Keeping up with TikTok trends is a task in itself. As the ‘Snail Meme’ started to surface on the platform, we were just as confused as you are – but don’t worry, we’re breaking it down.
So, what is the meaning of the viral snail trend on TikTok?
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TikTok Snail Meme meaning explained
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The Snail Meme, known as the Immortal Snail or Snail Assassin, refers to a hypothetical scenario, according to Know Your Meme. So, would you accept millions of dollars and made immortal in exchange for being hunted down by a snail with a fatal touch for the rest of their existence?
The meme has made the rounds on all major social media platforms and, now, it’s seeing its way through TikTok.
TikTok creators are playing out how they think the snail-vs-cash scenario would go, and it’s pretty hilarious.
The meme has become so popularised that people have even stopped referring to it as ‘Immortal Snail’. Rather, creators are just calling it ‘the snail’.
5 hilarious examples of the TikTok snail trend
The snail meme is pretty confusing, so take a look at these hilarious examples for a better understanding.
Where did the Snail Meme come from?
According to Know Your Meme, the Immortal Snail has actually been around since 2014.
The same source explains that the meme stems from the Rooster Teeth Podcast, seeing hosts Gus Sorola, Gavin Free, Matt Hullum and Burnie Burns discuss the hypothetical snail scenario.
So, there you have it.
Will you be taking part in the viral trend?
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