The Top Social Media Trends You Should Know About

Discover the latest memes and slang taking over TikTok

Co-authored by Bailey Cho Reviewed by Candace Gasper

Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Fact Checked

Curious about the hottest social media trends taking over the internet? Check out our weekly round-up of trending articles covering viral games, quizzes, TikTok trends, and more. We’ll also provide a quick overview of upcoming trends you need to know at the end of the article!

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2026 Bingo Card Ideas

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It’s a huge trend to gamify your New Year’s resolutions by turning them into a bingo board, but if you’re stuck trying to think of goals, we’ve got you covered! Check out our list of the best 2026 bingo card ideas relating to creativity, productivity, health and wellness, and more.

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“Which Nana Character Am I?” Quiz

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Think you’re a hip, social creative like Nana K., an edgy, independent rocker like Nana O., or maybe one of their friends? Just answer a few quick questions in our “Which Nana Character Am I?” quiz, and we’ll tell you which Nana character you’re most like!

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“Which Stranger Things Character Am I?” Quiz

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With the fifth and final season of Stranger Things officially out, you can find out which character from Hawkins you’re most like. Take our “Which Stranger Things Character Am I?” quiz to see if you’re mysterious and strong like Eleven, silly and kind like Steve, or someone else!

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“I Found a Leaf” Relationship Test

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The “I found a leaf” relationship test is the latest relationship trend taking over TikTok. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about this controversial relationship test, including how to pass it, whether it’s true, and if relationship tests are even healthy.

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“Which My Little Pony Am I?” Quiz

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Curious about which My Little Pony character you’re most like? Take our “Which My Little Pony Character Am I?” quiz, and we'll tell you if you’re Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, or Applejack!

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Upcoming Trends

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New trends are constantly popping up on social media. Things move fast online, especially on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. If you want to be in the know, check out the following articles for upcoming memes, slang, and fun and interactive generators:
- Which Fictional Character Would Have a Crush on You?: Enter your green flag, red flag, and one quirky trait, and we'll reveal your secret fictional admirer!
- What’s Your Powerpuff Girl Signature Ability?: Just answer a few quick questions about your personality to discover which Powerpuff Girl’s abilities lie within you!
- City Boy Meme: The 2022 “city boy” meme comes from the Disney Channel show Gravity Falls, but it just resurfaced on TikTok in 2026. We’ll offer context about what the meme means and why it’s trending again.
- What’s a Choppleganger?: A “choppleganger” is a combination of the words “chopped” and “doppelganger.” We’ll teach you everything you need to know about this TikTok slang term, including what it means, where it comes from, and how to use it.
- “Telling BF I Found His Friend on Hinge” Prank: This viral prank involves someone pretending to find their boyfriend’s friend on Hinge, then filming his reaction. We'll provide an overview of the prank, including the funniest reaction videos on the app.