{"id":17256,"date":"2022-07-16T12:16:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T12:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=17256"},"modified":"2022-07-16T12:16:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T12:16:03","slug":"what-the-hell-is-this-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-the-hell-is-this-tiktok","title":{"rendered":"What the Hell is This TikTok?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1e27efaf300\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1e27efaf300\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1e27efaf300\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-the-hell-is-this-tiktok\/#What_the_Hell_is_This_TikTok\" title=\"What the Hell is This TikTok?\">What the Hell is This TikTok?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-the-hell-is-this-tiktok\/#Its_a_social_media_platform\" title=\"It&#8217;s a social media platform\">It&#8217;s a social media platform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-the-hell-is-this-tiktok\/#Its_popular_with_celebs\" title=\"It&#8217;s popular with celebs\">It&#8217;s popular with celebs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-the-hell-is-this-tiktok\/#Its_a_distraction\" title=\"It&#8217;s a distraction\">It&#8217;s a distraction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Hell_is_This_TikTok\"><\/span>What the Hell is This TikTok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&#8220;What the hell tiktok&#8221; is a viral video about a toddler who learns the curse word. The TikTok was first published on December 2020 by the user @brookgafford, and it has since gained millions of likes. It is a social media app that has become extremely popular among celebrities. But, it&#8217;s not all that it&#8217;s made out to be. If you&#8217;re wondering what the heck this TikTok is about, read on for more information.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_a_social_media_platform\"><\/span>It&#8217;s a social media platform<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many benefits of Instagram for brands. The site has more than 500 million active users, and brands can leverage its visual content to reach a broad audience. Brands can share product information, workout routines, or home decor. Those interested in ecommerce can use the site to spread information and promote their business. While some social media platforms have restrictions on certain content, Instagram is a great place to advertise a product or service.<\/p>\n<p>For businesses, using social media is a cost-effective way to reach a broader audience. For example, Sephora is a popular platform for beauty and cosmetics. The site offers product photos and short videos, and its Instagram accounts feature up to 10 categories. Pinterest, meanwhile, has 444 million active users and is gaining popularity fast. Statista estimates that Q1 2021 will mark the breaking point for the site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_popular_with_celebs\"><\/span>It&#8217;s popular with celebs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While many celebrities have been known to post their own content on social media, some have chosen to use the video-sharing app TikTok for public relations purposes. These stars may post videos that contain their dancing or lip-sync to songs or random videos. However, it is important to note that not every celeb has a large following. This is why the platform relies heavily on an algorithm to display relevant content.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Will Smith has been a popular celebrity on TikTok since he created his account. However, he was briefly downgraded to fifth place in April when he slapped comedian Chris Rock in a video at the 2022 Oscars. The video, however, went viral and Will Smith&#8217;s image and reputation soared. Meanwhile, Addison Rae is almost as synonymous with TikTok fame as Charli D&#8217;Amelio. She has gained a large YouTube following off of her TikTok success.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_a_distraction\"><\/span>It&#8217;s a distraction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you start spouting off about the viral popularity of TikTok, it&#8217;s important to understand the app&#8217;s basics. Basically, TikTok is a video-sharing app where users can record 15-second clips and share them with their friends and followers. The videos are composed of various elements, including the user&#8217;s own video and free music and sound effects. The videos can be edited in several ways, including adding face filters, visual filters, and augmented reality effects. The videos can be slowed down or sped up, as well as be shared in a timeline.<\/p>\n<p>Videos on TikTok are usually first-person narratives and are extremely personal. They can be created on a smartphone, and are often shocking, emotional, or even sexual in nature. Some users even steal printers and bathroom stall doors. However, the trend for sharing a video has its drawbacks. 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