This TikTok Trend Disturbs Me

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[@jaimefrenchofficial]

Giiizzzee I love you. This video was filmed on June 21st. So when I said I turned 33 “yesterday” it doesn’t mean the day before you saw this video. I’m only telling you this because sometimes people mess with my Wikipedia page and I can’t bare for there to be a mistake there 🤪 you silly geese! CrAzY EmOjii lol!!!!!1

[@alexandriabeare4265]

Happy belated birthday! My daughter was born on june 22nd and my son June 27th 4 years apart, June birthdays are special 💙 ❤️

[@Beexxxx]

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY , OUR QUEEN! 33 is a very special number. have a wonderful rest of your year ,you deserve everything!!!!

[@Heyy_priii]

Happy belated birthday 🎂🎉🎉💐💐🥂🍾 I love your videos so much Jaime😍😍❤️❤️❤️ stay blessed and happy 💖😻 You are like a very funny friend whom I would love to talk everyday ☺️☺️😘😘😘

[@Best_FaceForward]

Happy Birthday Jaime !!

[@bonitamiller8405]

Oh my God I get 100% what your point is. And it's a 100% valid and right. But the way that you were talking to your boyfriend self was freaking hilarious you had me dying

[@simply_sheri]

I’m a middle school teacher and whenever a student says something mean or offensive and then says “it was just a joke” or “I was just kidding” I literally ask them “what was the joke?” I really press them to explain it to me. This sometimes helps them realize that it’s not really funny or that it’s inappropriate.

[@csepke2]

That’s an awesome approach 👏👏👏

[@OmgBsitka]

👏 thank you

[@CatieLovesPink87]

Yep, school counselor here and my go to line is, "it's not a joke if we don't all think it's funny"

[@notaperson9831]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@elizrebezilmadommdo1662]

As someone who was bullied by kids like that who got away with this behavior way too much back in middle school and high school, thank you. You're doing the rest of your students an amazing favor.

[@janelane80]

This is so similar to the whole “edgelord” persona of the mid 2000’s and the shock-jock radio personalities of the 90’s before them. It’s like every generation believes they’re the first ones to think, “What if I just said really horrible stuff? And then said it was joke? And told anyone who said, ‘No, jokes are funny or clever in some way,’ that they just weren’t cool enough to get the joke? Then everyone will think I’m cool.”

[@berlinsaintclair9100]

Yes! So well said.

[@Venya9]

This is exactly what I thought. Just another generation of teens being edgelords. Not funny, just cringey and they will probably be cringing at these themselves in 10 to 15 years.

[@seamonkeyl9061]

Ahhh, you've nailed it.

[@RedRosesDead07]

THIS! ^^^^

[@hayberdasher8625]

This reminds me of things like in that Vacation movie where the dog is tied to the car and they drive off. Then they stop and there's just an empty dog collar. What's the joke? The dog got dragged behind the car? How is that funny?

[@samanthamitchell4115]

Jaime: This trend is disturbing, don't do it. Also Jaime: delivers the best rendition of the trend yet.

[@AmeliaOak]

it's funny because it's absolutely over the top ridiculous. It's a good parody of the trend. She really is a good comedian! lol

[@Queenmebonnie]

😂😂

[@IceGoddessRukia]

"Can't we just vape or something babe?" got me good.

[@lindseyritter7315]

Girl I am so proud of you speaking out about this stuff. I am getting SO sick of how toxic social media is. Thank you for speaking out and keeping people informed. I'm not on this app for that reason so you speaking out helps a step parent like me to be more aware.

[@BadCr0w]

The fact Tiktok is still considered to be an app for CHILDREN blows my mind.

[@butwhytho4858]

💯 % this… wtf

[@mrsmcintyre69]

Exactly!!

[@LucyFerr000]

7:48 so this is what Tiktok was made for?

[@selincaka2088]

"And you smack the water, smack the water, smack the water..." Your sense of humor is fully intact, girl. 🤣

[@wearesojourners]

I fully agree with this video but that made me laugh so hard.

[@Merinkous]

I laughed a bit too hard at this

[@CarolineMinxyJinxy]

I know I'm not supposed to laugh at that but she actually made it funny 😂

[@tadzilla10]

I’ve only been subscribed for a couple of days but in that time ive watched a lot if her videos. Her Intro with the younger her kills me every time its so wholesome. “Dozens of viewers” and now look how far shes come.

[@KM-zn3lx]

I know! Usually I fwd thru intros but that is my favorite part! I wondered if it was her! So great!

[@drkittymcfluffyballs]

Can I just say I find it admirable that you take the time to address serious issues? Like, I know the majority of your audience is here to laugh, but you still take the time to step away from your regularly scheduled programming for special announcements. Like this. Thank you. 💕

[@KM-zn3lx]

Yes, sometimes I wish she'd cover politics in a funny way but maybe not! I like Jaime to be Jaime! Wish I could say hi in person! The sister I never had or should I say daughter?! I do kinda hope she gets off reviewing movies I'll never see but I will probably look at one of those to laugh.

[@zoeelisabethgayton4876]

Never stop greenscreening yourself into movies, we live for it!

[@lolibeth8109]

Agreed!!!

[@chelseacoressel4982]

The whole "I was joking" needs to be addressed. Saying something offensive then following with "I was just joking" only retracts responsibility from the accountable party. I have a 15 year old who uses the same excuse for E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G. I agree with you 100%

[@dramaminedream22]

I feel like we’re in the weirdest timeline because you can say something completely innocent and there will be people who get offended but kids can get on TikTok and say stuff like this and follow it up with “lol, it’s just a joke” and it goes under the radar.

[@SuperMelrose1]

My sister used to abuse me. Like, actually physically abuse me. And then say she was joking. I feel this.

[@Wickedgreeneyes42]

This!!!

[@mcedwards]

My older brother used to do this all the time and it just added to the hurt. It shirks responsibility and makes the person affected feel invalidated. I've always said "it was just a joke" is a coward's excuse.

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

They’re not joking 🙃 they’re insane and secretly want to

[@nyzjamiddleton2833]

It's odd that trends like that even exist. Especially since "cancel culture" was a thing not to long ago and tons of content creators got called out for making content like that, or similar to it.

[@ThisIsKassia]

Yeah, like, Jenna Marbles got cancled but this shit is staying up? What the hell?

[@mariya_tortilla]

@@ThisIsKassia she never god canceled. IF you take a second to look at what happened she bowed out on her own accord because she felt it was the right thing to do.

[@ladygreenthumb]

Girl! I so feel the same. I have 2 teenage girls that have to deal with the wonderful reality that these insanely arrogant, clout- chasing, cring-dusted teenage creeps are as bad in person as they are online and are EVERYWHERE. I know we have a lot of good kids out there with tons of potential. But I'm saddened by the mass that either haven't had the chance to be taught better or just don't give af about anyone.

[@spiderleenie]

I have a macabre sense of humor. I love me some dark humor. That said, I can easily see why this TikTok trend is disturbing. The way the "joke" is delivered isn't even in the form of a joke. There's no setup or punchline ... Just random statements about people killing other people. It's strange to say the absolute LEAST ...

[@karentucker2161]

Agreed!

[@Mama_Bear524]

Exactly!!

[@Venya9]

Agreed. I love dark humour but this is not funny because it's not humour, it's not delivered like a joke.

[@KatelynLowry]

Perfect way to describe it! I also have a dark sense of humor and don’t really find it disturbing myself but I can see why others find it that way (considering the way the world is now). The other way I’d describe it is “stupid” 😂😂😂 But I will say it’s disturbing that kids will see these and possibly normalize brutality against women/others.

[@konamihatchibori]

Came here to say the same thing. I laugh at dark jokes. This just comes off as stupid at best. Not funny.

[@rosey4exclaim]

I deleted TikTok sometime last week because it was detrimental to my mental health, and I just want to thank you for sticking it out and calling out dangerous trends when you see them.

[@GiveMePlantFood]

good for you, I'm considering doing the same....

[@the_someone2024]

I hate that some people end up on a bad side of tik tok. I deleted all other social media for my mental health but tt is the only one that actually cheers me up. I only come across funny and positive things so it’s weird for me to see that darker side. My kids will not be using it though because I know it exists!

[@shawnalynn5198]

@@the_someone2024 I thought it was extremely stupid when I first found it, but now I go on it for nail art tutorials, crafts, baking, makeup, & drag queens. My feed is so pleasant 98% of the time. Idk what kind of toxic ass stuff other people are watching, but I’m glad I seem to have curated my feed to the mature adult side of TikTok lol, it’s just people who want to share their creativity! Same with instagram, I follow those same type of accounts plus art & meme pages, and my personal friends. And I never have drama or bad vibes? Maybe it’s a young person thing, I’m in my 30s so none of my friends have the energy for drama anymore lmao 😂

[@TheNinjaNiky]

@@VictorianMetalGirl hey me too, I deleted everything else. But I like to watch videos so still KZbin lol

[@misssmisssymaria]

I haven’t checked any of my social media accounts in like two years, everything got way too triggering. If I don’t look out for myself, no one else will.

[@shellyh3961]

I shared this straight to my Facebook page. I have many friends with young girls who are on Tiktok. I’ve always been uncomfortable about that app. Your other video about young kids chatting with older people was quite eye opening for me. My kids will be uninstalling ASAP Thank You Jaime!!!

[@hilly2861]

I would personally never go on a irl date with someone off tinder if they made videos like this and I implore others, especially women, to do the same. Nah, Jaime, you're the funniest KZbinr I know. Never retire. Keep it real, never change, have a great summer. Xoxo

[@Angelbix521]

These kinds of videos are exactly why I won’t let my 10 year old nephew use Tik Tok. Thanks Jaime for bringing light to this situation.

[@Zombiecupcake157]

I report accounts everyday on Tiktok for kids that I see on there that appear to be under 13.

[@ayannadivineempathpsychict9838]

Yep my kid isn’t going near tik tok neither will I even if it means not keeping up

[@hollybrooke322]

This is why I don’t let my 44 year old self use tik tok. It’s just disturbing weird and gross.

[@s_h_o_o_b_y]

thank you for being a conscious, protective adult. there's so many guardians that allow their kids/relatives to devote so much time to this app without supervising or caring about their well-being.

[@ShanaLawson]

I use stupid stuff my kids run across as “talking points”. I’ve ruined so many of my kids favorite KZbinrs by “removing the vail” so to speak.

[@bartho5212]

Honestly just because you can do something does not mean that you should. This trend is not funny, it is immature and irresponsible.

[@aliehawhite8616]

Agree, and I mean, it's just a tiktok video but it scares me that these kids/young adults can joke about things like this. I have young boys and I hate thinking of what their future will be like.

[@Liannin]

I absolutely love your long content videos, especially ones like this where you kinda look at trends or what's supposed to pass as something - in this instance, comedy - and why its baffling. Thanks, Jamie!

[@vethwynwetfeather]

Bravo Jaime! Tasty way to address that issue. Thank you for all the content. 🤘

[@yellowsubmarine01]

What's even scarier about this trend is the thought process which led to this unpleasant joke. It's hard to believe that some random person was just chilling on their couch and suddenly it came to their minds that it'd be a good idea to start a trend that basically mocks domestic violence. We don't really know at what point this isn't just another harmful joke coming from teenagers but actually manifestation of their nasty intentions. As a 20 year old Gen Z, I'm genuinely scared of what's to come and the kind of people we are growing old with.

[@theyliveyousleep8965]

These trends are actually created by the psy-ops behind tiktok. Almost all the “influencers” are intel-controlled. It’s part of the culture war...destroying society and creating a world of easily-controlled psychopaths.

[@screwyourhandle]

Growing old with, or, y'know, dying young because of

[@cphillips123]

Honestly, we see it SO MUCH because TikTok Has obviously "monetized" and amplified it to absolutely EVERYONE. They'd have to, because none of the "only jokings" hold up at all....the only one that was even semi-literate was the push you down the lane for a strike one, and that one only holds together because it's super dumb!🤣 Hard agree, this trend is completely unsettling.

[@yellowsubmarine01]

@@screwyourhandle just an attempt to be a little bit optimistic 😖

[@beedee9236]

That generation is going to be caring for mine when we are old 😩

[@zealous121]

Can we just appreciate, on behalf of all unjustly misrepresented Karens, that this "Karen" character was actually very level-headed and reasonable?

[@theyliveyousleep8965]

The “karen” meme is an anti-white insult against the last group of people who fight for what’s right....mature white women who don’t let themselves get taken advantage of. If there was a “shaniqua” or “lupe” meme, people would freak out that it was racist. But because it attacks white women, people accept it. Sad to see Jaime fall for it.

[@karentucker2161]

Thanks 😊. Some times I have to joke about how I'm the nice Karen and you really have to push me to see that side. I try to say we'll, was stupid but in a nicer way when something is really like that but I haven't done that in a minutes....I definitely like jaimes karen

[@Mama_Bear524]

@@karentucker2161 I was gonna respond about you! And say that’s there’s an awesome Karen here in the comments. And here you are.

[@tunedinhippiemama]

I'm a millennial (29) but one quote that has never left me is by For Harriet : "The language of the internet is hyperbole". We deal in extremes on the internet and I think those of us who remember even a little bit of life without it are way more sensitive to the HUGE difference between what is okay in reality and viral nonsense.

[@IDontWantThisStupidHandle]

As a 90s kid during the Wild West Era of the internet, I never understood why my Mom only allowed us to browse from a list of pre-approved websites she vetted herself (of course, the one computer we had was in the family room -- highly visible to all -- so sneaking around on it was pretty much impossible anyway). As an adult now, I am so glad she did. I could not imagine what seeing stuff like this does to a child.

[@laurenmiller5139]

I just can’t. This makes me sick to my stomach. I can definitely be dark with my jokes, but this is a terrible message to youngsters. Thanks for bringing this up!

[@sluttymctits4496]

Yes! I also often have a really dark sense of humor but this isn't even a joke. Where's the groan-inducing punchline? The "lol" at the end of some of the videos? How do these kids think this crap is romantic or endearing? Just like there are people who idolize and fetishize serial killers, you know there are young kids who truly think this would be a memorable and enviable dating method. 🙄

[@leylamoody3177]

No, you have not lost your sense of humor and, yes, that is extremely disturbing. Your humor is good, clean fun! I love your videos and content because you are hilarious without being vulgar, rude or offensive. You are a gem and I love you! 😁

[@laurajeanbranham]

I agree with everything yu said... We love yu !!! The 🌎 wouldn't be the same with out yu... Yu are hilarious.... Jaime French!!!

[@Lysstheg0at420]

Yes I agree 💯 with everything they said JEEEEMEEE. Ur my fave KZbinr . Hands down. We love u guuuuurl! 💕

[@catspjs6229]

Nailed it! She’s original she don’t need to be nasty to be a good KZbinr.

[@megvonbuckmeow4330]

I agree! Shes VEERRYYY creative in a way without bringing nasty into it, which is why I adore her also! It takes way more creativity within a wholesome bounds than when someone has no limits and just tumble over eachother to be nastier than the next.

[@Buhleep]

an absolute gem!! tiktok is trash and always has been

[@nicolettesmith1909]

We need a collective of like minded people who feel and believe that this kind of content is wrong and IS desensitizing us. In a perfect world I wish we could just stop using such platforms to get the point across, but clearly that's not feasible. I very much appreciate this videos you make, bringing awareness to the fact that this kind of content could have long lasting effects on generations to come. Hopefully one day I can find my footing to do the same. In the mean time. Keep creating and inspiring others to do the same. 🖤🖤🖤 p.s. Your comedy is gold 👌 ✨️

[@pitabass4016]

Thank you for taking time to bring these types of things up in a way that might speak to people!! It seems like a really effective way to bring light to these *incredibly* disturbing trends.

[@IKilledEarl]

Typically, I can easily brush off whatever nonsense gen-z is doing these days, but f*cking hell this was triggering. My ex husband used to say twisted shit like that to me, quickly followed by, "But I'm just kidding babe!" Yeah, right. Hard to laugh with the cops after he chokes and r*pes you. No darlin, you haven't lost your comedic genius. These people are sick. Domestic violence is never a joke.

[@dharmawannab]

Sorry you went through that. Side note I have to ask is your username based off The (Dixie) Chicks song Earl had to Die?

[@Neddoest]

Ironic your name , tho 😂

[@katiec6828]

Ironic screen name though..

[@katiea.244]

Was your ex husband named Earl? 🤔

[@IKilledEarl]

@@dharmawannab It is indeed. My ex loved his black-eyed peas lol

[@AmeliaAdNauseam]

Babe I’m 33 this year too. I loathe TikTok, it’s sending me over the edge. The youth… 🤢

[@kylabella05]

I’m 32 and I can’t even with Tiktok, I know someone who worked as a moderator for tiktok and she now suffers from PTSD and some of the things she told me that didn’t make it to the platform, it’s unfathomable that people like this exist and especially so young. It is terrifying.

[@bergamotblonde1645]

KZbin did the same thing to Ann Reardon's video showing that a popular craft hack had killed dozens of people. People apparently complained to the point that it was allowed on again, but none of the dangerous videos showing people how to build a crafty death machine were taken down.

[@maryobrien9345]

Jaime, I love your video, love the throwback videos, like early 2000s makeup, or when ur boyfriend Nick helps out in your re-enactment videos! Keep doing what you do, you're hilarious, don't doubt yourself!

[@ImpalaLily23]

Sometimes I feel like I’m missing out on something not having a tiktok… And then these kind of trends happen and I’m more than happy to not be anywhere near that platform 😅 and btw your sense of humour is impeccable, so don’t worry!

[@bec7080]

I left TikTok because they wouldn't take down videos that were very racist and contained bullying against kids based on their race, it was really gross. It was a trend at the time to attack biracial and mixed race teens about their racial identity (no one thing, just in general. You don't look white enough, you don't look Black enough, your hair is wrong. Anything that could be picked out. Folks of all races were doing it, other kids were. Adults were calling it out as bad but TikTok wouldn't stop it. This was a couple years ago. I just left the app, it was so gross. )

[@rebeccacrash9272]

I completely agree. So many of the KZbinrs/influencers I follow have TikTok. I had it for a week and deleted it because I honestly didn't see the point. Trends like this guarantee that I will never download it again.

[@karentucker2161]

Yeah, I'm just glad I don't have it and Facebook is bad enough for me.

[@alicequeenofmadness9995]

Same

[@caffeinatedkatie4696]

I've had ppl tell me to get TikTok because I recently started doing YT videos but now... I'm glad I never did...

[@lolabloo]

Tiktok in general disturbs me

[@rier8061]

Its a psyop run by the CCP

[@Wickedgreeneyes42]

Yep! Me too.

[@blugreen123]

Same.

[@butwhytho4858]

Preach it. Plz. Many of us don’t have a voice or a platform! I have a 12 yr old and this time of technology hell is overwhelming! Plz don’t second guess urself! We need ur voice and so many more voices!

[@ddjj8195]

I need more Jamie! I know a lot of time goes into making your videos, but I really wish you posted more often. I get so excited when you post! And usually watch your videos more than once.

[@Jenn-ie5vf]

Keep your kids off social media as much as possible. I was a "bad mom" who didn't even let her kids get phones until they were teenagers then had to have access at all times. Not to snoop, they are entitled to some privacy, but to make sure nothing sus was going on. I agree with you 100%

[@sailorarwen6101]

I don’t think they’re entitled to privacy when it comes to the internet. What could they be looking up that requires privacy? P0rn? They have ANY social media and anything they say or post is public so there’s no “privacy.”

[@NewAdventuresOfUs]

You're being a good mom. Teens don't understand how much damage can be done with phones or the internet, and how permanent that damage can be. MySpace was bad enough. I'm always glad we didn't have smartphones when I was in school.

[@kellymeyer6057]

10000% there are so many predators and harmful people online, it for sure has to be monitored, as a teen u dont always realize the damage things can cause u online and as wonderful as the internet can be it has also made other things soooo much worse

[@perfectlyimperfect2368]

My parents did the same thing when my brother and I were growing up. We're in our late 20s and early 30s now so they obviously had a lot less to be worried about compared to today's internet but still they were very on top of it. The computer was in an open area,when Myspace/Facebook became a thing we had to give our passwords and we didn't get phones til we were 15/16. But we didn't have smart phones obviously so there wasn't really anything to police there. I'm glad though now looking back as an adult that our parents took our cyber safety as seriously as our physical safety. I truly can't imagine what parents have to go through now a days with what the Internet and social media has become! I'm an adult and see stuff that horrifies me so to know CHILDREN are seeing it is just 😱. I'm honestly so glad I didn't grow up in this generation where the Internet and technology has become so prevalent and toxic!!

[@1hcc994]

My son is 5 so atm I don’t have anything to worry about but now I’ll wait till at least 16 for him to get a phone.

[@kateuli8481]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Always love your movie commentary videos! Keep em comin!

[@luxeindustriesllc340]

You're not alone lol I just turned 33 and yeah jokes have to be explained to me more often than I'd like to admit now and my concern with TikTok content is steadily rising

[@spicychai]

To quote Dexter: “Tik Tok. That’s the sound of your life running out”

[@karentucker2161]

That's a good one too!!!

[@catiemyers3429]

Dang....

[@Ninxz21]

I cannot understand why these kids think this trend is funny or even entertaining, is going viral that important? I lose faith in humanity with Tik Tok. Also, I'm 30 and relate to you so much! NEVER stop doing videos, you are hilarious!

[@Dulnaivi]

Thank you for shining a light on this and showing how dangerous these "jokes" really are. I appreciate you using your platform for this, and for making me laugh along the way ❤️

[@adquilantang]

Oh my god, my son has always had, what we call 'What if' scenerios / questions . Usually answering whatever horrific scenerio within it. Pretty much like these, but instead of him start it with "Imagine" it was "What if". Our answer was always "thats what will happen"

[@shaunicerejones3298]

Thanks Jamie. I appreciate you talking about this. Some things on TikTok are incredibly problematic. Also, this is something that everyone does in their head. It's called "intrusive thoughts." For example, let's say you are driving and you think "what if I drive into oncoming traffic." Another one is you're chopping an onion and you think to yourself "what if I just stab my hand." But the thing is WE DON'T SAY THEM OUT LOUD.

[@shaunicerejones3298]

@@JackOllie4 I have gotten some help, thank you for your concern. Look up intrusive thoughts. My therapist says it's completely normal to have them. Everyone has them at some point or another, we just don't say them out loud or act on them.

[@sarahdoe9653]

I know plenty of people that have thoughts like this 🤷‍♀️ for the record, sometimes an intrusive thought can be saying something like "get some help" to someone who they don't even know personally on the internet, and maybe there's a teachable moment here on not acting on those thoughts.

[@gracemcclain1471]

@JackOllie4 It definitely is normal. That's why they're INTRUSIVE. If the thoughts continue daily and become a focal point in your thinking then they're a problem and that'd be when you'd need "some damn help". People with mental health issues have to be cautious with intrusive thoughts and impulsiveness.

[@amelieg246]

@@JackOllie4 On top of what everyone else is saying, it's also pretty common for people with ADHD/Autism and other learning difficulties to have intrusive thoughts. They're not thoughts we want to act on, but just come into our head like 'I could go touch that high voltage cable over there and I'd die,' but I'm not ever going to actually do something like that. Just my brain likes to play out every scenario for each situation.

[@halgaucher6730]

I think the difference is that these are intentionally sadistic? And are always about torturing or killing a date. They’re clearly not all intrusive thoughts. Also if you’re constantly having violent fantasies that can be legit grounds for getting sectioned to protect yourself and others.

[@ggeraci145]

With the horrific violence happening in schools across the country, I cannot fathom how these teens can justify these types of “joking” posts. This world right now is literally a dumpster fire and TikTok is just watching it burn while adding fuel to the flames. Thanks, Jaime, for being a voice of wisdom in the midst of it all. Influencers like you do make a difference! Plus, the way you deliver messages shows great intelligence. Keep up the awesomeness that is your content!

[@TheAsh2021]

I love your content! I have found that the feeling you described happens to me right before a really creative breakthrough. Keep going. Stay open to how your content may stay or evolve.

[@katiecnaranjo]

Jaime, I feel like I'm literally one of the only teens on this planet who has never had or ever will have tiktok. From the beginning it just seemed so stupid and dangerous. Thank you for speaking out against things like this because it is so wrong. People are so stupid nowadays and have become so desensitized that they can't even see how wrong these things are. All they care about is how many views or likes they'll get for it. It's so sad that this is how my generation is viewed too. Viewed as dumb shallow teens. It's so frustrating. Keep standing for good morals, Jaime. There are few who do.

[@majorzipf8947]

You, Katie, give me hope for our future. You’re awesome.

[@AmeliaOak]

Smart kid!

[@maroonsunshinelaura]

Same it SUCKSS

[@emilygunnq3976]

Mad respect to you for using your comedy platform to call out these majors issues that people don’t seem to be recognizing as major issues! A joke is one thing…and trends are one thing…but the repetitive normalizing/glorifying of toxic/scary behavior is entirely different and so not okay!

[@CrimsonCoronet]

I appreciate all of your content so much! Super glad you exist.

[@moraleskc]

Thanks for the heads-up. Love your content

[@hollysailors2303]

Wow! This is sick and disturbing. The whole, "I'm just joking" thing actually stems from abuse. It could be physical or sexual but it comes from an abuser. Not good for sure. Thanks for bringing it to light. 👍

[@Stu8025]

TikTok is the worst thing to happen to social media, which is already the worst thing to happen to society.

[@NotTheModel17]

Sometimes guys will get "edgy" on dating app prompts too. Like "name your perfect first date: we go hiking way out into the woods and then I leave you there" and who would swipe right on that??

[@eurekamreum5458]

I have crippling anxiety and more often than not, I resort to nervous laughter/dark humour to cope with the crap that's happened in my life. My mom and cat died last year and at the funeral, I was the only one cracking up silly jokes in order to cope with the unbearable pain I was feeling. The jokes were dark but none of them were mean or tacky, I'm actually a very respectful person. That whole ordeal made me realize that you can keep that type of comedy within reasonable boundaries, and anyone who says otherwise shouldn't be making those jokes in the first place; they don't have the range.

[@dharmawannab]

Yeah- I've come to the decision to delete my TikTok......for this and so many other reasons! Thanks Jamie for your comedy and realness in your videos. Keep it up!

[@victoriagrace5530]

Literally I’m in gen z and knew nothing about this trend. Maybe I’m just not on that side of tiktok idk but thank you Jaime for bringing this to people’s attention. I appreciate you and your content so much

[@butwhytho4858]

Ppl like u give me hope for ur generation. Genuinely wanna thank u for that 👍💕

[@victoriagrace5530]

@@butwhytho4858 thank you so much that’s so kind of you! This must be the younger side of gen z because I’m 22 and just don’t get half of the trends that happen on tiktok

[@mickeyli6807]

I love your comedy and please keep making videos!

[@pigpjs]

You did a great job balancing the seriousness of the subject with your incredible humor.

[@kerricoulombe7790]

The "smack the water, smack the water, smack the water" face had me dying. Lol

[@nataliegibbons3655]

Tiktok in general is just devolving into something creepy and disturbing

[@BrenndenColbert]

Happy belated, Jamie! Keep making this content. It’s hilarious and there is nothing wrong with being clean and mature. Looking forward for more content 💪🏽🔥

[@jessicam86]

I think the most appealing part of you and your channel is your authentic approach at everything....comedy, commentary, and otherwise. I've never watched a video from you and felt like you were putting on just for the views. And thats a part of why I love your stuff so much. So I say you keep the green screen and when you want to use it- do it. I trust you on it 🖤✨

[@shelbyleann2890]

I like that you are covering these serious topics! I got into the youtube channel called Dad Challenge Podcast and he calls out tiktok out a lot and exploration of kids on youtube from parents who post. If you haven't checked it out I diff would. It is so important to have these talks/conversations of the damgers of teens and even young children on the internet.

[@c.b5996]

I love his channel. So glad he brings attention to this. It would be cool to see a collab with Jamie and Josh.

[@heatherchansler5886]

Thank you! I'm pretty tech and social savvy but these trends come out of nowhere and it hard to keep up with it all.

[@saraharmeni3516]

I'll be 29 this year and I find you absolutely hilarious! I love when you use the green screen and put yourself into movie clips! I feel like our sense of humor is very similar. I lost my mom to brest Cancer a little over a year ago and your videos made me laugh during a very sad time. teens these days are from a different planet tho! even when I was a teen I wouldn't post something like that..

[@lenaklein9236]

I love that you are using the platform you have not just for our entertainment but to educate and speek up about the things you would like to see changed. We appreciate it!

[@mirandawonder3707]

You’re a humorous genius and I love your content!

[@tessabean4085]

Oh gawd what now…. Auntie Jamie set the world straight

[@lcolsen22]

This stuff makes me so unbelievably infuriated. Our society gorges itself on social media that doesn't even attempt to hide the fact it promotes violence and danger with literal children as their target. The audacity to think that people can constantly consume damaging and violent media and not be affected by it, that they can see the attention and fame it gets you to then not promote and act on those ideas?? It's ludacris. I'm also so mad that these platforms punish the people trying to stop these dangerous trends. That the people trying to tell the impressionable youth consuming this garbage that, "hey maybe you shouldn't threaten to rape and murder people?" are the ones that need to be silenced. It's becoming more and more common for these platforms. It's a different example, but another content creator that I follow is Ann Reardon from How to Cook That. She did a video warning about the dangers of fractal wood burning, a trend that has literally killed over 30 people in the US alone, and that video was taken down by KZbin. The many videos showing how to do the trend though, those got to stay.

[@BurgerwithPeanutButter]

I saw that same video from Ann. So ridiculous that her warning is the video that got removed. It's like these platforms want our society to crumble and for people to die. It's insanity!

[@erinmonks472]

What’s insane is I had a video taken off tik tok when I went axe throwing with friends. They took it down!! I was at an axe throwing place throwing at targets and it was taken down for “violent acts” Seriously it’s just mind blowing

[@mindygonzales-poulin5280]

I love you Jaime French! - your humor never goes out of style. 'Joking' is gaslighting at its finest. Thanks for being a voice for this!

[@Travelling_with_my_dog]

in light of years of mass shootings, this is gross

[@chrystalnicole9461]

Yo tiktok is run by the leading propaganda machine in the whole world. They are more than happy to keep this content up and running. I mean the fish rots from the head right? Awesome video, thank you for talking about this!

[@allisonowens8127]

You are my favorite comedian!💕 keep doing what you’re doing and being your authentic self; it’s beautiful and you make me smile and laugh always! 🌈

[@simplyaudrorable]

I'm so glad the algorithm hasn't punted me over to that side of TT yet. But I have somehow stumbled on some shady ass stuff going on there. I appreciate you and your content! Love you and happy belated birthday! Saw it was 2 weeks ago!

[@willifredo]

Imagine if the people posting those videos actually had the social skills to understand both the problematic nature and awkwardness of the “content” they were creating. Probably only exists in their imagination too.

[@lastcarhome]

I can relate so hard to you but you are actually able to show it through editing lol never stop green screening yourself in movies

[@lexiejames3514]

I’m 33 too and yeah I’m with you. I’m so glad I’m not a teenager now (and now I feel old!)

[@sweettorment641]

Best video you made in a while! Thank you

[@everythingsbetterwithbread]

I am so happy I've never been a part of the social media disaster that is Tik Tok

[@izzyclare_]

You haven't lost your sense of humour at all! This was a serious video, but you still managed to make me laugh so much - 'this could be us but I prefer to live' was so funny😭😂 And you're right, this trend is seriously disturbing. I tried so hard to word this comment in a way that was interesting and enlightening, and as a 20 year old I thought I would have some inside knowledge. But it turns out I really don't know what to say or how to say it, and you do - so thank you for saying what I would say if I could find the words, in this video and so many others❤ you're an inspiration and someone I truly look up to

[@Letters-from-carmen]

Also I love the green screen videos you make! They’re the highlight of my day!

[@cecemunoz2426]

Jamie you are my all time favorite content creator, I’m lease never stop! Adore you, your humor, and we are not old 😅♥️

[@mrsjulie11]

A friend of mine has a son in the navy and she told me if he were to get caught with tik tok on his phone he could potentially get kicked out I'm 40 and I think the trends of teenagers today seem really weird but I'm old so maybe it's just me 🤷‍♀️

[@erinrenee980]

🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ what if kids or young adults actually get this crap in their head and be like, "yeah, this sounds like a good time."

[@twiggystardust9573]

It's only a matter of time before it happens.

[@twiheartloverfyi]

I love it when you make these types of videos. I don't understand Tik Tok either lol (but seriously)

[@adrialee8149]

LMAOOO your hysterical and I love itttt

[@victoriamartines5030]

Your comedic talent convinced me to subscribe in the first place and I also like your videos where you tackle more serious issues like this abhorring ''trend''. Not sure if your demographic includes Gen Z-ers, though, nor if there are some, would take your advice. Keep up your good work, girl and Happy Belated.

[@missado]

That beard got me!! Lmao!!😂😂 I have been binge watching a lot of your videos today and this one made me literally "Laugh Out Loud" and scared my cat.. hahaha.. I couldn't even.. haha.. I don't even know what you said after that... LOL... your hair peice... Kills me like bowling with gutters up.. lmao

[@rebeccarichelderfer7521]

I was in a relationship years ago and he would joke about abuse and violence against women. Two years later the relationship turned abusive. Sometimes people joke about things to not only normalize it, downplay it, and built themselves up to it.

[@serenasantamaria6336]

Happy belated birthday!! 😘 To be honest I am happy to hear that I am not alone having such feelings about what’s going on among teenagers I turn 32 today and I have a 17 year old brother and sometimes I am shocked when I acknowledge what he sees, follows or agrees with... and we come from the same family, education etc so I dunno where this is coming from guys... ofc the social impact on life is different compared to when I was 17 but still... there is something going on... Hope to be wrong Anyway, thank you again for your content! You are amazing and super funny! Kisses from Italy ❤️

[@sheilavaughn296]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one of my favorite KZbinrs! Hope you have the best day ever!! 🎂🥳🥂

[@Bluebox87]

Tik Tok needs to be destroyed.

[@butwhytho4858]

This. This right here ^

[@hannahtedeschi673]

“Smack the water, smack the water, smack the water” LOL! Legit teared up

[@yomigonzalez9870]

There's a channel on KZbin called "How to cook that". Ann Reardon sometimes debunks dangerous trending videos. She made a debunking video about a few dangerous videos where ppl used a microwave transformer to electrically burn wood and ppl were dieing electrocuted. KZbin took her video down but when she reported the originals, found they were not in violation. She had to fight tooth and nail to bring her video back. This is the same.

[@paigeagainstthemachine7550]

"Wanna pretend we're Carol Baskin's and her first husband?".... "No thanks, I choose life" -Sid The Sloth

[@amberflorer3513]

I have not seen this trend on TikTok, but I have 3 teens that I will be asking about it, You are hilarious and please don't change anything I LOVE WATCHING YOU!

[@esmeraldagreengate4354]

I'll be doing the same.

[@shandi6246]

That app is pure poison. How is it not criminal to make those type of posts?? Also, you are still one of my favorites and still hilarious!

[@dinogrl4102]

you asking why our bar for comedy was so low made me laugh i feel so called out fr. and i even laughed when i first saw the lazertag tiktok 😭 idek what my humor is tbh help

[@racheldye1298]

What pisses me off, as a person in their mid 30s, is that kids get offended by ANYTHING but this is fine. WTF. Comedy is dying and we need people to bring it back!! Nothing is funny online anymore. It's so repetitive and thin.

[@kellimbt]

Right?! For all their talk of trigger warnings and mental health (which suffers BECAUSE they live on the internet), why do they think this is ok?