Tiktok Trend - I Hate Small Talk - May 2025

The “I hate small talk” trend exploded in May 2025 and is now everywhere on TikTok and Instagram Reels.

It mixes humor, irony, and depth in a super simple format — just a short video with text and trending audio. People use it to say, “I don’t want surface-level convos — I want to talk about aliens, death, secrets, childhood memories… or your credit card details.”

If your content is personal, funny, or emotional, this trend is perfect for you.

What’s this trend all about?

The trend starts with a short sentence like “I hate small talk.” Then, the creator adds a list of random, deep, or completely absurd things they’d rather talk about. It’s paired with eye-catching visuals (like someone looking dramatic or a chill POV shot) and emotional or ironic music.

The text is the star here — and it can be serious, funny, or weird. That’s what makes this trend so customizable and viral.

What kind of videos people are making

  • Example 1: A woman in a scarf and sunglasses, sunlight streaming in, with the text “I hate small talk. I wanna talk about aliens… and your credit card number.” The romantic music makes it extra ironic.
  • Example 2: A guy in a hoodie, serious face, dancing slightly with the same kind of absurd text — but paired with “Despacito” to make it funny.
  • Example 3: A driving POV with longer, emotional text about wanting real conversations. The slow music makes it feel deep and reflective.

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

  • Pick your vibe: Do you want to be funny/ironic or deep/aesthetic?
  • Write your text: Start with “I hate small talk” and then list what you’d *rather* talk about. Mix serious, weird, or emotional stuff. (e.g., “Aliens, your dreams, your flaws… your favorite pizza topping.”)
  • Choose your audio:
  • Pick or film your visuals: You can record yourself doing something subtle (like adjusting sunglasses), film a pretty background, or use a static image.
  • Add the text on screen. Make sure it’s easy to read, stays long enough, and fits the beat.
  • Add hashtags like #ihatesmalltalk #deeptalks #relatable #fyp

When it works best (and why)

This trend shines when your text stands out and the music enhances the mood.

  • Text that’s funny, strange, or deeply real makes people stop scrolling.
  • Music that either *matches* or *totally contrasts* the vibe makes it memorable.
  • Visuals should be simple but expressive or aesthetic — don’t overdo it.
  • Use this trend to show your personality, share deep thoughts, or just make people laugh.

When it doesn’t work (and why)

Here’s what can go wrong:

  • Your text is too generic — make it unique and *you*
  • It’s hard to read — choose a good font size and color
  • The video is too long or too short to follow the text
  • The audio feels random or doesn’t support the mood
  • You post the trend without any twist or personal touch — it blends into the crowd

This trend is all about low-effort visuals and high-impact text. Whether you’re being silly, soulful, or sarcastic — the more “you” it feels, the better it works.

More examples

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