Tiktok Trend - I'M Chopped But At Least I Have A Big Heart - May 2025
“I’m chopped but at least I have a big heart” is one of the most relatable and emotional trends popping off in May 2025. It’s spreading fast on TikTok and Instagram Reels, mixing self-deprecating humor with vulnerability and heart.
This trend taps into how we see ourselves — the flaws we joke about, and the good we hope others notice. It’s funny, sad, and oddly comforting all at once.
What’s this trend all about?
The trend is called “I’m chopped but at least I have a big heart”. It uses a side-by-side split screen: on the left is usually the creator looking awkward, funny, or “unattractive” (that’s what “chopped” means in slang). On the right, there’s a glamorous, confident, or cool-looking person (sometimes the creator, sometimes someone else).
Over this, there’s emotional text like: “me because ik im chopped but i have a big heart”. The audio makes it even more dramatic: a melancholic song from original sound by ADDAKADABRA with lyrics like “Treat me mean and cruel, but love me...”
It’s the contrast that hits — the humor, the insecurity, and the hope of still being lovable despite not being “perfect.”
What kind of videos people are making
- Example 1: A smiling girl with braces compared to a confident girl in a glamorous green dress
- Example 2: Same girl again, this time vs. someone casually cool in a hallway
- Example 3: A quick flash version, short and punchy, with the same message
Want to use it? Here’s the step-by-step
- Find and save the trending audio.
- Record a short clip or take a photo of yourself looking “chopped” — make a silly face, use an awkward angle, etc.
- Pick your “aspirational” image or clip — it could be someone else or a stylish version of you.
- Use a video editor (TikTok, Instagram Reels, CapCut, etc.) to create a split screen. The “chopped” side goes on the left, the “glow-up” on the right.
- Make the clips alternate quickly within the split screen — synced to the beat of the music.
- Add the text: “me because ik im chopped but i have a big heart” or a variation.
- Export in vertical format and post with hashtags like #chopped #bigheart #relatable #trend #foryou
When it works best (and why)
This trend works when it feels real, funny, and just a bit emotional. Here’s what helps:
- Clear contrast between the two images — make it obvious and fun
- Audio timing — make sure the cuts hit right with the music
- Readable text — place it in the center and avoid cluttered spots
- A bit of vulnerability — people connect with honesty
When it doesn’t work (and why)
Some things can make this trend fall flat:
- If the text is too hard to read or disappears too fast
- If the contrast between the two clips isn’t clear or funny
- Using random images of people without permission — could lead to backlash
- If it feels too fake or try-hard — people want authenticity