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There’s A New TikTok Trend: “Why We Can’t Date Outside Our Culture” & It’s Hilarious

Lead Photo: TikTok logo displayed on a phone screen and TikTok logo displayed on a laptop screen are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on November 5, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
TikTok logo displayed on a phone screen and TikTok logo displayed on a laptop screen are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on November 5, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Our communities have a new TikTok trend, and it’s a funny one. The theme: Reasons why we can’t date outside our culture. Many Latine users are taking on the trend of jokingly filming themselves in utter disappointment or shambles as they share English translations of common Spanish-language phrases we grew up with that just don’t make sense when translated. Given the difficulty in explaining them, this is why they “can’t date” someone outside of their culture

The text on the post will start with “I can’t date (or marry) outside of my culture because how do I explain to them…” then the English translation of a popular saying from our communities – which, well, don’t make any sense. Examples include “Sana… Sana… Colita de rana” and “Ponte las pilas.” Most of the videos within this trend are soundtracked with “Tu Jueguito” by Aventura.

If you have yet to see the trend, we’re rounding up some of the favorites that we’ve seen or if you have seen it, maybe you haven’t caught these yet. Warning: It might take you a second or third read, as the literal translations can take a second to processbut once you get it, you’ll have a good laugh.

Take a look here:

 

 

This trend is a much more refreshing trend than the Tortilla Slap Challenge. Earlier this year, TikTok users slapped each other with tortillas. Yes, we’re being serious. Let’s also not forget spa water and cowboy caviar. This time, it’s our people having fun with our culture and its sayings.