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New Paper
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Paper
S'pore content creators tap popular 'Italian brainrot' memes, unaware of darker undertones
In the last couple of months, adults and children alike may have come across a series of social media sensations: a wooden oblong creature holding a baseball bat, a ballerina with a cappuccino for a head and a walking shark wearing blue Nike shoes. These surrealist internet memes first garnered views and "likes" in early 2025. Nonsensical and mildly grotesque, the artificial intelligence (AI)-generated characters instantly earned themselves a spot among social media's beloved "brainrot" genre. Brainrot refers to content deemed to be of low quality or value, non-intellectual, trivial and addictive, and also refers to the supposed negative psychological and cognitive effects caused by it. Tung Tung Tung Sahur (the wooden oblong object), Ballerina Cappuccina (the ballerina), Tralalero Tralala (the walking shark) and Bombardino Crocodilo (a crocodile head with a bomber plane body) are part of the cast. They all have pseudo-Italian names and their clips are voiced over in Italian. One video of Tung Tung Tung Sahur doing a famous TikTok dance that was posted on April 27 received 26 million likes. But these memes are sometimes embedded with offensive and problematic messaging, which viewers may be unaware of. The original AI-generated Italian-language video featuring Bombardino Crocodilo mocked the deaths of children in Gaza and glorified terrorism as a whole. As for some Tralalero Tralala clips, the narration mocks Islam and includes blasphemous statements. Several Singaporean influencers and content creators have leveraged Italian brainrot's virality, creating fashion videos featuring outfits inspired by the characters or a Zumba video starring the dancing aunties of local community group Everdance. On May 19, content creator Jovanna Yam, 22, posted a TikTok video of her mother reading out Italian brainrot names, while she played the instrumental audio on the piano. The video has since amassed 15,600 likes and 284,000 views, up from her usual 13,000. Ms Yam, who goes by migraineyy on TikTok, told The Straits Times: "I mostly post videos of myself playing classical piano pieces and pop covers, so I did not expect this one to go this viral. I was trying to create more funny content to hook my audience. "When you watch an Italian brainrot video for too long, the algorithm deems that you like this kind of content and pushes out more of it on your 'For You' page. All my social media accounts were filled with these videos." But she added she was not aware of the darker undertones of Italian brainrot. "It is definitely a cause for concern as nobody would expect them to be controversial. Most of us watch these types of videos for entertainment because of how nonsensical they are." Since finding out about some offensive versions, she intends to check her comments thoroughly to ensure she has not offended any followers. In April, local Gen Z social media couple Dyce and Ce posted a video of themselves on Instagram and TikTok trying the Guess The Italian Brainrot Character filter challenge, which garnered 358,000 likes and nearly four million views. In the comments section, most netizens praised their humour and asked where they could find the filter. But a few demonstrated more awareness of the implications of the series. One netizen wrote: "I'm Italian. The first name (Tralalero Tralala) means something bad." Another added: "It was funny until someone told me the meaning of Tralalero Tralala and Bombardino Crocodilo."
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
S'pore content creators tap popular ‘Italian brainrot' memes, unaware of darker undertones
SINGAPORE – In the last couple of months, adults and children alike may have come across a series of social media sensations: a wooden oblong creature holding a baseball bat, a ballerina with a cappuccino for a head and a walking shark wearing blue Nike shoes. These surrealist internet memes first garnered views and 'likes' in early 2025. Nonsensical and mildly grotesque, the artificial intelligence (AI)-generated characters instantly earned themselves a spot among social media's beloved 'brainrot' genre. Brainrot refers to content deemed to be of low quality or value, non-intellectual, trivial and addictive, and also refers to the supposed negative psychological and cognitive effects caused by it. Tung Tung Tung Sahur (the wooden oblong object), Ballerina Cappuccina (the ballerina), Tralalero Tralala (the walking shark) and Bombardino Crocodilo (a crocodile head with a bomber plane body) are part of the cast. They all have pseudo-Italian names and their clips are voiced over in Italian. One video of Tung Tung Tung Sahur doing a famous TikTok dance that was posted on April 27 received 26 million likes. But these memes are sometimes embedded with offensive and problematic messaging, which viewers may be unaware of. The original AI-generated Italian-language video featuring Bombardino Crocodilo mocked the deaths of children in Gaza and glorified terrorism as a whole. As for some Tralalero Tralala clips, the narration mocks Islam and includes blasphemous statements. Several Singaporean influencers and content creators have leveraged Italian brainrot's virality, creating fashion videos featuring outfits inspired by the characters or a Zumba video starring the dancing aunties of local community group Everdance . On May 19, content creator Jovanna Yam, 22, posted a TikTok video of her mother reading out Italian brainrot names, while she played the instrumental audio on the piano. The video has since amassed 15,600 likes and 284,000 views, up from her usual 13,000. Ms Yam, who goes by migraineyy on TikTok, told The Straits Times: 'I mostly post videos of myself playing classical piano pieces and pop covers, so I did not expect this one to go this viral. I was trying to create more funny content to hook my audience. 'When you watch an Italian brainrot video for too long, the algorithm deems that you like this kind of content and pushes out more of it on your 'For You' page. All my social media accounts were filled with these videos.' But she added she was not aware of the darker undertones of Italian brainrot. 'It is definitely a cause for concern as nobody would expect them to be controversial. Most of us watch these types of videos for entertainment because of how nonsensical they are.' Since finding out about some offensive versions, she intends to check her comments thoroughly to ensure she has not offended any followers. In April, local Gen Z social media couple Dyce and Ce posted a video of themselves on Instagram and TikTok trying the Guess The Italian Brainrot Character filter challenge, which garnered 358,000 likes and nearly four million views. In the comments section, most netizens praised their humour and asked where they could find the filter . But a few demonstrated more awareness of the implications of the series. One netizen wrote: 'I'm Italian. The first name (Tralalero Tralala) means something bad.' Another added: 'It was funny until someone told me the meaning of Tralalero Tralala and Bombardino Crocodilo.' Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Tung Tung Tung Sahur: What is the new TikTok meme and why is it trending?
If you haven't come across the viral Tung Tung Tung Sahur meme on TikTok, chances are you will, eventually. While trends are an everyday affair on the internet, the new 'brainrot' meme has left netizens perplexed. Amid the growing presence of the creepy, cylindrical wooden character, netizens are curious about its origins and the meaning behind it, if any. Unlike common social media trends, the Tung Tung Tung Sahur seems to have no exact meaning or a fact-based origin story. However, the first visual of the now-viral creature was shared by TikTok user @noxaasht on February 28. In this initial post, the character, referred to as Tung Tung Tung Sahur, which looks like a wooden log with an odd face, holds a bat while an Indonesian voice-over plays. The translation of the audio according to Know Your Meme reads, 'Tung tung tung tung sahur. Scary anomaly that only comes out at Sahur. it is said that if someone is called for Sahur three times and does not answer, then this creature comes to your house. It's very scary. Tung tung usually makes a sound like a gong. Share it with your friends who have trouble eating Sahur.' Meanwhile, 'suhoor' refers to the meal consumed by Muslims before dawn in the month of Ramadan, according to the Islamic Relief U.K. website. The word Sahur in Tung Tung Tung Sahur is supposedly linked to 'suhoor.' Other social media users claim that 'Tung Tung Tung' mimics the sound of the drumbeats used as a wake-up call for 'suhoor' in several parts of Indonesia. 'Nearing the end of Ramadan in late March 2025, many Indonesian internet users began joking about Tung Tung Tung Sahur returning back to his homeland, having completed his mission of scaring everyone into taking Sahur,' the description for the viral brainrot meme further reads on Know Your Meme.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tung Tung Tung Sahur meme explained: Know the origin story behind Ramadan's viral wake-up call
The rapidly evolving landscape of social media can easily be gauged by the fact that a simple meme has the potential to kick off a massive trend that may dominate the timelines of users for weeks or even months. One such viral sensation that has managed to gain widespread recognition in recent months is the Tung Tung Tung Sahur meme. The template is inspired by a meme that was first shared online by TikTok user @noxaasht in February this year. Tung Tung Tung Sahur meme: Popularity A large number of social media users have shared their own versions of the meme since it was originally posted. The star of the viral meme is an animated cylindrical wooden log that closely resembles a 'mugdar', a traditional weight training tool that originated in ancient India. The animated oddity is shown holding a baseball bat. The original audio of the popular meme template includes a chant of Tung Tung Tung Sahur. With the popularity of the meme rising rapidly in some Islamic countries such as Indonesia, let's take a look at what it depicts. Also Read : Beware! USDA issues health alert against Alsi Pork carnitas for possible metal contamination risk by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Linda Kozlowski, 67, Shows Off Her Perfect Figure In A New Photo Today's NYC Undo In order to gain an understanding of the meme, we first need to get a grasp on what the Tung Tung Tung Sahur phrase conveys. 'Sahur' refers to the meal consumed by Muslims during the pre-dawn hours before the start of their daily fasting period in the month of Ramadan. Meanwhile, Tung Tung Tung is used to mimic the drum-beating that is used in several parts of Indonesia as a wake-up call for 'sahur'. The Tung Tung Tung Sahur craze has gained considerable traction on Instagram. Social media users across platforms are sharing unique versions of the meme. Some of these memes feature AI-generated characters. The signature chant of the original meme is being remixed by users in various formats. A filter borne out of the trend is also gaining rapid popularity with users. Live Events Tung Tung Tung Sahur viral meme: What does it mean? The meme's popularity reflects how younger social media users do not hesitate from adopting bizarre trends. The Tung Tung Tung Sahur meme has quickly made a place for it in the timelines of users with its quirky appeal. It has also emerged as a cultural reference with a wide appeal among youngsters. Like every other meme, it is hard to predict how long will Tung Tung Ting Sahur manage to retain its place on the timeline of social media users. However, the trend has surely had a good run so far. Also Read : Shannon Sharpe faces $50m lawsuit as NFL legend sued for rape, sexual battery FAQs What does Tung Tung Tung Sahur mean? Tung Tung Tung Sahur is a phrase that depicts the drumming beat used to wake people up for the pre-dawn 'sahur' meal in various parts of Indonesia during Ramadan. 2 . Who posted the meme first? It is reported that the Tung Tung Tung Sahur meme was originally posted by a TikTok account named @noxaasht.
Express Tribune
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Has the viral 'Tung Tung Tung Sahur' meme crossed your feed yet? Here's all about the trend
The "Tung Tung Tung Sahur" meme has taken TikTok by storm in 2025, capturing the attention of users with its creepy yet intriguing content. The meme features an animated wooden character, resembling a cylindrical piece of wood, accompanied by the chant 'Tung Tung Tung Sahur.' The character's voiceover and surreal visuals have left many users wondering about its meaning and origin. The meme's roots trace back to a TikTok video shared by user @noxaasht in February 2025. In this initial post, the character—referred to as Tung Tung Tung Sahur—is depicted holding a wooden bat and appears when the word "sahur" is said three times. In Ramadan, "sahur" is the pre-dawn meal consumed before the fast begins, making the meme a nod to the early morning drumming traditions in Indonesia that wake people for sahur. As the trend spread, users on TikTok created their own versions, remixing the sound and visualizing it with AI-generated characters. The meme has since evolved into a full-blown internet phenomenon, with creators adding their unique twists and using the iconic chant in various formats. Some even use a special 'Tung Tung Tung Sahur' filter to further fuel the viral trend. The meme's appeal lies in its oddity and the sense of internet-driven creativity, drawing comparisons to other TikTok memes like Tim Cheese and John Pork—meme trends that also feature seemingly nonsensical or bizarre elements. Though the meme started as a simple, quirky piece of content, it has now become a cultural reference, with users adopting it as part of their online identity. As the meme continues to thrive on TikTok, its future remains uncertain, but for now, the 'Tung Tung Tung Sahur' meme is a prime example of how internet trends evolve, blending surreal storytelling with cultural references.
