Insider tells the global tech, finance, markets, media, healthcare, and strategy stories you want to know.
, have a new TikTok obsession that is making them even more so.
Multiscreen videos, dubbed"sludge content," have been sweeping the platform. Creators make them by cropping together at least two unrelated clips. The result is disorienting, but some users can't get enough.However, not everyone agrees the videos are soothing. Some argue the new trend is irritating. Commenting on anSeveral creators on the platform are mocking the trend for being Gen Z-specific.
Meme videos shared on the platform show people trying to retain younger people's attention by holding screens showing the"Subway Surfers" game. One, which is captioned,"When you're pitching and start losing the Gen Z crowd," shows a man holding a laptop screen featuring the game playing while he presents.
As well as"Subway Surfers," common clips used in sludge videos include screen recordings of various smartphone games and the TV show"Family Guy.". TikTok's algorithm appears to prioritize videos that have a longer retention time, meaning the longer a video is watched the more overall views it is likely to get.Others just put the new trend down to mindless escapism.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Mark Ruffalo Celebrates Avengers: Infinity War's 5th Anniversary With The Perfect TikTok Video TrendMark Ruffalo uses the perfect viral TikTok video trend to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Joe and Anthony Russo's Avengers: Infinity War.
Baca lebih lajut »
Gen Z is taking over America's top college citiesInsider tells the global tech, finance, markets, media, healthcare, and strategy stories you want to know.
Baca lebih lajut »
Gen Z feel strongly about calling people 'guys' at workMore than 50 percent of young adults believe it's not OK to refer to males and females as 'guys,' according to exclusive research for Newsweek.
Baca lebih lajut »
Gen Z fast-food habits: how they differ from previous generationsGen Z eats fast food like no other generation. From a love for spicy food to visiting restaurants in big groups, these are 6 traits that define their dining habits.
Baca lebih lajut »
With marijuana legalized, plain old cigarettes are Gen Z taboo of choiceWith marijuana now legal in New York City, plain old tobacco seems to be the new taboo — and retro in a way that’s appealing to a younger generation already embracing vinyl LPs, vintage cloth…
Baca lebih lajut »
Gen Z Does Prom Totally Different Than You Remember It'For a generation that doesn't care about norms, their version of prom sure looks like an over-the-top dating show.'
Baca lebih lajut »