During these tough times, the bored citizens of the world are scrambling to find ways to spend their days. The list of possible activities goes on and on — reading, knitting, taking nature walks, or even doing crossword puzzles are all viable options. However, those not privy to social media may be unaware of the number of exciting trends and challenges swirling through the internet, likely as result of Generation Z’s boredom. 

Day 17 of quarantine officially marked the discovery of TikTok as an entertainment platform. Popular user John Stamos told reporters, “Now that the Tok is blowing up, I practically feel like a teen again!” The 15 – 60 second videos are a perfect window into the wacky activities used to pass the time during quarantine. These videos, which used to be seen as a joke throughout the internet community, are now exponentially increasing in popularity.

The TikTok app features many firsthand accounts of accessible activities to participate in during quarantine. A typical user starts the day off with a Chloe Ting ab workout found off of Youtube. Next, after completing the workout, whipped Dalgona coffee is made with twenty minutes of continuous stirring –– consume promptly. Coffee is followed by hair-dyeing, the central unifier of all users going through personal turmoil. Common color choices include pink, neon green, purple, orange, and virtually every other shade on the visible light spectrum (no x-ray… yet).

Following a well-needed shower, users film a moisturizing skincare routine and put on an instant tan. While waiting for said tan to set, they begin various miscellaneous activities such as baking bread, applying makeup, or even painting their walls. To finish off the day, the TikTok users post a mini-vlog with clips they have taken throughout all aforementioned activities.

Studies show that people who participate in these internet trends are happier than their non-TikTok-affiliated peers. The lonely times of quarantine will go by even faster with the presence of an overwhelming, relentless, digital hive mind machine that cranks out content faster than you can say “digital detox.” As a whole, the digital demographic is looking to come out of this pandemic with wild hair, artistic interests, and a curious penchant for baking.