Tiktok Trend - That Was Rude - May 2025

The “That Was Rude” trend started spreading fast in May 2025, showing up all over TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

It’s bold, funny, and super relatable. People use it to talk about annoying, shocking, or even deeply emotional moments — all with the same dramatic audio that says, “That was rude. That was pretty fucking rude.”

If you like telling stories, sharing personal moments, or doing expressive reactions, this trend is a great fit.

What’s this trend all about?

This trend is all about reacting to something someone did — something that felt wrong, rude, or just unexpected.

It starts with a short sentence on screen like “When Netflix asks if I’m still watching” or something more dramatic like “When my cousin used me as a shield after killing our parents.”

Then the audio — Hit Me — kicks in with the line “That was rude. That was pretty fucking rude,” and the person in the video reacts with a serious or exaggerated expression.

It’s fast, punchy, and expressive — perfect for storytelling or funny rants.

What kind of videos people are making

  • Example 1: A reaction to Netflix asking “Are you still watching?” after hours of binge-watching.
  • Example 2: A girl just wanted to use the audio — and that’s the whole joke.
  • Example 3: A super dramatic story about a cousin doing something truly wild — with a dead-serious face.
  • Example 4: An emotional twist — when a loved one passed away earlier than expected.

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

  • Think of a situation that felt rude, annoying, or intense — funny or serious.
  • Film a short clip of you reacting. Keep your face serious or dramatic.
  • Add text that quickly explains what happened — it should appear before or during the audio.
  • Use the audio “Hit Me”.
  • Make sure your facial expression changes right when the line “That was rude” starts.
  • Add hashtags like #thatwasrude #prettyfuckingrude #fyp #relatable #storytime

When it works best (and why)

This trend works when your story is real, funny, or unexpected — and your reaction is perfectly timed.

  • The text is short, clear, and easy to read
  • Your reaction matches the audio’s tone — serious, annoyed, or shocked
  • You tell a mini-story in just one sentence
  • The setup feels real — like a story your friend would tell
  • The audio is loud and crisp

When it doesn’t work (and why)

Here’s what to avoid if you want your video to land well:

  • Your reaction doesn’t match the audio timing — it feels off
  • The situation you pick is too random or hard to understand
  • Your delivery is too flat or low-energy
  • The audio is too quiet or distorted
  • The video feels fake or forced — people can tell
  • The text is too long or disappears too fast

More examples

@brookleshea Like dang Terry, maybe we could’ve tried therapy? #truecrime #rude #scary #crime ♬ Hit Me - Megan Hilty & Christopher Sieber & Jennifer Simard
@broadwaylesbienne 📣📣📣📣📣JENNIFER SIMARD #theatretok #deathbecomesher #jennifersimard #broadway #theatre #musical #nyc ♬ Hit Me - Megan Hilty & Christopher Sieber & Jennifer Simard
@pierson

let me bed rot in peace

♬ Hit Me - Megan Hilty & Christopher Sieber & Jennifer Simard
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