What is subtle foreshadowing? TikTok trend explained

As a seasoned TikToker with over a decade of experience in the digital world, I must say that the latest “subtle foreshadowing” trend has truly rejuvenated my spirit and tickled my funny bone! This creative editing style is like a breath of fresh air in the vast landscape of social media content.


Currently, the hottest craze sweeping TikTok involves a creative technique called “subtle hinting” that transforms ordinary fail clips into captivating, humorous epics.

The trend involves editing videos by splicing in short snippets of the video’s end throughout the clip, creating a sense of chaotic anticipation. This editing style adds humor as viewers catch glimpses of the final outcome before it fully unfolds.

One viral instance is the “subtle foreshadowing” remix of Brandon Farris’ 2019 video titled “EATING A ZEBRA TARANTULA!” The original video shows Farris unboxing a zebra tarantula, but later, he becomes startled and frightened upon encountering the spider.

In the revamped TikTok video with over 6.1 million views, fragments of Farris’s screams are interspersed. The random arrangement adds to the video’s humor, keeping viewers in suspense and entertained by his startled reactions throughout.

A common example can be found in a TikTok video by content creator John Michael (username johnmichaelsayshi), demonstrating a Boba tea beverage.

The original video ends with him spilling the tea after choking on it, but a user has now re-edited the clip to splice in the choking scene throughout, with more than 584,000 views. The seemingly random placement of these clips makes the final payoff all the more amusing.

As a viewer, I’m captivated by this unique video editing approach that tosses a delightful surprise into everyday material. It not only keeps me hooked but also makes the experience enjoyable and entertaining!

A TikTok user pointed out that it’s more amusing when the setup is so vague that you can’t fully grasp what’s going on, emphasizing that this missing context actually enhances the humor.

A different person joined the conversation saying: “Adding my thoughts about hint-laden TikTok,” and another one exclaimed: “I’m going to be undone by these subtly hinting videos on TikTok!

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2024-10-12 18:18