The Bizarre Bazaar of Instagram Trends

Instagram was a photo-sharing app, but today, it has evolved into an ecosystem of entertainment, shopping, and occasionally, outright absurdity. With over a billion users scrolling through posts and reels daily, this platform has too much to offer kids and adults. With powerful influence comes questionable trends; some are so head-scratchingly bizarre that they deserve our spotlight.

Let’s start with the bumper ones! These began as simple trends and turned into Niches, and now thousands are just doing this to become famous and earn money.

Sadfishing: A trend as dramatic as the name itself.
Influencers and celebrities go live or record themselves, shedding tears like they’re auditioning for a soap opera. Yes, I get it. Human emotions are important, and being vulnerable is important. But are they broadcasting breakdowns for influence? Let’s draw the line between relatable and ridiculous.

Filming strangers is classic.
Some people thrive on attention, but only some want camera time. The next time you record on your phone, consider that only some people want your reel of accidental fame, and half of such videos are fake and clearly set up.

Pranks that could land someone in a hospital bed.
These need no introduction. From silly scares to genuinely harmful stunts, the line between “funny” and “dangerous” is only getting thinner.

Public grieving…
is paying tribute to victims of violent crimes on social media. It might seem like an act of empathy, but slapping a #RIP sticker on your story without considering the families? It’s giving reach, but they don’t want to be constantly discussed.

Next in the queue is the towel mania—yes!! Towels. Today, it’s a full-fledged Instagram craze, with creators dancing around in towels, pumping up likes, views, and viral fame.
Ahem! Naturally, anything towel-related grabs eyeballs; who wouldn’t want to see people dancing in towels? There might be better ways to spend your time than this, but sometimes, a little fancy entertainment is worth it.

In Telugu, “Netraanandam / Sunakaanandam” means a feast for the eyes and mindless fun for the soul. We’re good as long as these trends stay harmless and the interaction between influencers and viewers remains civil.

But here’s the hitch: participating in these trends shouldn’t become a habit. Posting towel reels might entertain your followers, but there’s more to life than chasing likes. Now and then, take a step back, reassess, and ask yourself: Is this trend worth my time and effort?

Instagram is what we make of it. Enjoying such trends and sharing a few posts for discussion is fine. But let’s also remember that not everything online is worth glorifying. A balanced diet is needed not just in food but also in social media content. One must enjoy such trends but be calm.

Let me present a few towel dance reels by Indian girls that have gone viral.

Sannati’s Viral Towel Dance at India Gate

She has 1.8 million followers and got millions’ attention with one bold dance in a white towel at India Gate, Delhi. The viral reel has over 1.6 million views and mixed reactions. While some praised her, others criticized the act as inappropriate for such an iconic location.

Sofia Ansari’s Towel Reel

She has 13.3 million followers on Instagram and became a sensation for her bold and captivating reels. Her viral towel video garnered over 406K likes and comments, which is the content itself.

Enough, right? Yeah, I think the same too.
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