Tik Tok: There Goes The Social Clock
I'm a simple woman. I see a video, I click it. It could either be the best decision i've made or the worst possible mistake. Either or, we still make these decisions on how we let them shape us as a society.
No. I'm not getting into any political bull.
However, I am going to talk about how social media has affected us so greatly that it goes to Congress and the President... The PRESIDENT. The big man in office pushing buttons to either obliterate a country or order a McSandwich.
I know the ban is supposed to be a good thing for Americans, but how are we taking this information?
I love social media as much as the next person, so I'm a little hurt that Tik Tok is banned. The one app I can finally watch funny memes or learn information on a topic I've never heard about.Yes, there are other platforms, but not as eye catching and attention grabbing, in my opinion.
Any entertaining content I can get my hands on, I am glued to my phone like Gorilla.
Don't get me wrong, there are some downsides. Me just aimlessly scrolling through my feed until 4 o'clock in the morning. Me effortlessly buying things that I either think are cool, useful, or look delicious.
Look, I'm a sucker for marketing, DON'T JUDGE ME!
*crunches on asian snacks*
Regardless, did we just get out of hand with our self control on these apps that now the government wants a piece of the American- I mean Chinese pie?
We see products left and right, ads on new and upcoming projects, and lives...so.. so many lives.
*shudder*
To those that make a living with lives, I commend you for getting your buck (get your bag, boo)
However, If I loose my late night scrolling material, I may just be a more miserable person, not gonna lie. I like a good laugh.(and y'all are funny)
But I do see how this ban could be a good thing?
Ow, stop throwing tomatoes.
I am a Gen Z-er. I am not a new Gen Z person. I am early 2000's my-toy-was-a-radio-and-a-cardboard-box baby. I love to listen to new music and pop culture. But what I don't see now are younger people, or children for that matter, appreciating the smaller, finer things in life. Like earthworms after a rainstorm or how it feels to make a restaurant out of sticks, leaves, and mud. I did grow up with some tech, but for the most part, I had to use my imagination.
"Wow, what is that?" You may ask?
It's pretty simple actually. You see something that isn't something you want it to be, so you pretend it is and have fun with it. Like a bed sheet as a king's robe or under a table as a castle. See what's around you and make something new.
I’m of course talking to the kids, but if you adults out there want to make a pillow fort, be my guest(no judgment here)
All I'm saying is a little break from social media doesn't have to hurt everybody. You can take up a new hobbie so maybe aimless scrolling isn't something you look forward to after a long, hard day's work.
I still think the ban is bullsh*t though. -Me, a TikToker
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