As if having Tyra Banks judge your cringe-worthy memories on TikTok wasn’t a brutal enough blow to your ego, the “Humbled” TikTok trend has arrived on the scene. Creators are using this sarcastic, yet silly trend to recall moments when they were majorly “humbled” in some way, whether it was getting hit in the head with a soccer ball after intentionally trying to avoid it or getting viciously attacked by an oat milk latte. The hashtag #Humbled already has 270.6 million views on the app, and the trending sound has been used in over 70,000 videos so far. Whether your most embarrassing moment involves accidentally getting disqualified at your diving competition (@fishmommy13’s video makes for a solid laugh) or having middle schoolers shamelessly voice their opinions on your fashion sense, you’ll want to channel your most humiliating moments for this amusing TikTok trend.
The “Humbled” trend features a soundbite that was originally posted by creator @mcuctrl on TikTok a few weeks ago. It includes a brief clip from a song called “Parking Lot Date” by yn glocc, although based on the video’s comment section, musician “mystic shawty” on SoundCloud has also been credited for the tune. Unlike some TikTok trends that rely heavily on the audio or specific lyrics themselves, (think: Nothing In My Brain, Screaming Crying, I’m So Happy), the “Humbled” audio is purely instrumental with no lyrics or dialogue. In fact, the laid-back, groovy soundbite provides a stark contrast to the trend, which is far more text and story-heavy than other popular TikTok trends. So, if you’re not interested in using a complicated trending soundbite but you’re okay with a bit of extra writing, this might be a great TikTok trend to try.
For a clear example of the “Humbled” TikTok trend, check out this version by creator @bobabro. In the selfie-style video, the text overlay reads: “Times that I have been ridiculously humbled,” along with a total of eight mini paragraphs describing a unique memory. For example, one reads: “seeing myself in the sTuDy wItH mE vid I posted on my finsta my freshman year” and another says, “Having a stranger come up to me after benching 55lbs and saying, ‘it’s okay to ask for a spot!!!’” In @bobabro’s example, you’ll notice that the text overlay basically covers the entire screen of her video, and other TikTokers are taking a nearly identical approach.
Like many successful TikTok trends, “Humbled” is entertaining and relatable at the same time. Chances are, everyone can relate to that niche feeling of being “ridiculously humbled,” whether the moment in question was humorous or straight-up terrible. TikToker @cl8ton shares a variety of funny moments in his version, from getting rejected from a college he didn’t even apply to and being caught using Shazam at a party to spilling water at a restaurant as an adult (relatable). Creator @yoorajung got a slice of humble pie while taking the MCAT and failing her driver’s license twice. TikToker @morgdaviss got the courage to admit to her math teacher that she needed help, to which he responded, “I know.” She was also humbled after someone saw her without makeup on and automatically assumed she was sick. Creator @ashleylaager’s great-grandmother said she looks bad with blonde hair, and @owenreeman got pulled over by a cop while listening to the song “Wings” by Little Mix (naturally).
In perhaps one of the funniest versions of #Humbled, @sadadaze says: “me reading everyone’s humbling experiences as if I didn’t write a love note to my crush then hid it in his desk…then he reported someone was stalking him, there was an investigation, and he started crying when he couldn’t figure out who it was.” It is unclear how the creator managed to fit all of this text overlay in one frame, but we’re all here for it. Also, hilarious.
To try the “Humbled” TikTok trend on your own, think of a time when you were brutally humbled — as in, ego at level zero. The more entertaining examples you can fit into one frame, the better, and don’t worry if the stories themselves cover up your entire video — that’s 100% the point of this trend! Draft your quippy “mini-stories” in your Notes app, then head to TikTok, bookmark this trending audio to use in the background of your video, and start shooting selfie-style. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a video that comically highlights your embarrassing moments in a clever way.
Whether you just got called out for misspelling a word in your English essay or you’re forever learning how to clap on beat due to having no rhythm whatsoever, tell us about a time (or eight) when you were seriously #humbled. Create a witty caption, add the trending hashtag, and join the millions of people hopping on this viral moment. And of course, don’t forget to have fun with it and laugh at yourself, since that’s what the clock app is about, after all. Good luck!
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