Guide for Out-of-Touch Adults on Youth Culture: Understanding the Term "Hozier Scream"
Hopping into the minds of the younger generation this week feels like a whirlwind tour of eccentric trends and internet fads. It's a vibrant mix of TikTok crazes, ranging from monumental moments being memorialized with the "Hozier Scream" to the spinning vortex of meaningless chaos that is "juggtok."
The Hozier Scream: Peaks and Emotions
The "Hozier Scream" is the catchy term for an inspiring, awe-inspiring moment in TikTok videos. It's like the literary equivalent of that meme you absolutely can't unsee - "the barbaric yawp," for the literary enthusiasts out there.
The origin of this phenomenon lies in the song "Northern Attitude," a 2024 collaboration between Hozier and Noah Kahan. During the climax of the song, Hozier lets out a powerful, ear-catching note. This audio clip is now popular among TikTokers, appearing in their videos to emphasize significant events, such as marriages, graduations, and bear sightings (oh my!).
Juggtok: Confused, Rotting Brainz
"Juggtok" is just one of the mysterious, convoluted, and dense subcultures on TikTok. Originating from AAVE, "jugg" (or "juug") means to snatch quickly or steal, but it has taken on new and confounding life in the "juggtok" meme format. The absurd combination of slang words, acronyms, and random images creates a dizzying and meaningless experience. If I was forced to attempt an explanation, juggtok and its derivatives are intentionally incomprehensible and self-referential, designed to defy logic and sensibility.
Chubby Filter: A Shrinking Acceptance
The ongoing debate about body acceptance has taken an unexpected twist with the introduction of the "Chubby AI" filter on TikTok. This filter allows users to visualize what they'd look like if they, gasp, gained a few pounds. Unsurprisingly, responses have ranged from backlash to criticism of younger people's reluctance to accept overweight individuals, even when many young people themselves are overweight.
Chess.com: Rethinking the Bishop
A much dumber controversy erupted last week when chess.com posted the seemingly innocent question of whether they'd be renaming the bishop. Some users took this as a religious attack, leading to a wave of religious-themed comments. However, it became evident that chess.com was merely trolling, as the post was a recycled tweet from earlier about The Rook, and not a genuine renaming proposal.
Autonomous Driving: A Paradigm Shift
As technology advances and each day brings us closer to the future, self-driving cars are becoming more common. But will they be able to handle unconventional situations, like brick walls painted to look like the road? YouTube legend Mark Rober put this to the test by pitting two leading self-driving car technologies against obstacles like heavy rain, thick fog, and camouflaged barriers. The results were... concerning, suggesting that while computer-assisted driving is a good idea, the technology still has limitations and potential risks.
- TikTok's 'Hozier Scream' subculture signifies meaningful, emotional moments in videos, mirroring the power and impact of Hozier's music.
- Juggtok, a baffling TikTok subculture, defies logic and sensibility with its intentionally incomprehensible and self-referential memes.
- The debate about body acceptance has taken an interesting turn on TikTok with the controversial 'Chubby AI' filter, sparking discussions about societal expectations and self-image.
