00:00TikTok is actively scrubbing thousands of videos this week after a viral fashion trend completely
00:04crossed the line. That's because this week, TikTokers have been getting intense backlash
00:08for using a viral audio clip tied to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie
00:12Kirk. But instead of the memorial, the internet turned it into a dark irony meme. Creators have
00:17been using the audio, which includes the actual sounds of gunshots and screams, to show off
00:21alternative outfits right as the transition hits. Cyber News reports that the backlash grew so
00:25intense, TikTok completely pulled the plug, nuking the audio and issuing community guideline
00:29strikes overnight. It's the ultimate example of creators chasing shock value for the algorithm
00:34until the algorithm fights back. But now on X, some are defending the videos, calling it dark
00:38humor and pointing out political hypocrisies. So what do you think of all of this? Share
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