Is Tik Tok The New Google
By: Ava Kunkle
What is Tik Tok?
Tik Tok is a social media app that allows for users to get a short glimpse into users from all around the world. Tik Tok is a way for people around the globe to connect on all different levels, and reach levels of communication never done before. Tik Tok offers lifestyle hacks, news, dancing, cooking, and much more that gives people a new reality of socialization in this climate of isolation. Not only does it offer funny videos to escape the realities of one’s world, verified users who are doctors, dentists, and spokesman people all solicit advice that can be lifechanging for many who are unaware of different problems that can arise in a lifetime. In fact, Tik Tok has changed lives by posting information on different medical problems that if caught early can be treated.
Ex. Medical accomplishments
Many young adults are eductaed through Tik Tok on the different nuances that can occur with health as you get older, or bringing awareness to stuff not frequently discussed. Breast cancer awareness has been something commonly talked about within our society to bring light to the different findings to prevent the spread of it. Different accounts that pop up on one’s For You Page could save lives due to the discussions that are taken place about medical The app has allowed for many to get financial support around the holidays by posting on Tik Tok with their GoFundMe attached. It has also allowed for many to find livers, kidneys, and many other organs that they are in search of and looking for a match.
Hacks/DIY of Tik Tok
Tik Tok has allowed for many to become made aware of hacks to fun lifestyle trends. Whether that is heatless curls using a rope, quick oatmeal hacks, or 10 minute ab workouts that will change your life Tik Tok has it. Tik Tok is a place for opinions on almost anything you could imagine with numerous dupes to help change your life. With the curated For You Page it is guaranteed you will receive all of the videos that appeal to your life style needs and wants.
Meeting New Friends
Not only does it let people from all over communicate in a way that is quick, easy, and effective but many have met loved ones they had no idea about. Tik Tok has brought together broken families, separated siblings, and friends they never thought they would see again. It has given a whole new opportunity to meet people from all over.
Why it is important to get on Tik Tok?
It is important to get on the app to ensure best quality of life. You will save money due to the large amount of discount hacks Tik Tok presents. You will learn every beauty, work out, and sports trick you could dream of. It could even give you an opportunity in career and personal life to meet new people. If you are feeling really wild you can even try to become famous on the app which if the algorithm is met properly is not difficult. Tik Tok presents a load of opportunities to it’s viewers and is not the average social media.
How to get an account?
It is simple all you need to do is download the app, think of a username, and get to scrolling! The app is effective and efficient with its simple benefits to the social app. Follow your favorite cooking videos, creators, or simply just scroll to get a good laugh. Tik Tok has it all.
References-
https://www.buzzfeed.com/daily/tiktok-medical-advice-decent
https://www.buzzfeed.com/racheldunkel/diy-projects-from-tiktok-to-try-at-home
https://www.wsmv.com/news/tennessee-family-goes-viral-on-tiktok-after-finding-long-lost-siblings/article_55588268-a44e-11eb-b7e7-5f76ed012971.html