The Brief: TikTokers are identifying their preferences when it comes to significant others as part of the "It's Tricky" (This Or That) trend.
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The “It’s Tricky” (This Or That) TikTok trend calls for creators to choose between different physical attributes when it comes to significant others. Occasionally, creators will also choose between categories of food, beverages, stores, and even electronics. The topics are identified by on-screen text. Typically, each person moves to the side of the screen that corresponds with their preference.
The trend began growing in popularity in mid-November. This trend is performed to RUN-D.M.C.’s “It’s Tricky.” There are over 593,000 videos linked to the audio.
This speech is my recital, I think it’s very vital
To rock (a rhyme), that’s right (on time)
“It’s Tricky” is the title, here we go…[Chorus]
It’s Tricky to rock a rhyme, to rock a rhyme that’s right on time
It’s Tricky… it’s Tricky (Tricky) Tricky (Tricky)
It’s Tricky to rock a rhyme, to rock a rhyme that’s right on time
It’s Tricky… Tr-tr-tr-tricky (Tricky) Trrrrrrrrrrricky
One of the most popular videos is by @Caitlynisabella. It featured her and a friend joking around as they shared their preferences pertaining to different types of men. The video received over 2.9 million likes.
@caitlynisabella @madiibuu and i have immaculate taste in men #WeekendVibes #JustDanceMoves #JingleJangleWithMe
This take from popular family account @Mr_mrs_wash saw family members dance their way over to their favorite things. It garnered over 2.4 million likes.
@mr_mrs_wash Decisions, decisions, decisions. #washfamily8 #fyp #vs #HolidaysOurWay #meagainsttheworld 
Creator @Turntfifi’s video saw her and a friend indicate their preferences when it comes to smoking.
@turntfifi 🍃🍃 edition ‼️@hadisalilsad #itstricky #fyp stoner #420
Other takes:
@amyan5 who can you relate to the most? @rachellljungg @dabinyeo #fyp #korean #asian #WeekendVibes
@brookemonk_ I love this trend #JUSTDANCEMOVES#RoomTour