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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2024 · 8 MIN

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from TikTok Trending · host Zoe Ellington

The "Do you speak English or Spanish?" meme is the latest TikTok trend taking over everyone's For You Pages. Originating from prank videos by TikToker Alfonso Pinpon, this meme involves asking unsuspecting individuals if they speak English or Spanish, followed by the challenge "Whoever moves first is gay." This prank has led to hilarious freeze-offs and sparked a wave of creative spinoffs. From people preemptively freezing to flamboyant dance moves as a show of pride, this trend has evolved in unexpected ways. Even celebrities like IShowSpeed and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have joined the fun, adding to the meme's viral success. Dive into the origin, evolution, and cultural impact of this absurd yet wildly popular TikTok phenomenon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The "Do you speak English or Spanish?" meme is the latest TikTok trend taking over everyone's For You Pages. Originating from prank videos by TikToker Alfonso Pinpon, this meme involves asking unsuspecting individuals if they speak English or Spanish, followed by the challenge "Whoever moves first is gay." This prank has led to hilarious freeze-offs and sparked a wave of creative spinoffs. From people preemptively freezing to flamboyant dance moves as a show of pride, this trend has evolved in unexpected ways. Even celebrities like IShowSpeed and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have joined the fun, adding to the meme's viral success. Dive into the origin, evolution, and cultural impact of this absurd yet wildly popular TikTok phenomenon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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