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What Is The ‘DTB Trend' On TikTok And What Does It Mean? The Viral Trend Explained
TikTok has become one of the main grounds for viral trends and internet slang acronyms over the years, such as the recent "DTB trend," which has sparked countless videos and interactions on the platform this December.
With its origins intertwined with other internet jokes and playful antics from TikTokers, this trend has quickly gained traction among creators, but what does "DTB" stand for and how did it originate on TikTok?
Let’s explore what the DTB trend is all about and how people are posting memes related to this internet slang.
What Is The DTB Trend?
The DTB trend on TikTok revolves around the internet slang acronym "DTB," which many users once associated with the phrase, “Don’t Trust Boys,” while others suggest it stands for “Don’t Trust B--ches.” However, "DTB" in this trend, which sees people playfully pinching or crushing the heads of others with their fingers, actually stems from Baddies Caribbean cast member Diamond the Body, or DTB, who sparked it earlier this month.
Before the trend gained traction, however, its precursor dates back to the 1980s comedy show Kids in the Hall, which featured a recurring gag in which the "Headcrusher" would walk around Wall Street "crushing" the heads of bankers between his fingers. One episode also showed the character encountering his nemesis, the "Face Pincher."
If you're curious to see it, relevant clips from the show were reposted to YouTube many years ago by users FBIVideo1 and Above Average.
Moving forward a few decades, TikToker @baddies_midwestclub posted a video of Diamond the Body pinching someone's face in the background between her fingers and playing it off on December 5th, 2024, which poses as the earliest viral content related to the recent DTB trend on the platform.
What Are Some Notable Meme Examples Of The DTB Trend?
Creators frequently share videos where they mimic Diamond the Body's distinctive head-crushing gesture, incorporating various captions and scenarios that highlight their interpretations of the acronym.
For instance, TikToker @zxdkn_ posted a DTB trend video on December 16th, 2024, and amassed a staggering 20 million in just three days as it continued garnering virality and encouraged others to participate.
For the full history of DTB trend, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.