The Brief: The "No, I Don't Think You Understand, I'm Obsessed" Nicki Minaj TikTok trend is marked by creators poking fun at people's obsessions, typically involving odd fashion trends and strange internet fads.
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The “No, I Don’t Think You Understand, I’m Obsessed” Nicki Minaj TikTok trend consists of creators calling out others (and themselves) for their strange obsessions, ranging from a basic sense of style to odd internet trends. These videos are intended to be funny. Typically, they are marked by creators using TikTok’s green screen effect to showcase examples of what the obsession is.
These videos are performed to a viral clip of Nicki Minaj commenting on footage of her “Barbie Tingz” music video while on set.
#BarbieTingz BTS – pic.twitter.com/FSJgagbrOp
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) April 22, 2018
There are over 11,500 videos linked to the audio. One of the most popular takes is by @Radtheroach. His video mocked people who loved a specific photo of a feline in pink and purple sunglasses. The TikTok received over 215,000 likes and 719,000 views.
@raidtheroach this was everyone’s profile photo or screen saver in like 2012/2013 #fyp #foryou
@Fatraco0n’s video playfully joked at the signature striped-dress and scarf combo associated with millenial teachers. The TikTok garnered over 212,000 likes and 564,000 views.
@fatraco0n they kill it tho ib: @lil.tings
@Lma0josh’s TikTok made fun of teenage girls who became obsessed with Target cashier to overnight celebrity Alex From Target. The video amassed over 16,000 likes and 71,000 views.
@lma0josh remember when he went on ellen….
Other takes:
@balenciagapapa #greenscreen these were the moment
@jesusacevedox43 my niece has worn this exact same fit on Christmas😂#fyp #hispanic #relatable #mexicicanparty #thefit #jokes #funny #childhood #desmadre #tóxica
@lil.tings #fyp #greenscreen lol