ICYMI: The Trial That Ruined TikTok

Published: May 21, 2022, 9 a.m.

b'While TikTok\\u2019s \\u201cFor You\\u201d page is designed to get inside users\\u2019 heads\\u2014and only show them videos about their niche interests\\u2014certain trends and sounds on the app can become too big to avoid. On this week\\u2019s episode, Madison and guest host Moises Mendes II break down the disturbing ubiquity of TikToks making fun of the Depp v. Heard defamation trial. Then, they offer insight into the app\\u2019s newest dance craze and our strongest contender for 2022 song of the summer, Lizzo\\u2019s \\u201cAbout Damn Time.\\u201d Finally, they trace the origins of TikTok\\u2019s strangest earworm, the \\u201cJiggle Jiggle\\u201d rap.\\nPodcast production by Madeline Ducharme and Derek John.\\nSupport ICYMI and listen to the show with zero ads. Sign up to become a Slate Plus member for just $1 for your first month.\\n\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'