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From viral dances to niche memes, TikTok is more than just a scroll hole — it’s a cultural decoder ring. In this episode, we peel back the layers of your favorite TikTok trends to uncover the subtle (and not-so-subtle) messages they carry about society, identity, and the internet’s obsession with nostalgia. Are these trends shaping pop culture, or simply reflecting it back at us with a filter?Join us as we dive into the unspoken language of Gen Z, the rise of "core" aesthetics, and why everythin...