2021 was the year of TikTok. If your eyes weren’t glued to the video-sharing social media platform, you’ve been doing something wrong. Everyone who is anyone is addicted to these short glimpses into the ingenuity, hilarity, and stupidity of the human race.
There were so many viral videos on TikTok over the past 12 months, it’s hard to keep track of them all. But we reviewed the most outrageous, buzz-worthy trends from 2021 and gathered them all for a jaw-dropping year-in-review. From questionable grooming routines to eating challenges to dangerous stunts, people went all out in an attempt to nab short-lived internet fame.
Watch these videos, but please, don’t try these things at home.
Cover Photo: TikTok
Rose Quartz Foreskin Challenge
Love isn’t supposed to hurt, but it sure as hell does if you put rose quartz in your foreskin to attract it…
@emanuelfmpaixaoI’ll keep u updated #fyp #lgbt
Using Erection Cream as Lip Plumper
So, someone bought you erection cream, which you clearly don’t need, right? Don’t throw it out; just slather it on your lips and pucker up.
@jerrybmaldonadoIf you know what movie I’m talking about please tell me because I want to watch it again #beauty #lips
Face Wax Challenge
Get rid of all those pesky facial hairs – especially those in your nose – with this super painful primping challenge.
@kapsalonfreedomboxmeer#Voorjou #fooryou #viral #viral #viral #viralvideos #voorjoupagina @boef
Corn Cob Challenge
If you have a few teeth to spare, try this challenge, which involves eating corn on the cob from a spinning drill bit.
@jasonderuloDon’t try this
Frozen Honey Challenge
Fill a water bottle with honey, freeze it, then eat it. Just plan to spend the rest of the day in the bathroom because it’s going to all come out, one end or the other.
@averycyrusBrb gotta go get my stomach pumped
Cereal Challenge
Turn your BFF into a human cereal bowl! What could go wrong?
@joshgancas@xvibeats #pov you have no bowls at your house so you use your friend as one! That laugh at the end #tiktok
Seltzer Challenge
Chug a seltzer, see what happens…
The “Dipping” Challenge
Dudes everywhere dipped their junk in soy sauce based on the (research-backed) premise that testicles have taste buds.
@alxjamesoh.. my god…..
Pee Your Pants Challenge
Take leak on camera, no urinal required.
@benbrown23#peeyourpantschallenge
Milk Crate Challenge
This one is so dangerous, there aren’t even any searchable videos of it left on TikTok anymore.
August – YouTubers JC and ANT revived the milk crate challenge that no one ever needed. #Black2021 #YearInReview #MilkCrateChallenge #WhyJesus? pic.twitter.com/heHbYHHc7l
— Critical Side Eye, EdD (@MagicMarguerite) December 28, 2021
