There seems to be no end to the TikTok masterpieces that leave us in a state of both laughter and confusion. The most recent to hit the top of the charts and start a viral meme is a video by TikTok user @ReeseHardy_. In the video, the teen girl is crying, for reasons unknown, while performing a dance to the song “Obsessed” by Mariah Carey.
Behind The “Obsessed” Dance
While everyone (I repeat, EVERYONE) was left in a state of confusion as to why Reese is dancing while crying, we do have some answers to the dance itself. Turns out the dance wasn’t original, but rather part of the #obsessed dance challenge that was circling on TikTok at the time. One of the most ironic parts might be the fact many of the users who have participated in the challenge, weren’t old enough to even appreciate the song when it first released in 2009. We’re not complaining about the comeback though, this song was truly iconic.
The Crying Rise To Fame
Reese Hardy’s profile on TikTok was not famous before this video spread like wildfire. Since it’s publication on July 13th, the video has gained more than 1.6 million likes and thousands of comments. What made it grow even faster was the video’s share on the twitter account, “Cursed Tik Toks.” The tweet received over 134k likes and almost 30,000 retweets. More importantly, it started a meme caption contest for this hilarious yet uncomfortable video. The following are some of the best responses.
Struggling At The Club
We’ve all had at least one night out when we forced ourselves through the exhaustion to support our friends, yet would do just about anything to be back at home in the comfort of our beds.
Me on the dance floor with my friends at 2am when I really just want tacos and my bed.
— Fraternity Gent (@fratinfl) July 23, 2019
pic.twitter.com/HvIwCJe1h6
Simba’s Sobbing Pride
In perfect timing with the recent release of The Lion King remake, this caption almost makes us feel guilty for laughing out loud at the poor cub’s loss.
Simba when that rat and pig made him perform a musical number 20 minutes after his dad died. https://t.co/dK6Wd8fja9
— Wenzler Powers (@WenzlerPowers) July 26, 2019
Our Monday Morning Ritual
Self explanatory.
getting ready for work: pic.twitter.com/nWu0hpJiYu
— tbf ⏱ (@TweetsByFifah) July 24, 2019
Apology Unaccepted
Reese Hardy had zero intention of getting all the attention for this video. In fact, she apologized on her TikTok account for her crying and dancing display, saying “this started as a joke, i’m sorry guys.” Regardless, we’re glad she provided us the laughs this summer.
Photos: Freepik, Youtube: Preston Pickles