Tiktok Trend - My Current Boyfriend - May 2025

The “My Current Boyfriend” trend popped up in May 2025 and quickly became a go-to prank on TikTok and Instagram Reels.

It’s simple, funny, and hits just the right balance between teasing and affection. It’s perfect for couple creators, lighthearted prank accounts, or anyone who loves playful relationship content.

What’s this trend all about?

This trend involves casually calling your long-term partner “my current boyfriend” in conversation — and filming their reaction. That one little word, “current,” is what makes it funny and awkward. It hints (jokingly) that they might not be around forever… and that’s exactly what sparks the priceless reactions.

Partners usually react with surprise, fake offense, or playful teasing. Some even fire back with lines like “my girlfriend at the moment.” The result? Totally natural, unscripted humor that’s super relatable.

What kind of videos people are making

  • Example 1: A woman says something about her “current boyfriend” while riding in a car. The guy immediately reacts, asking, “Current?? Who’s the other one?”
  • Example 2: A couple is in the kitchen cooking smash burgers. She says “my current boyfriend” and he fires back by calling her his “girlfriend at the moment.”
  • Example 3: A girl eating pizza says, “my current boyfriend Colin and I made this.” Colin, off-screen, is genuinely confused and asks, “Current??”

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

  • Pick a normal situation — driving, cooking, eating, talking about plans — anything casual and shared.
  • Set up your phone discreetly so you can capture your boyfriend’s face and voice clearly. Use a tripod or prop it up somewhere stable.
  • Start a conversation naturally. For example, “So for dinner tonight…” or “We’re going to try that new place…”
  • Drop the line: “My current boyfriend and I…” as casually as possible. Don’t overemphasize it — the more natural, the better.
  • Keep filming to catch his reaction. Most will look confused, surprised, or fake-annoyed. Some may laugh or tease back.
  • Edit the video: trim to the good parts, add a short intro text like “Calling him my current boyfriend to see what he does 😂”, maybe add captions, and keep it short and clear.
  • Optional: Add light music or trending audio, as long as it doesn’t overpower the voice reaction.
  • Use hashtags like #currentboyfriend #coupleprank #funnyreaction #relationshiphumor #myboyfriendreaction
  • Show your boyfriend the final video and make sure he’s okay with you posting it!

When it works best (and why)

This trend is super effective when it feels natural and fun. Here’s what makes it click:

  • The moment feels real — like part of your everyday life
  • The reaction is genuine, even if just a smirk or confused glance
  • You’re both clearly comfortable joking with each other
  • The setting is relatable: car rides, dinner prep, pizza night
  • The video is short and the punchline lands quickly

When it doesn’t work (and why)

This is a lighthearted prank, but here’s what can make it fall flat or backfire:

  • Your partner doesn’t like being filmed or teased — always know your audience
  • The setting feels too staged or forced
  • You repeat the phrase too many times — once is enough for the joke to land
  • The reaction isn’t visible or the audio is too quiet
  • You post without their consent — always double-check!

In the end, the “My Current Boyfriend” trend is about connection, surprise, and playfulness. If you keep it fun, natural, and respectful, it’s an easy and hilarious way to join the viral fun.

More examples

@saraaajames

He’s so over it😭

♬ original sound - sara james
@ashleyhermanrealestate

MY CURRENT BOYFRIEND

♬ original sound - Ashley Herman
@maddiegoetzzzzz

HAHAH BUT I FEEL SO BAD

♬ original sound - Maddie Goetz
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