What is the Just Give me my Money TikTok trend? Viral craze takes over social media

TikTok is known to start viral trends, some hilarious but at times dangerous. The latest fad to hit the social media platform is known as 'Just Give Me My Money.' While harmless, the trend has seen TikTokers prank their family, friends, and even co-workers.

The caper involves everyone in the group taking turns to animatedly say, "Just give me my money" with hand gestures. Each person's performance is followed by applause and cheers. After the victim, whose turn comes last, makes the statement, the group remains silent, much to their confusion.

The viral TikTok trend has received mostly positive reactions from internet users. However, some netizens have the prank in poor humor. Here are some comments seen on X:

"call me goody two shoes, but i don't find the "just give me my money" trend funny. like wdym you find joy in making people feel left out and anxious," one user wrote.

"This trend on TikTok “just give me my money” is so hilarious," another added.

"I did that “just give me my money trend with my friends and mehn I’m dying of laughter," commented@12th_thecreator.

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How do you do the 'Just give me my money' prank on TikTok?

To pull off the 'Just give me my money' prank, one needs at least another co-conspirator and an unsuspecting victim with all of them standing in a circle. The idea is to tell the person that they are going to participate in a viral TikTok trend that includes them mimicking one of the conspirators.

In this case, it is saying, "Just give me my money" in a funny voice with animated hand gestures, following which everyone loudly claps and cheers for the person who said it. Co-conspirators take turns saying the phrase with a silly voice and wacky hand gestures, which are met with enthusiastic reactions.

That is, until the victim, who goes last, takes their turn. Emboldened by the mood, they would expect applause but are met with silence and poker faces, much to their confusion. The victim realizes they have been the subject of a prank, leading to humorous reactions.

This is not the only funny viral trend on the video-sharing platform. Earlier this year, 'Hello, Sharks' made its rounds online, getting its name from the popular reality TV show Shark Tank. The series features aspiring entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas to potential investors or sharks. They begin their pitch, usually saying, "Hello, sharks, today I am seeking..."

TikTokers mimick Shark Tank pitches, but instead of big investments, they ask for small favors like a snack or a trip to a concert. It's super easy to participate in the fad. One just has to record themselves looking professional and serious while asking for something that is anything but serious or professional.