TIKTOK’S new trend has everyone turning their smile, upside-down.
The trend that gained traction in June 2022, has extended to other social media platforms like Snapchat, as well.
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What is the upside-down smile face trend on TikTok?
The upside-down smile face trend on TikTok simply challenges users to frown in a way that makes them look like they are smiling.
The videos usually feature a snippet from the song, Chạy Ngay Đi, by Vietnamese artist, Sơn Tùng M-TP.
How can you use the trend?
Being that the trend is so simple, basically, anyone can participate.
In order to achieve the upside-down smile, users must frown with the corners of their mouth turned down as much as possible so that if a picture was taken and flipped upside-down, the frown would look like a smile.
While many have successfully achieved the facial expression, some find it harder than others.
Those who cannot naturally produce the upside-down smile, can opt for one of TikTok’s many face-altering filters.
Two trending filters include:
- The “shook” filter – produces huge eyes and a cartoonish grin on users
- The ‘crying’/’sad’ filter – makes users look like they are having a full-on crying session
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What are people saying about the trend?
While some users turn to filters for help, others took to social media to explain that the facial expression-turned-trend is actually their natural smile.
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One user created a video and wrote: “So my awkward smile is trendy now??”
“Exactly,” another user commented on the video. “Me too, I always frown-smiled because I used to hate my teeth and real smile.”
“Finally it’s our time to shine ✨” another TikToker added in the comments.
