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The latest ‘auramaxxing’ TikTok and Instagram trend has Gen Z yelling in public before taking a misleading picture. It is hilarious and has unsurprisingly gone viral.
In need of a confidence boost? Looking to maximise your social aura? Forget the gym, have you tried yelling embarrassing nonsense in public to gain everyone’s attention for an Instagram picture?
This is the latest Gen Z trend currently making waves on TikTok and Instagram, as content creators embarrass themselves in front of the opposite sex. How does it work? Simply yell out something alarming, like ‘help me,’ before posing for a quick snap as everyone turns round in confusion.
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The resulting image will make you look like the centre of any social situation. It’s all about aura, baby.
Creators like @_jggls_, @brodie.hurdles, @mikemhan623, and @pelinsukucukcesme have all jumped onto the trend, racking up millions of likes and plenty of engagement for their lack of social anxiety. We can only applaud them, frankly.
The comments are equally as funny. ‘This still isn’t patched,’ wrote one user, as many joke that this is the sure-fire way to secure interest from women (or men, obviously). ‘This is the best trend I’ve ever seen,’ said another. ‘-1000 aura to gain infinite aura,’ commented one viewer.
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If you’re not up to date on Gen Z terminology, you may be wondering what we mean exactly by ‘auramaxxing.’ Over the past few years, younger social media users have rallied around the idea of ‘maxxing’ any one aspect of their lives.
This means focusing and working on one core part of ourselves to an extreme to be the best we can. It could be our looks, fitness, sleep schedule, or even chinamaxxxing, whereby you adopt daily practices that are common in China. Yes, really.
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