TikTok’s #CatfishChallenge calls for creators to expose themselves as a catfish by sharing share a photo and video of themselves all dolled-up, followed by a video of them “right now.”
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TikTok’s #CatfishChallenge calls for creators to expose themselves as a catfish by sharing share a photo and video of themselves all dolled-up, followed by a video of them “right now.”
The “I Morphed My Face With The Twilight Cast” TikToks typically consist of creators using FaceApp to create a new Twilight cast. They also rate each character and detail their new character traits.
“Please, I Can’t Live Like This Anymore, Then Leave” TikToks are about creators and cartoon characters fleeing terrible or annoying situations.
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