Tiktok Trend - Girls’ Canon Events - March 2025

The “Girls’ Canon Events” trend started picking up speed in March 2025 and quickly became a staple on TikTok and Instagram Reels.

It’s raw, relatable, and filled with emotion — a way for girls and women to share the messy, bittersweet, awkward moments that shaped them.

Using a dramatic sound and personal text overlays, creators show how these emotional milestones are not just personal, but universal.

What’s this trend all about?

This trend is called the "Girls’ Canon Events" trend. The idea comes from the movie Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, where a "canon event" is a pivotal moment that has to happen in every version of a character’s life.

On TikTok, people use this idea to list the emotional or awkward things most girls go through — moments that feel like unavoidable chapters in the story of growing up.

The vibe is dramatic but relatable, and the audio that ties it all together is a powerful remix: “smells like teen spirit” by ania.

What kind of videos people are making

  • Example 1: A girl waiting alone on a street at night while her “canon events” appear on screen.
  • Example 2: A girl walking in a dramatic moment, text overlay sharing painful but common experiences.
  • Example 3: A selfie-style video with a simple background, but intense emotional meaning in the text list.

Want to use it? Here’s the step-by-step

  • Pick a short clip of yourself — walking, sitting, looking into the camera, or just being in a quiet moment.
  • Use the trending sound: “smells like teen spirit” by ania.
  • Use text overlay: Start with something like “top 5 canon events in a girl’s life:” or “girlhood canon events:”
  • Add 3–5 experiences that feel personal but relatable (awkward crushes, confidence shifts, best friend drama, emotional realizations, etc.).
  • Keep the text short, clear, and easy to read. Set timing so the list stays long enough to be read in full.
  • Write a short caption like “too real 😭” or “don’t lie, you lived at least 3 of these” and use hashtags: #canonevent #girlhood #shedidntknowityet #fyp

When it works best (and why)

This trend hits hardest when it feels real and specific — not too vague or forced. Viewers want to feel like they’re not alone.

  • The events are things lots of girls recognize, even if they don’t talk about them often.
  • The music adds drama and emotional weight.
  • The video feels raw, not polished — that’s what makes it powerful.
  • The format is easy to join, and people love sharing their own lists in the comments.

When it doesn’t work (and why)

  • The events are too generic, like “got sad once.” Viewers scroll past when it’s not specific.
  • The video feels fake or forced, like you’re just chasing views.
  • The music doesn’t match the mood, or the timing is off.
  • Text disappears too fast to read, or isn’t contrasted enough to be seen clearly.
  • You try to be funny or ironic in a format that’s meant to feel emotional and sincere.

More examples

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♬ smells like teen spirit - ania
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♬ smells like teen spirit - ania
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♬ smells like teen spirit - ania
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