TikTok Shows You How to Shoplift

Hey there, folks! So, here's a little tidbit that might just make you shake your head and chuckle at the same time. You know TikTok, right? That place where people dance, sing, and try to look cool? Well, apparently, it's also the go-to spot for some shoplifting enthusiasts. Yep, you heard that right!

The New York Post recently pointed out that there's a hashtag called #borrowtipandtricks on TikTok, and it's racked up a whopping 8.9 billion views. Now, you might be wondering, 'What kind of borrowing are we talking about here?' Well, it's not library books, my friends; it's the five-finger discount kind!

These sneaky users are posting how-to videos on TikTok, showing off their sticky-fingered skills right in the middle of their little shopping sprees. And if that's not bizarre enough, they're even giving advice on which stores are the easiest to rip off and what to say if you get caught. Seriously, it's like a masterclass in mischief!

Now, we're not saying TikTok is entirely to blame for this shoplifting trend, but let's be real, it's not exactly helping. TikTok has been trying to shut down these hashtags, but it's like trying to put toothpaste back into the tube. Just search 'borrowing' on the platform, and you'll find plenty of proud pilferers showing off their ill-gotten goods.

And you thought TikTok was all about dance challenges and adorable pet videos! Well, turns out it's also a one-stop shop for aspiring shoplifters. So, if you're ever tempted to try out these 'borrowing' techniques, remember: the only thing you should be 'borrowing' is a good old-fashioned laugh!

So, next time you're scrolling through TikTok and come across someone showing you how to swipe some stuff, just remember, it's all in the name of humor...we hope! And as always, folks, let's stick to legal ways of getting our goodies, shall we?

In 2022, TikTok gave us viral sensations Tariq, aka the "It’s corn!" kid, and learning choreography to dances like Lizzo's "About Damn Time." In fact, so many people loved dancing to Lizzo's song that she became the number one most-viewed artist of 2022.

According to TikTok's Year on TikTok: 2022, the singer with 26 million followers has the most total video views on the platform. "About Damn Time" was the app’s number four top-trending song, and Lizzo’s TikTok video in which she demonstrates the dance for the hit song came in at seventh place on the trending-videos ranking, according to the company.

The number one trending song in the U.S. was “Sunroof” by Nicky Youre and Dazy, with TikTok users making some 8.9 million videos featuring the track. The number one most trending U.S. video was a construction of an 8.3-foot-tall chocolate giraffe. The most popular tutorial video was a woman teaching her daughter to get her deaf dad's attention. Drew Barrymore and Lupita Nyong’o were among the top 10 U.S. “breakthrough” creators on TikTok, registering among the creators with the biggest growth on the platform for the year. "Jiggle Jiggle" was the number one trending sound on the platform, the rap created more than two decades ago by documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux. The audio gained a new life after it was remixed by DJ duo Duke & Jones and became a popular dance on TikTok.

Take a look at the TikTok artists with the most video views throughout 2022 below: