The year 2020 perhaps has been the peak of social media as people were confined in their homes during the numerous lockdowns and quarantine periods and it is their only way to connect to the world. They use various social media platforms to communicate, kill boredom, and even reflect the current affairs in the society.
Aside from Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, one platform that rose to peak of popularity is the short video sharing platform TikTok. According to Oberlo, ByteDance's app already has over 800 million active users as of September while TikTok has already been downloaded for more than 1 billion times and is available in 75 languages across 155 countries.
TikTok has provided the best platform for various discourses in 2020. While it was used by medical professionals to dismiss coronavirus myths, it was also used for spread of conspiracy theories. It was used to mobilize the Black Lives Matter campaign, although others use it to publish digital blackface.
Some of the best TikToks of 2020
Regardless of the contents, Wired noted that TikTok has been very useful and entertaining. To celebrate TikTok, here are some of the best TikTok of 2020.
Whoa. Bullseye, @justinflom
With a couple of M&M's tubes on his hand, @justinflom launched a prank as one of the tubes has chocolates and the other has a hotdog inside. The victim must pour the content of the M&M's tube overhead, and the hotdog slid off the tube and straight to her mouth and shocked the victim. The prank was skillfully carried out it left us laughing so hard.
@justinflomWhoa. Bullseye ♬ original sound - JustinFlom
The Ugliest Bonsai, @jewslovetrees
As TikTok lets users show-off their passions, @jewslovetrees' execution of hyperbolic self-deprecation and emotionless delivery is so fun to watch. While bonsai lovers may enjoy making their dwarfed plant creations, it was not intended tomake fun of. Anyhow, the video is funny with no pun intended.
@jewslovetrees The ugliest bonsai. #fyp #jewish #plantsoftiktok #falldiy #bonsai #learnathome #treetok #treehive ♬ original sound - tobin.mitnick
Thank You, Mama, @greyandmama
The little boy repeatedly saying "Thank you, Mama" is not just cute, but also endearing to see. His chubby cheeks and his charm makes the whole content a really pleasing to watch.
@greyandmamathis life, this boy, on repeat, forever. #happymothersday #foodie #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #thankyou #toddler #toddlerlife #happy #family #blessed ♬ original sound - greyandmama
Everybody vs. Racists, @ns_king19
Trick Daddy's "Let's Go" is not really a protest song, but @ns_king19 used it to rally against oppression: the Black Lives Matter movement, the LGBTQ, the feminists, and other minority groups and causes. This video wraps them all within a 30 second-video.
@ns_king19 Everybody vs Racists #NS #fyp #foryourpage #black #supportblackcreators #viral #justice #blm #protest #foryou #racism #support #usa #pride #music #4u ♬ original sound - Ns_King19
Flamenco Ostriches, @kochs_corner
Millions of dance clips and challenges are uploaded in TikTok. However, @kochs_corner video is exceptional as it features a pair of ostriches, which were flapping their wings in flamenco. Surprisingy, the birds' footwork and rhythm is perfect for Gloria Estefan's Conga as background music.
@kochs_corner Still LOVE this every day! #ostrich #ostrichtiktok #dance #mypet #petsoftiktok #conga #congabeat #foryou #abcdef #like #share ♬ Conga - Party Songs for Kids
This Is My Impression of Summer 2020, @jtfirstman
One of the most popular TikTok users is Jordan Firstman as he creates great contents, and this includes the This Is My Impression of Summer 2020 clip. Firstman published this video while in the middle of a lockdown during summer and it made people realize that our lives not being able to go outdoors is not really bad after all.
@jtfirstman#fyp #foryoupage #forykurpage#comedy #tiktokcomedy #summer #quarantine #funny ♬ original sound - Tik Toker
If I Hear of Parties ... I Will Snitch, @chinforshort
The clip begins with a college student intently staring at the camera and giving a warning to anyone who would violate pandemic restrictions and throw a party. The other guy behind him just repeats all that @chinforshort was saying. However, things later get faster, more creative and lyrical.
@chinforshortIf I hear of parties...I will snitch ♬ original sound - My Name Is Chinyelu
The bottom line, @chinforshort does not want to study online, so he threatens to snitch other students who will be throwing parties to police and authorities.
About Y'all's Favorite "Statistics," @rynnstar
Meanwhile, while most TikTok are cheery, Erynn Chambers sang her original song about bad-faith arguments explaining why a racist policing system exists. Thousands have used the clip to duet, created horn remixes, and even pole danced using this music.
@rynnstarAbout y’alls favorite “statistics“ ♬ original sound - Rynn
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Written by CJ Robles
