Revisiting TikTok's Greatest Trend

[@SleepyBear_SB]

For a second I was worried

[@ExSpheriment]

about what

[@SleepyBear_SB]

Because I thought this was going to be about some thing like the devious lick challenge

[@scipiocoloradous]

@@SleepyBear_SB I could feel that.

[@Paversa]

You saw the cover and still thought that?

[@SleepyBear_SB]

Didn’t pay attention really I just clicked

[@noelswedzinski4498]

the vibe of this trend just felt different. like it actually had a sole in each video not just the same gag redone thousands of times. everyone who made a version made it their own, and you can really feel it.

[@pixelzebra8440]

*soul I totally agree. This trend actually felt creative and original. It felt like people were making content they actually cared about.

[@jellynjelo]

it had the creativity that current tiktok trends lack. not to mention they looked amazing

[@eloise.r]

Everyone was so creative and it truly felt like an app that was a creative outlet for once rather than just mindless dancing. - sincerely someone who has been on the app since musically

[@neilhannan7525]

I think this is the only trend that a company tries to push works instead of it bring cringe like Adult Swim is seen as the weird show but is like the cooler older brother ❤

[@fortcollinsproductions]

What do you mean? The Wendy’s “Memer” commercial was a complete success and wasn’t cringe at all! Definitely not! No sir!

[@closetclockyoutube]

@@fortcollinsproductions eat wendy's like a boss

[@chimpolad5064]

The human spirit’s indomitability matched only by our creativity, yet another banger

[@spoopyvirgil4944]

You describing Adult Swim just reminded me of me being like.. 13 or 14 years old, staying up at my grandparents' houses until like 3AM and watching Adult Swim.

[@NovaTheScreechingDragon]

That sounds like the best vibe omg

[@briesjones7767]

I loved this trend, another one that did it for me was the "Grimace Shake" right back when it started before it got weird. The effort and creativity put into the videos to make them seem so horrifying encapsulated the internet for days and it was so entertaining to watch play out. Great video man. I'm surprised it has so low views!

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Writing that idea down, I completely agree! Thanks for the kind words :)

[@sunshines4898]

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[@Sixma-ej5vp]

I made a playlist last year on Spotify dedicated to match that Toonami and Adult Swim vibes. I'm still updating it to this day.

[@fortcollinsproductions]

That is so awesome!

[@Fej.]

Mind sharing?

[@k4yl4.44]

please share it!!! i miss that vibe

[@amoatlas]

how can you tell us and not drop the playlist so we can listen too?

[@xliyy]

yoo drop the playlist name my guy ?? pretty please

[@ms.watakamis947]

I think not only the vibe, but the short(er) nature of most the clips also helped. Like vine would only give you five seconds or smth, and each clip was a sensation.

[@kazular2]

finally someone made a video about it this is like the only trend that i've seen that is ACTUALLY good and not just some random thing that everyone repeats aside from dabloons that where more creative than most trends the [as] was so good that i was shocked that no one made atleast a little video on tiktok explaining it or giving it a tribute or something like that

[@user-zh1ud5tu8p]

i watch a lot of video essays, but i feel like yours have that intentionality and personal identity that made the [as] trend so valuable to its platform. found you from the dhmis video and i can’t wait to see where you go from here!

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Thank you so much!

[@nicolemuller1215]

I saw this recommended to me, pressed refresh on accident, searched for this for over 2 days. Don't regret a single thing.🤩

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@p1xelat3d]

This feels like some old friend telling me about a new hobby Great video essay!!

[@SyncronedStuff]

0:36 That's called a trendsetter

[@Cyancat123]

You beat me to it

[@ananas-nevermind]

i absolutely LOVED this video, the two hawaii part ii videos, and the minecraft end poem video

[@27mosquitoes]

not even a minute in and this is a super professional video essay for someone with under 20k subs looks like at least 300k quality

[@scott_pilgrim]

the editing on this video is AMAZING

[@rocksbehard]

Saw this on my recommended and i js finished watching this on the tv, and i gotta say man this was a GREAT video. I was smiling through the whole thing, thank you for bringing that fuzzy feeling back again. ngl i’ll be coming back to watch this again, beautiful work brother. God bless

[@JasperVomPop]

I remember being 7 and staying up late to catch the latest episode of robot chicken and this trend just brought back nostalgia and a common feeling of longing

[@jadedfire4351]

The Adult swim trend and the Dabloontok trends were sooo good

[@pepitocovid-91]

I agree, both were so cool and enjoyable!

[@Shaynehoward21]

I can’t even describe the feeling that it gave me when I first started seeing this trend take off! Seeing how creative people can get with their bumps always gave me so much serotonin!😂

[@skylartek]

seriously the most underrated channel on the platform, you deserve 100x, hell 1000x more subscribers

[@foomongus2935]

I think the trend was so good cause it was a trend, everyone doing a similar video. Something onscreen small and pretty uninteresting happens, then the [AS] shows up. But everyone did it completely differently. Could be as simple as using sticky notes to spell it. Could be as complicated as having an electronic screen fizzle into it. A nearly perfect trend, as it's easy to make, yet still ask people to be creative, and is built on everyone putting in their own character into it.

[@Heezbungus]

glad i was reminded this i barely remember things from tiktok honestly it seems like a lot of older tiktok stuff just ends up getting lost

[@fortcollinsproductions]

I completely agree. Internet trends fizzle out and truly are never shown the spotlight again. We live in a crazy time

[@julianal.6393]

I hope there are more trends like this one.

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Me and you both

[@solrazii4151]

your editing style for this video was so engaging and complimented the trend so well! it was a delight to watch and i think it’s so cool someone made a video about it

[@rueperry8091]

I'm so glad someone finally talked about this trend. It was literally the only reason I ever had tiktok. Those videos had a kind of satisfaction to them, and your video perfectly encapsulates that. Great work!

[@LemonDrip]

13:56 why did i think it said "Autism Was Scary ‼😭"

[@A.G.P819]

Fort Collins I’m such a huge fan of your videos, I love all of your work and I binge your videos, i hope to one day start my own video essays and if I ever do you’ll be my inspiration. please keep it up!!!❤

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Thank you for the kind words! Go create a masterpiece, you got this!

[@niikkaniikkita]

The commentary aside (which was really good don't get me wrong) I really gotta appreciate the editing and all the work that was put into this video. Great job man :]

[@batmanultra7]

This was a lot interesting, fascinating, and downright awesome than I expected based on the title. Well done.

[@Ivyinterrupted]

I’m really surprised you don’t have more viewers your editing is amazing

[@bixxander]

Finally! There's someone talking about this trend!..i love the trend so much that I rewatch all of the videos completion of it if I'm bored

[@anonmk2546]

Loved this trend. Goated video man, your editing is great! Keep it up brother.

[@aly4468]

intro is amazing holy

[@SunriseGirl]

Ive actually seen this sentiment that this was the best trend alot, ive seen people try to make a come back of this trend and discuss how good it was on tiktok :) I hope another creative one like it apears again but for now I'll enjoy art/anination tik tok trends because they are very creative and each is diffrent

[@Funhaus_Fr34k]

Very good!

[@judahmoar2533]

Dig the essay keep it up

[@sirdumpybear]

dude I loved this trend so much. it needs to be revived 😥

[@heart022]

While i too wasnt around for adult swim and never really watched it like most people did, i still have an immense appreciation for the style and pure minimalistic simplicity of their editing. cool video bro

[@d3stiny117]

It actually is back! At least on my feed. Loved the vibe of this trend sooo much.

[@justmekim5571]

You have a great editing stile

[@Cyancat123]

0:36 trendsetter 🙂

[@PeteyBirdd]

THIS NEEDS SO MANY MORE VIEWS THIS VIDEO IS SO FUCKING GOOD!!! and omg I LOVED this trend I’m so glad everyone can agree on how good it was

[@bigkebizino8970]

Awesome vid, just like the trend This was dripping with personality Now there's a pool of cool in my room [A]we[S]ome [as]

[@himbohotel]

I dearly miss this trend

[@mrman1242]

Uhhhh now you got me makin reels cause of your videos so I guess that’s good lol

[@smigot06]

I hope more people find this video, well done.

[@pine_9356]

as a student at CSU im proud to have this channel represent us, keep up the excellent work my man

[@fortcollinsproductions]

Go Rams!

[@NathanZipin]

This is the best video ess[a]y I’ve [s]een in a long time, maybe ever

[@Blunpobuns]

Songs like that always give you a melancholy shock to the soul

[@MURKED-OUT]

finally recognition for VANO 3000

[@silastupper7731]

as someone who was on tiktok by mid 2019, this video was a return to form for trends on tiktok more so than a deviation from it. i could elaborate but im sick and tired atm so this is all you get sorry

[@Darknight_smaw]

0:39 trendsetter is the word your looking for

[@spoookley]

yup. exactly what i was about to comment lmao

[@Darknight_smaw]

@@spoookley Yeah lol

[@GiftedDirt]

my ears is blessed

[@styxwessel5930]

made me cry

[@Sejikan]

The Remix is good but i prefer the original song

[@mari98_]

The creative vibes right before the app got enshittified were immaculate

[@jent14]

great video my guy

[@SkyQuakee]

4:09 idk why but this image gives me mental pain

[@aishax1850]

this is the one trend i wont forget lol everytime i see the word as i think of it

[@hey-zel]

I never forgot about this trend. I never made one but I definitely still want to. Might have to make one soon

[@cnniee]

i could never forget the *original* adult swim trend

[@DatRandomInternetDude]

Don’t worry I was 3 years late when I made mine on KZbin 😂 the wrong whole platform

[@MawdyDev]

The term you're looking for is "trendsetter" :)

[@TheGuyDino]

I think the worst part is that the trend did come back but it was just a watered down version of the obvious better first wave. Everyone ended the tik tok with "or do it, we don't care" LIKE THAT'S NOT CREATIVE AT ALL AND EVERYBODY LITERALLY GOT SIGNIFICANTLY LESS CREATIVE WHEN SHOWING THE ADULT SWIM SIGN

[@itzzev3lyn]

ok but i remember a time a couple months ago where the [as] trend was happening again on yt shorts but then it just kinda stopped

[@Sparklecat16]

This is the only trend that should be allowed to be brought back at least once in a while

[@jellynjelo]

super underrated!!1

[@fortcollinsproductions]

I love your profile picture lol

[@jellynjelo]

@@fortcollinsproductions ty!

[@riverrunpastadamandsteve]

this is so sick

[@graymermoth6228]

I still think of this trend on a daily basis

[@aaravjjx]

Hey man this is a really well made video. What do you use to edit your videos? If you don't mind me asking.

[@LegoClara01]

this is weird, I just was revisiting this a few days ago

[@Skelephone69]

The Adult Swim trend is the only trend that I will like and enjoy to watch. Literally the best trend ever.

[@Mexorcist08]

Masterpiece

[@unclewalnut8213]

~chill the fuq out ~ thx for the reminder man

[@bendecam849]

Bashing on tiktok to obnoxious level

[@ChangoWero]

Nah tiktok fucking sucks, in fact he should've gone harder

[@DanDgamer]

song? 13:03

[@Foxhound141_67]

Wow for some reason i thought this sound was always part of AS lol

[@totalynotcatherine]

I feel like I watched this video before or maybe not. I'm not my parents. [as]

[@tux_duh]

Tik Tok had the potential for good for 0.05 seconds

[@nor-MAL-cy]

Great video, as always, I enjoyed it! Gran your snacks and enjoy this mans masterpiece, or don't, we don't care [AS]

[@MrDvd05]

bringing this trend back just 4 you

[@fortcollinsproductions]

I’m honored 🫶

[@oiiiiling9103]

RAHHH UPLOAD

[@fortcollinsproductions]

RAAAAAH

[@JustAnAnimator123]

I vote we bring it back

[@ananas-nevermind]

IT WAS SO GOOD

[@Mylenapony]

Honestly it was my favorite trend

[@angustube]

This video h[as] to be a 1/10, congrats on making something truly outstanding

[@voyes]

love

[@TheFuege]

THE EEPER

[@fortcollinsproductions]

This comment was so funny to read lmao

[@pyrohp]

absolute [AS] moment

[@SeenCentralized]

I’m always caught by black and white.

[@Bmafu]

I live with my grandparents and i grew up watching and still watch Adult swim on cable tv, it will always be a core memory for me

[@DiamondWorldYoutube]

Same

[@strateupgamr7]

*bring this bAck. pleaSe.*

[@desertplanet3253]

tiktok back in the day felt so fun. stuff like this made the app great, now it's just boring ragebait

[@hihellothere9569]

While I disagree that TikTok is that bad (It holds more entertainment value than KZbin and is only edged by Twitter because of Twitter's well.. edging material) The adult swim trend was i guess in the top 10 for me on the whole thing. Not top 5 cause I can't understand it and I didn't have adult swim growing up.

[@cyprio__209]

I ruined it, it was at 696 likes but i couldn’t not like this video 😔

[@the_real_boogeyman]

I absolutely loved the AS bumps trend, they just match one of my favorite vibes ever. Edit: the continuous anti Jimmy Kimmel bits were very good.

[@fortcollinsproductions]

I hate Jimmy Kimmel with a burning passion

[@GabreilGore]

I get it, you're new to the internet. I'll give you a history lession. 4chan had been doing these for years before. The WSG board. They would do this, but mix in anime, music, and so much god damned soul. To be honest this tiktok thread is "meh" compared to the WSG Bumps of years before.