The Top Social Media Trends You Need to Know About

Discover the latest trends and challenges taking over TikTok

Co-authored by Bailey Cho Reviewed by Candace Gasper

Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Fact Checked

Curious about the hottest social media trends and challenges that are taking over your feed? Check out our weekly round-up of trending articles covering viral TikTok challenges, pop culture news, and more. We’ll also provide a quick overview of upcoming trends you need to know at the end of the article!

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“Am I Chopped?” Quiz

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Being “chopped” means you’re unattractive or undesirable, and it’s the latest slang word taking over the internet. To find out if you’re “chopped,” just answer a few quick questions in our Am I Chopped? Quiz!

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“Don't Turn Left at the Crossroads” Minecraft Horror Story

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Curious about the Minecraft horror story taking over the internet? We’ll explain everything you need to know about “Don’t Turn Left at the Crossroads,” from the Minecraft ARG, “Searching For a World That Doesn’t Exist,” including what it means and why it’s so scary!

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Lying Game Challenge

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The Lying Game Challenge involves couples trying to guess if someone is lying about having a hidden object. We’ll teach you how to play this TikTok viral guessing game with your friend, family member, or partner, plus offer tips on how to win!

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“Am I Elphaba or Glinda?” Quiz

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Curious if you’re more Elphaba or Glinda? Just answer a few quick questions in our Am I Elphaba or Glinda? Quiz to discover which of the two iconic witches from Wicked fits your personality best.

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“Which Attack On Titan Character Am I?” Quiz

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Ever wondered which member of the Scout Regiment you are? Take our Which Attack On Titan Character Am I? Quiz to find out if you’re a bold and earnest fighter like Eren, a ruthless and cunning leader like Levi, or someone else!

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Upcoming Trends

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New trends and challenges are constantly popping up online. Things move fast on the internet, especially on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. If you want to be in the know, check out the following articles for upcoming trends, challenges, and more:
- What Holiday Is on Your Birthday?: Just plug in your birthday into our generator to find out which official, unique celebration is your holiday twin!
- What Song Matches Your Life Right Now?: Answer a few quick questions to see which song captures your current vibe. We promise it’ll make you feel like the main character!
- “Woman Calling Churches” Explained: This TikTok social experiment involves a creator calling U.S. churches to see if they’ll give her formula for her (fictional) baby. We’ll cover the results of her experiment and why it’s gone viral!
- “The Girl in the Bubble” Meaning: Recorded by Ariana Grande, “The Girl in the Bubble” is one of 2 brand-new songs in Wicked: For Good. We’ll cover everything you need to know about the song, including what it’ll likely be about and what the cast has revealed so far.
- “The White Rabbit” Trend: We’re providing a breakdown of this viral TikTok trend, which involves people posting videos of themselves in happier times, before the “rabbit” got them. It’s a reference to the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, who represents time running out.