The Brief:

In this meme made popular on the TikTok app, users create sounds and music utilizing everyday objects. 

Bluesquiggle
DEEP DIVE

In one of the latest viral TikTok trends, users show off their musicality by producing sounds with everyday objects. Such objects include straws, microwaves, and squeaky doors.

In most versions of this meme, users often try to recreate recognizable beats from existing songs. Popular examples include the opening notes of Usher’s “Yeah” and “Tricky” by RUN-DMC.

While some videos rely solely on the sounds created by the users, others also incorporate popular music clips from the song users are trying to recreate.

To date, the hashtag #AccidentalMusic has over 27 million views on TikTok.