What is the 'Goofy Ahh' trend on TikTok? Viral challenge takes video sharing platform by storm
TikTok is known for many trends, some absurd, some humorous and some downright silly. The 'Goofy Ahh' trend is among them. Though not much is known about how this trend started, it has taken the video-sharing platform by storm.
Lately, slang words and abbreviated terms have taken over TikTok, 'Goofy Ahh' is among them. Here's all that is known about the viral trend.
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The audio of ‘Goofy Ahh' has become so popular on TikTok that many are using it to create short videos, with clips usually containing absurd visuals, cartoon sound effects and strange noises.
Choco searched up some goofy ahh stuff #cookierunfanart #Cookierun #darkcacaocookie #darkchococookie pic.twitter.com/yDO5m8SpDr
— ☆ 《RiverArt》 ☆ (@Riverart_slay) March 13, 2023
What is the 'Goofy Ahh' trend all about?
The trend went viral after appearing all over the platform without much context. It has been combined with a few other audio clips by users, who have now created what is known as the 'Goofy Ahh' audio. The majority of search results for this recent TikTok fad are compilations of short, unpredictable and humorous footage. Cartoon-ish sound effects are randomly featured in the audio. TikTok users frequently question the genuine intent of the trend due to constant changes in the audio mentioned and the occasional inclusion of sounds from Goofy-themed shows.
The humorous, towering and awkward cartoon canine, Goofy, the well-known Disney character is not directly associated with the fad. Instead, the term is used to reference many different things. To create a comedic effect, it is generally used before a noun or a verb.
Netizens have been resorting to the 'Goofy Ahh' trend when they want to mock something. As with many TikTok trends, it has now become its own separate entity. With many individuals mixing absurd and silly sounds, one user has even produced a “Goofy Ahh Ringtone”.
The trend is not just on TikTok. The expression is frequently used by Twitter users to show how silly a tweet is. Social media users are currently having a great time adopting the trend, even if it might not last long.
Goofy Ahh Instagram comments I get: (note this is not in an order and will continue to add on as I go) pic.twitter.com/bMtayphSBo
— yoshida + douma + anything spam account (@4evermeeow) March 13, 2023
Dream girl trend with 'Goofy Ahh' audio
A filter, The "Goofy Ahh Soundboard", is now being used by TikTokers to make their red flags visible to potential suitors. Almost two million videos have already been added to the filter.
However, the most recent craze involves TikTokers proving they aren't the "dream girl" many people might imagine them to be. Some users use it to stitch and react to videos they have seen or to play around with the silly sounds. Even men are following the trend, too. They demonstrate why their lives aren't what they seem to be rather than exposing their flaws.