The Brief: Perfect Couple TikTok memes typically see a creator learn the first letter of their soul mate's name followed a by a reaction from a celebrity whose name begins with the same letter.

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The “Perfect Couple” TikTok memes see creators using Instagram‘s “Perfect Couple” filter to determine the first letter of their destined lovers’ name. Typically, the creator shares a video of a celeb whose name begins with the same letter reacting to the news. Some videos imply the celeb is not up for the new relationship; others suggest the A-lister is ready to exchange “I do’s.” These videos are intended to be funny. They are performed to flora cash’s “You’re Somebody Else.” There are over 155,000 videos linked to the audio on TikTok.

Lyrics:

It’s not a race to the end
Well you look like yourself
But you’re somebody else
@Kiernanm91’s life-long partner’s name begins with an “R.” Ratatouille didn’t look too pleased to see the prediction. This video amassed over 19.1 million views and 4.8 million likes.
@kiernanm91The disrespect. ##greenscreenvideo ##fyp ##xyzbca ##foryoupage♬ SO MANY USED THIS SOUND OMG – vent.ttt

In @Prince.ricci’s video, the filter determined their lover’s name would begin with a “T.” A video of President Trump smiling and raising his eyebrows followed. The video garnered over 3.3 million views and 778,000 likes.
@Catherine_2194’s forever partner’s name is said to begin with an “H.” She turned her head to the side, as if to look at her soul mate. A video of Harry Styles looking in the opposite direction of her followed. The TikTok garnered over 2.9 million views and 638,000 likes.
@catherine_2194Don’t call me baby again πŸ˜‚ ##Harrystyles ##perfectcouple οΏΌ##onedirection♬ SO MANY USED THIS SOUND OMG – vent.ttt