The average TikTok user spends almost one hour every day in the application. However, American users’ screen time is about to decline rapidly as the app will be banned in the US.
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal against a law that would ban the social media platform on national security grounds. ByteDance, TikTok’s China-based parent company, had challenged the law, arguing that it violates free speech protections for more than 170 million users in the United States. However, a unanimous vote upheld the ruling, meaning the app must now find an approved buyer for a US version by Sunday or it will be blocked. Outgoing US President Joe Biden has said he will not enforce the ban but will leave it to President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. While there are rumors that the ban could still be stopped, a mass exodus of Americans has already begun with users flocking to the alternative Chinese video-sharing app, Red Note.
Many users have been post “TikTok goodbye” videos. The app was first launched in the US in 2016. Some are sarcastic and mock national security concerns, and users say goodbye to “their personal Chinese spy.” Others are more candid, with video montages of preteens turning 18 and newborn puppies turning into gray-haired dogs. “I grew up with this application,” reads dozens of comments.
But it’s youThe videos of “Things I learned on TikTok that changed my life” that They are the most captivating. While social media is regularly criticized for spreading fake news and damaging mental health, these videos show that, at least for some, there is a brighter side.
One video of Brigette Müller has accumulated more than 1 million visits. Her findings include using a yoga mat underneath her. couch cushion to prevent slipping and spraying vodka on vintage clothing to banish musty odors. Thousands of users have participated in the comments section with lessons ranging from recognizing neurodivergent characteristics to how to make an egg with jam. Some describe TikTok as the father or grandmother they never had.
So, in honor of the last few hours of TikTok (at least in the US), here are nine of my favorite lessons.
1. Always roll limes and lemons before squeezing to maximize the amount of juice released. I also ditched my glass lemon squeezer for a fork.
2. Envious of those houses in Architectural compendium Who always seem to have sofas strewn with fluffy, rather than flabby, cushions? The secret is buy a cushion insert that is two inches larger than the cover.
3. To prevent a cutting board from sliding, place a damp kitchen towel underneath. And somehow Put a piece of damp kitchen paper next to an onion. while Cutting prevents your eyes from flowing.
4. you are tying the robe incorrectly. Remove the tie and thread it back through the loops so it hangs down in front. So Instead of tying it around your back, bring the two ends together in the front and that’s it! It will never open unexpectedly again.
5. A former American prisoner taught me how to keep a bag of chips fresh without using an elastic band or clip. tTake the bag and fold the two corners down to form a triangle at the top. Then roll down the opposite side so that it is completely curled and create two “pockets” on the other side. Flip them over to keep them in place and never have stale crises again.
6. Instead of leaving my makeup products scattered across the bathroom sink and I leave my bag by the front door when I enter, now I follow the mantra: “Don’t leave it, keep it.” YoIf you return something to its place immediately after using it, You won’t have to order it later.
7. Using a turntable – Also known as a Lazy Susan – storing spices has meant the end of rummaging in the back of a cupboard for that specific seasoning I could never find.
8. It’s easier to grate cheese by turning a box upside down. side grater. The same goes for a can opener. Place it on top of a can.instead of using it from the side. Stops those sharp, jagged edges.
9. A hair dryer will help remove stubborn stains. glass and plastic adhesive labels. You will also get cardboard box address labels. Extremely useful to reuse after purchases on eBay and Vinted.