#social-media-trends

#social-media-trends

When you open Instagram or TikTok, it feels like every new design trend is everywhere all at once. One month it's bouclé chairs, the next it's neon signs or checkerboard rugs. Algorithms push the same images on repeat, making it seem like these looks are timeless must-haves,

What's being referred to as "Shrekking" on social media may seem a little ogre the top. It's the practice of purposely dating down-meaning dating someone whom you consider below your standards-so that you can have the upper hand in the relationship. The belief is that the other person should be so grateful to have you and therefore will keep going extra miles to keep you happy.

Imagine this: You're interviewing for a new job, after having taken time out of work to travel and forget the stress induced by your former employer. As the interview progresses, the hiring manager naturally inquires what you've been up to since leaving your last role and your heart races as you search for the perfect response to justify the break.

It became the inescapable soundtrack of the summer: the uplifting melody of Jess Glynne's 2015 dance-pop hit "Hold My Hand," followed by a chirpy voice declaring that nothing beats a Jet2 holiday. Over the last few months, the British travel agency's advertisement has become a viral TikTok sound, serving as the ironic backdrop for millions of things-gone-terribly-wrong style disaster videos.

Ben Meiselas produces timely, engaging video content on current events, primarily targeting President Trump, utilizing an off-the-cuff style honed from his trial lawyer career.

The videos have big to-do-list energy; the satisfaction they offer is that of vicariously checking boxes. This reflects the need to be productive, penetrating even leisure time.

"Sydney Sweeney's recent participation in an American Eagle commercial sparked a bizarre controversy, connecting her brand partnerships to heated cultural debates and social media frenzy."

"To sign up for the 'dating safety' app, a woman is asked to submit a selfie and photo of her ID card as verification of her gender. About 13,000 of those submitted images were accessed in the hack."

"As Meghann says, women were born to wait in lines. They've had to wait for bathrooms and at grocery stores, but at our line, they're happy. They're making friends. They're cheering each other on."

Jet2's cheerful jingle, Jess Glynne's Hold My Hand, has become a viral sensation on TikTok, paired with humorous and chaotic holiday mishap footage, highlighting the less glamorous side of summer getaways.

In 2025, 18.8 percent of American adults reported being voluntarily celibate, with 21.8 percent being women and 15.1 percent men, indicating notable gender differences in celibacy rates.

Millennials describe the "Gen Z Stare" as blank expressions and vacant responses, often leading to misunderstandings in workplace interactions.

Red Lobster has launched affordable seafood boils as part of a turnaround effort after recently exiting bankruptcy, which has garnered significant buzz on social media.

Among the options users can choose from are a Tesla Bot for $20,000, a personalized satellite for $80 million, or the Mona Lisa at an estimated $869 million.

"Yearning is a little bit different from love in that it's more intense. It feels like you're constantly reaching for more. Like, you deeply care about a person and want them to know how much you care about them."

Search is undergoing its most radical transformation since Google became a verb, evolving into a generative system that anticipates needs and synthesizes answers.

The analysis reveals a significant shift in posting activity within the r/antiwork subreddit, particularly following key media events, indicating a direct correlation between media exposure and user engagement.

Excitement around the Moo Moo Cow was immediate after Nintendo revealed it was a playable character, and now that the racer is out, we can see the impact of its popularity in any given Mario Kart race.

"Dousing an unsuspecting dog with water is an appalling betrayal of their trust that undoubtedly leaves them confused and terrified." - Jason Baker, Peta.