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…
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.
Face Wax Challenge
Get rid of all those pesky facial hairs – especially those in your nose – with this super painful primping challenge.
Watch on TikTok
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.
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.
Cereal Challenge
Turn your BFF into a human cereal bowl! What could go wrong?
Watch on 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.
Pee Your Pants Challenge
Take leak on camera, no urinal required.
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
