The Brief: #Boredinthehouse on TikTok is a new hashtag circulating online as a result of people quarantining themselves and not knowing exactly what to do next.

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As a result of widespread quarantines, people are trying to figure out new ways to combat boredom. So, people are taking their creativity to TikTok in order to entertain themselves for the time being.

#Boredinthehouse has accumulated nearly 50 million views on TikTok, the hashtag is in regards to building an online community for people who are suffering from the same lackluster feelings of mundanity and little motivation. Now, people are circulating recorded videos of their daily activities whether they be completely useless or have the purpose to amuse others or make themselves laugh.

All or most of the TikToks with the #Boredinthehouse are associated with the TikTok original anthem – “Bored in The House” by @Curtistoofunny.

@curtisroachYou ever be bored at the house bored?πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ ##checkthisout ##bored ##fyp ##foryou ##xycba ##rap ##viral♬ Bored In The House – curtisroach

Other Examples of #Boredinthehouse in action:

@fairhopeherpsSo bored I tried transitions πŸ‘πŸΌ##margothebeardie ##beardeddragon ##beardeddragon ##covid19 ##boredinthehouse ‼️ follow us on Insta ‼️♬ Bored In The House – curtisroach

@angelennericeWe’ve officially lost it! ##momsoftiktok ##boredinthehouse ##MoodBoost ##broom ##foryoupage ##gamingszn ##thisismyfamily ##bandcamp @grettyoficial ##xyzbca♬ sonido original – grettyoficial

@derekhough##bored ##boredinthehouse ##dog ##home ##quarentine♬ original sound – tylerjcameron3

@alyssa_milanoBored in the house. Bored. ##boredathome ##boredinthehouse♬ Bored In The House – curtisroach

@kelly_boveWho else is bored? πŸ˜† ##boredinthehouse ##covid19 ##fyp ##dog ##tiktokdogs ##foryoupage♬ Bored In The House – curtisroach

@joshkillackyWe’re bored @jakedeanda ##foryou ##fyp ##boredinthehouse♬ Bored In The House – curtisroach

@laura88leeBored in the house. Bored. 😐 ##boredathome ##foryou ##boredinthehouse stay safe ILY. πŸ€β™¬ Bored In The House – curtisroach

@hanagiraldoWho else is BORED w @kylemassey 😐! Hope this makes you laugh ##Fyp ##foryou ##coronavirus ##boredinthehouse ##wishmeluck β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’œβ™¬ Bored In The House – curtisroach

@iconiccpinkkQuarantine got us like ##quarantine ##boredinthehouse ##dueticon♬ Bored In The House – curtisroach