Give Me Money TikTok Trend: Have You Done It?

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Carolyn Howell

Last Updated: Oct 23, 2024

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If you’ve seen “Give me money” TikTok trend videos, you may have also wondered, what’s so funny? You have to be in on the joke to understand! 

Here’s everything you need to know about this friendly prank and discover other fun trends on the platform. 

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Just Give Me Money TikTok Trend: How Does It Work?

If there’s a new trending challenge online, odds are good that it started on TikTok! From viral lip-sync battles to addictive dance challenges, fun games, and hilarious dares, trends quickly catch fire on the platform. 

Among the biggest ones this year, so far, is the “Just give me my money” challenge. It’s more of a funny video prank that has tricked even celebrities and pro athletes! 

The challenge involves two or more people who are in on the prank and one unsuspecting participant. The participants may stand in a line or circle. They take turns saying “Just me my money” in a funny voice (with the help of TikTok’s Voice filter). They may also make silly hand gestures. 

After each participant takes their turn, everybody else enthusiastically applauds. Many videos also use sound effects to add the applause. The unknowing “victim” goes last. And after they say, “Just give me my money!” awkward silence follows.

A hilarious and cringey example of the viral prank shows an unsuspecting Mike Tyson shouting, “Give me my f****** money!” Another one with Idris Elba shows the actor walking out on his daughters. 

Participants can also try to outdo each other and make each declaration as over-the-top as possible. Real or exaggerated enthusiasm after each declaration is crucial to the prank. Shouting and jumping make the complete silence at the end funnier. Halfhearted cheer won’t provide the proper buildup to the unexpected plot twist and unpredictable reaction from the “victim”! 

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Top 4 TikTok Challenges 

Did the “Give me my money” challenge get you amped up and ready to try other viral challenges? Here’s a short list of the top challenges on the platform! Enjoy watching the hilarious videos featuring these trends. 

1. Don’t Rush Challenge

The rules are simple. Take a video of yourself putting on makeup. Then, use a fast-forward effect and show the hilarious result of your “rushed” makeup job. The more messed up your makeup, the better!

2. Blinding Lights Dance Challenge

This dance choreography is a lot of fun to learn, especially if you’re a fan of The Weeknd. The accompanying Blinding Lights song is one of the artist’s biggest hits. The dance challenge had millions of people enjoying it even more. 

The footwork looks tricky — it resembles the traditional Irish step dance. And some people have adapted the step dance style when performing the Blinding Lights dance routine. Gather your family and friends and give it a try!

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3. Very Demure, Very Mindful Trend 

Based on satire, this viral trend continues to make the rounds on TikTok. Creator Jools Lebron started the “Very demure, very mindful” video, making fun of stereotypical ideas of femininity in the workplace. 

The original video has the description, “How to be demure and modest and respectful at the workplace.” Jools goes on to say stuff like, “See how I look very presentable? The way I came to the interview is the way I go to the job.” Throughout the video, Jools also speaks in a very demure, reserved, and modest voice. 

The trend, which started in early August of this year, has since taken on a life of its own! Instead of poking fun at the “feminine” stereotype, lots of other creators are celebrating being very demure, very mindful, and very cutesy!

4. The Bye, Bye, Bye Dance Trend is Not Yet Saying Goodbye

Lots of music from past decades have made a huge comeback — thanks to blockbuster movies and hit TV shows. 

Stranger Things revived the ‘80s song “Running Up That Hill” and introduced Kate Bush to Gen Zers. The first Guardians of the Galaxy movie featured a whole cassette tape (Google it!) of songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s. 

More recently, the movie Deadpool & Wolverine solo dance sequence in the opening credits resurrected NSYNC’s ‘90s hit “Bye, Bye, Bye.” And TikTokers worldwide have been spawning their own versions of the dance. 

Do you want to join the trend? There are tons of easy tutorials on TikTok! 

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Where Do I Find the Latest TikTok Trends? Frequently Asked Questions

Do you want to have your shot at going viral? Participate in the latest trend on TikTok! But where do you go to find the most popular challenges on the platform? Here are a few more FAQs about trends on TikTok. 

What is the Just Give Me My Money trend on TikTok?

The trend is a playful prank that involves a group of people saying the line, “Give me my money!” one by one. Wild and enthusiastic cheer and applause follow each declaration. The catch is that the last person to say it is completely clueless about what’s gonna happen after they take their turn. 

Everybody else is in on the harmless joke, which is to be completely silent when the “victim” expects applause. 

Where do I find the latest trends on TikTok?

You can go straight to the search box to look for “trending now,” “trending dance,” “trending songs,” and other similar keywords. You can also use the word “viral” in place of “trending” when performing a search. 

A more accurate resource is TikTok’s Creative Center. Explore the page’s Trends tab to find trending hashtags, songs, creators, and popular videos. You can also filter your search by category and country. 

Hitch a Ride on a Viral Train Before It Reaches Full Speed

You can join any trend on TikTok just for fun! But if you’re aiming for virality, you have to catch the viral train while it’s still gaining momentum. This gives you the best odds of gaining massive viewership before the competition for feed visibility becomes tight. 

For example, the “Give me money” TikTok trend has been slowing down for some time now. TikTok trends often come and go in the blink of an eye. You must be quick to join one while it’s still gaining popularity. Having the right audience will further help push your content into the spotlight. 

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