Stay safe! Disturbing TikTok trend happening on April 24 explained
A trend related to April 24 is making waves on TikTok for all the wrong reasons. With TikTok's increasing popularity, there has been a rise in dangerous challenges and this new trend is no exception. TikTokers are cautioning one another about the disturbing and viral trend of 'National Rape Day', which is happening just over two weeks post-Easter and two days after Earth Day.
This is especially alarming as April marks Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The trend originated from a TikTok video where six men allegedly encouraged sexual assaults to occur on April 24. The video has been viewed by millions of social media users, with many sharing their reactions to the perceived threat. It's important to be aware of this trend and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
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What is the April 24 trend on TikTok?
April 24 has gained notoriety on TikTok due to a disturbing trend. In 2021, a group of six men allegedly declared April 24 as 'National Rape Day' on TikTok, encouraging sexual assault and even providing tips on how to commit such acts. It's unclear whether this was intended to be a joke and the origins of the trend remain unclear. Nonetheless, many social media users have taken to TikTok to warn others about the potential danger of this 'National Rape Day'. It's important to stay vigilant and aware of this troubling trend as April 24 is here.
'F**king embarrassing'
It seems that the disturbing trend related to April 24 has resurfaced on TikTok in 2023. Recent reaction videos on TikTok indicate that the "twisted trend" is still circulating. In a TikTok video posted in 2023, a user expressed her frustration with the 'April 24 national rape day' trend, calling it "f**king embarrassing" and pointing out that it was disrespectful not only to survivors who were children and men.
tw - s@, r@pe
— dee 🌸 (@deeclispe_) April 23, 2023
tomorrow, april 24th, is a disgusting holiday known as "national rape day". you need to stay indoors as much as possible and be careful in school/work + online. stay safe, love you all <3
like and retweet please to spread the messagehttps://t.co/04Ok4s2uok
r4pe//
— krystal / hunter / jade (denial) (@ST4RB1N4RY) April 24, 2023
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this is a more serious post fyi . tomorrow, april 24th is national rap3 day . if you ignore this , please dni , im trying to spread awareness .
stay safe out there everyone </3
it’s April 20th and I just remembered.
— Tea! 🏳️🌈 (@SultaneGhalbha) April 20, 2023
April is Sexual Awareness Month. Rapists on Tik Tok have named April 24th National Rape Day, claiming that rape is legal on this day and giving tips on how to do it. Please be careful.
Do not use TW for this tweet and help boost it. pic.twitter.com/uMrXosNZVa
How can you report the April 24 TikTok trend?
In case you encounter any TikTok video that promotes sexual assault, regardless of whether it's related to April 24 or not, it's crucial to report it immediately. Many TikTok users are urging their followers to report such videos to keep people safe and send a message that such behavior was unacceptable. To report a TikTok video, tap on the share icon, select "report," and provide the reason for your report. TikTok has strict community guidelines that prohibit this kind of content, and they treat violations reported by users seriously.
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