The Brief: TikTokers are poking fun at the character updates that typically occur at the end of movies as part of the "Hopeful For Today" TikTok trend.
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TikTokers are poking fun at the character updates that typically occur at the end of movies as part of the “Hopeful For Today” TikTok trend. These videos are marked by creators freezing while in mid-motion and adding on-screen text to update the viewer on their life after the video. These videos are meant to be funny as TikTokers are sharing comical/unexpected updates performed to the optimistic and inspiring tune “Hope” by Twista featuring Faith Evans. There are over 210,000 videos linked to the audio on the app.
While the trend is growing in popularity in mid-April, it can be traced back to late 2020 and early 2021 when various Black TikTokers poked fun at the end of Black movies.
@deekaaytv I’m getting better at this lol 🔥🔥😂#fyp #viral #virginia #acting #blacklivesmatter #blackmovies #blm #lit #behopefull #twista #hope #follow
@dllee2x This how it be tho 😂🤦🏽♂️ #foryoupage #howblackmoviesend #viral #fyp #storytime #movie
This one pokes fun at creator @official_lightning’s driving skills.
@official_lightning Sorry Mom. #WidenTheScreen #lightningmcqueen #KaOUCH #greenscreenvideo #greenscreen
This one is for those who never quite make it to the gym.
@whysoserious510 Guilty as charged. #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #mcdonalds #lol #WidenTheScreen
Other takes:
@lil.pump3 😐
@cathyzzzz