DEEP DIVE

Here are the best TikTok trends, dances, memes, and challenges to try in May 2020 based on what took off (and what you might have missed) in the previous month. While May will surely bring new audio clips, hashtags, and video styles, these are the April 2020 trends we’ve deemed most likely to stick around. So gear up, turn on your TikTok lights, and start recording!

Savage Parody Remixes

Megan Thee Stallion’s #SavageChallenge was a huge hit, inspiring dozens of parody remixes, most notably the “Carole Baskin killed her husband” video. Write your own parody about something as random as cabbage or your job and bust out your “Savage” dance moves to hop on this trend!

@calebjaxinCAROL BASKIN ##fyp ##foryoupage ##savage ##tigerking ##quarantine ##carolbaskin♬ Savage Tiger King Edition – calebjaxin

How’s My Form

Choose someone to poke fun of and get creative with your phone’s photo editing features for the #HowsMyForm meme trend.

@mattiapolibio♬ ceo of underrated audios – jadenhasnoclout

Sticky Challenge

Launched in late April, Keke Palmer’s #StickyChallenge is the perfect dance to include in your next TikTok.

@kekepalmer##StickyChallenge♬ Sticky – Keke Palmer

Freeze Frame

Create a video where you appear to be sitting, standing, or twerking in your own hand with TikTok’s Freeze Frame effect.

@_madmackI gotta credit @chloetalia for the inspiration here. Using this song, genius 😭💀 ##fyp ##foryoupage ##peterpan ##tinkerbell♬ Theme from “Twilight (Bella’s Lullaby)” – Movie Sounds Unlimited

Leaving My Body

This trend combines sarcasm, special effects, and the theme song from True Jackson VP for endless meme variations.

@natalieeabworked like a charm ##foryou ##fyp ##quarantine♬ True Jackson VP theme – youalreadyknowbb

#TikTokDIY

New and creative DIY’s will always be popular and as COVID-19 lockdowns mean many people are cooped up inside, it’s a great time to try a new hobby or craft.

@momoneymorrowPainting my key fob buttons! 🥰 ##fyp ##foryoupagepls ##diyproject♬ Shibuya Feat. Frank Ocean by L.Dre – sijesns

Cursed Photos

Show off your worst “cursed” photos: selfies or other pictures of you that are unflattering, weird, or goofy in the #CursedPhotos challenge.

@therealgoggleboyjust call me khaleesi of cursed photos ##greenscreen ##fyp ##goggleboy ##progamer ##cursedphotos♬ Rhythm thief but cursed – .hacky

Honorable mentions

If you liked Dalgona coffee, you’ll love whipped Nutella. Show off your moves with the  Toosie Slide. Hop onto anything Jason Derulo is doing. And, keep making wholesome and hilarious quarantine content on TikTok throughout May 2020 and for as long as lockdown lasts.