There are, hundreds of thousands of people publicly embarrassing themselves on TikTok. In the mad race to gaining 'likes' and 'followers', it is amazing how many people are willing to be the laughing stock of the word.
It is actually pathetic. And in a way, sad.
Why are they doing this ? Is it for money ? Does the playform pay ?
I looked it up. The answer, it turns out, is a humongous NO.
The service itself makes money, by placing ads. But the poor actors/dancers/jokers on them, can only gain virtual hearts.
Unless they are able to get sponsorship from brands, or move their subscribers over to a paying platform like youtube, it is just virtual fan worship.
There are a few, a handful of creators on the site, who have some originality. Are able to approach a challenge in a new , or different way.
But most of them are just ape-shit copy cats. And not even very good copy cats. The site, and its actors are just public nuisance.
I wonder if it is worth it all, becoming the butt of jokes that is the internet, all to enjoy that 10 second hall of fame.
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