Social media is a wild ride, where some trends that seem perfectly normal to insiders might leave the rest of us scratching our heads. The internet is a strange place, and if you’re new to some of these trends, they might just blow your mind a little. From watching people shop live to oddly satisfying eating sounds, here are three social media trends that probably sound weird—until you get hooked.
Livestream Commerce: Shopping Meets Showbiz
Imagine this: You’re not browsing through boring product listings or scrolling through an endless feed of ads. Instead, you’re watching a live show where a host presents a product – or more. But it goes beyond simple presentations: they answer your questions and offer flash discounts that make you feel like you need to buy.
Right now.
That’s livestream commerce, and it’s blowing up, especially in Asia. Platforms like Taobao Live and TikTok have made livestream shopping a full-on spectacle. It’s not just about the products—it’s about entertainment. You can chat with the host, ask questions, and feel like part of a community, all while impulse buying with one click. It’s retail therapy with a side of instant gratification. Sure, it might sound weird if you’ve never experienced it, but once you’re in the hype, it’s hard to look at shopping the same way again.
Unboxing Videos: The Thrill of Watching Others Open Stuff
Let’s be honest: we all love getting packages. But how about watching other people open them? That’s where unboxing videos come in. They can be gadgets, makeup hauls, or rare collectibles.
Whichever the product, millions of people tune in to watch influencers and YouTubers rip open boxes and reveal what’s inside. It sounds odd at first, right? Watching someone else’s excitement instead of experiencing it yourself? But here’s the catch—it’s addictive.
Platforms like Hypedrop have taken this to another level with their mystery boxes. The idea behind Hypedrop unboxing is simple: buy a box, don’t know what’s inside, and film yourself opening it for the world to see. Sometimes it’s a killer pair of sneakers, other times it’s a random trinket—but that’s the beauty. It’s the suspense, the thrill, the “what if” that keeps viewers coming back. It’s a mix of curiosity and that universal love of surprises wrapped up in a neat little video package.
Cooking and Eating” Videos: Because Crunching Sounds Are Weirdly Relaxing
ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) videos are already a pretty niche corner of the internet. Cooking and eating ASMR takes it to a whole new level. Picture this: a video where the only thing you hear is someone biting into a crispy fried chicken or the soft sound of noodles being slurped. If this sounds bizarre to you, you’re not alone—but these videos have an enormous following.
There’s something oddly calming about watching someone prepare food in complete silence, and then dive into the meal with amplified eating sounds. For some, it’s like a gentle massage for the brain. For others, it’s a big “nope.” But if you’re an outsider to this trend, don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it. People tune in for relaxation, tingling sensations, and, sometimes, just to watch someone enjoy a really good meal in HD. It may sound weird, sure, but in the comforting kind of way.
What’s Your Take?
Social media trends can range from the mildly quirky to the downright bizarre, but that’s what makes them fun. Whether you’re in it for the hype of unboxing or ASMR eating videos, there’s something for everyone—no matter how strange it may seem at first glance.
Have you dived into any of these trends? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments—what social media trend do you find the weirdest, or maybe, the most unexpectedly entertaining?