The Trial That Ruined TikTok

While TikTok’s “For You” page is designed to get inside users’
heads—and only show them videos about their niche interests—certain
trends and sounds on the app can become too big to avoid. On this
week’s episode, Madison and guest host Moises Mendes II break down
the disturbing ubiquity of TikToks making fun of the Depp v. Heard
defamation trial. Then, they offer insight into the app’s newest
dance craze and our strongest contender for 2022 song of the
summer, Lizzo’s “About Damn Time.” Finally, they trace the origins
of TikTok’s strangest earworm, the “Jiggle Jiggle” rap. Podcast
production by Madeline Ducharme and Derek John. Support ICYMI and
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