What Is Tik Tok?

Bryce P., Writer

You might know Musically for it’s small clips of lip syncing videos. More so attracted to the younger generation, millions of children and teens jumped on the app. As the app progressed and became more popular, people from all generations joined in to see what the fuss was all about. Musically later shut down in August of 2018, the creators moving it’s users to the more up to date app Tik Tok.

Instead of focusing more on become famous, like how some people had become, most Tik Tok users now make videos just for fun. It’s not a matter of who’s good and who’s not. Hop on the app today, scroll through and you may find people putting makeup on a potato, or recklessly dancing, and some even do covers of songs.

As you scroll through you will also see people of all different ages. Before posting on the app, you should be aware of others who will be able to see your video. Some people of elder age might focus more on a younger persons’ videos. Some people aged in the teens might show/do some things that may not be appropriate for younger viewers. Make sure to take precaution in what you are posting, or what you are watching.

So how’s the app so popular today? With thousands of sounds, no matter what kind of person you are, you will find something to suit the needs of the video you wish to make. Keeping everyone occupied, the app is a fun way to express your creativity.