string theory

‘What are the odds?’

On Jul 14, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

Spectacular give me 14 of them right now

‘Spectacular give me 14 of them right now’: This husband’s reaction deserves 3 Michelin stars

Compliments to the chef.

On Jul 13, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

TOS - '44 that's me!'

’44, that’s me!’: TikTokers are revitalizing the legendary Ickey Shuffle

This nostalgic touchdown dance is taking over the app.

On Jul 11, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

Is somebody gonna match my freak?

‘Is somebody gonna match my freak?’: It’s not just the song of the summer— it’s a way of life

It doesn’t mean what you think it does.

On Jun 30, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

TOS - 'I think I'm in love with Sebastian'

‘I think I’m in love with Sebastian,’ also known as the soundtrack to bad decisions that comes from Harry Potter, explained

The things we do for love.

On Jun 28, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

Taylor Swift singing into mic with abstract background

‘You wouldn’t last an hour in the asylum where they raised me’: Swifties have taken over TikTok

The reigning queen of Western music finally takes over TikTok.

On Jun 19, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

Emma stone with abstract background

Dance like no one’s watching with this Emma Stone-inspired TikTok sound

We’re in our ‘La La Land’ era.

On Jun 13, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

TOS - What your gun sounds like

The ‘What your gun sounds like?’ TikTok trend, riling up teens across America, explained

‘This trend makes me miss high school.’

On Jun 10, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

TOS - Dirt man

The ‘Dirt Man’ TikTok song will be stuck in your head for weeks

No thoughts, head empty, just Dirt Man.

On Jun 4, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

TOS - native uncle

Infamous ‘Shooting Stars’ meme makes a triumphant return in this hyped-up remix

‘Shooting Stars is making a comeback and I’m here for it.’

On Jun 3, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

TOS - I'm looking for a man in finance

‘I’m looking for a man in finance’: The song of the summer’s here—and it’s not close

For all the girlies.

On May 27, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

When your card declines in therapy

‘When your card declines in therapy’: This ‘Adventure’ Time sound makes for sensational trauma dumping

‘Likely never getting over that one.’

On May 25, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

TOS - Brother ewww

‘Brother ew!’: TikTokers are shook in this grimace-worthy trend. Here are its controversial origins

‘What’s that? What’s that brother?’

On May 21, 2024 by Charlotte Colombo

sia music autism

5 weird songs that are suddenly everywhere thanks to TikTok

‘My dog is dressed more expensive than you.’

On May 20, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez