May 23, 2026 Recap

An editorial, sfw breakdown of what people were watching, sharing, and talking about across YouTube and TikTok.

Daily Brief

Online attention today is split between gaming content, music videos, and short-form comedic videos, particularly those featuring AI-generated characters. TikTok leans heavily into these trends, with a focus on pets and humorous scenarios, while YouTube showcases longer-form gaming experiences and official music releases. There's a noticeable interest in franchise extensions, like 'Vought Rising' related to 'The Boys,' alongside a persistent draw to animal videos, especially those featuring pets and farm animals. The 'Everything Else' category is a diverse mix, suggesting viewers are seeking a broad range of entertainment.

Popular Categories

Top Creators

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    shecid °❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:・

  • R

    RealRahsaun 📀

  • AG

    Awais Games

  • HL

    HYBE LABELS

  • A

    Aztecross

Gaming

Gaming is mostly about gaming and franchise-driven creator content, music discovery and artist-led releases, and trailer and teaser interest on YouTube. The strongest signals are 1000 Players Simulate UNDERGROUND Civilization in Minecraft from Wemmbu, Origin Story - How Stella Became Starr Nova! (Music: “polaris” by Aooo) from Brawl Stars, and TV Royale | EVO Princess, HERO Tombstone, NEW Game Mode, and MORE! from Clash Royale.

Music

Music videos are performing strongly on YouTube, with Olivia Rodrigo's 'the cure' leading the way. Other popular videos include releases from LE SSERAFIM and Charli xcx, demonstrating continued interest in established artists and emerging trends in pop music. The inclusion of regional music videos, like from T-Series Telugu, suggests a diverse audience seeking a variety of musical styles.

Comics & Cartoon, Anime

TikTok's Comics & Cartoon, Anime category is driven by short, engaging videos featuring AI-generated characters and humorous narratives. Videos depicting cute cats and quirky storylines are particularly popular, indicating a strong appetite for lighthearted and visually appealing content. The content leans toward simple, easily digestible stories that resonate with a broad audience.

Non-Video Games

Non-video game content on TikTok is characterized by viral challenges, humorous skits, and glimpses into everyday life. Videos featuring reactions to events, family moments, and playful competitions are generating significant engagement, suggesting viewers are seeking relatable and entertaining content outside of the gaming sphere.

Hair

Hair-focused videos on TikTok are gaining traction, with tutorials and creative styling demonstrations attracting considerable attention. The platform's emphasis on visual trends and quick, digestible content makes it an ideal space for showcasing hair transformations and beauty tips.

Popular Videos

The 'Everything Else Trending' category on TikTok showcases a wide range of content, from professional special effects to heartwarming animal videos and relatable family moments. This diverse mix suggests viewers are seeking a broad spectrum of entertainment, and are actively engaging with content that sparks curiosity and emotion.

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Adopté a Este Perro Abandonado

141.3M8.3M253.9K
Pets
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Estaba temblando JAJAJA

132.1M11.8M4K
Viral TikTok
Medir, instalar y clavar thumbnail from TikTok
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Medir, instalar y clavar

126.2M7.7M65.1K
Work & Jobs
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created by mel vila002 with The Daughters Of Eve’s Hey Lover

127.4M4.4M66.9K
Beauty
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126.5M4.6M62.7K
Pets
#fyp #foryou #foryoupage #funny #usa thumbnail from TikTok
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#fyp #foryou #foryoupage #funny #usa

135.2M4.3M31.5K
Social Issues
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3:05

created by NEW ART with NEW ART’s original sound

154.5M3M21.3K
Work & Jobs
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created by The Art Vibes with The Art Vibes’s original sound

131M2.9M38.8K
Work & Jobs
The fast reflexes of parents 🥰🥰 thumbnail from TikTok
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The fast reflexes of parents 🥰🥰

125.9M7.5M14K
Family
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This is crazy BEEhavior 😳 POV from @Jajang Rusmana.

126.3M2.2M49.7K
Animals
Her❤️ thumbnail from TikTok
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Her❤️

117.2M8.5M28.5K
Romance
#usa🇺🇸 #lovelybaby #baby #baba #kids thumbnail from TikTok
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#usa🇺🇸 #lovelybaby #baby #baba #kids

121.4M3.4M36.7K
Babies
LIVEIncentiveProgram thumbnail from TikTok
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LIVEIncentiveProgram

120.2M2.7M36.7K
Animals
Vought Rising - First Look | Prime Video thumbnail from YouTube
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Vought Rising - First Look | Prime Video

156.7K18.8K1.9K
Entertainment
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1:10

Failure paves the way for success

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Cooking
PRESIDENT - DOOM LOOP thumbnail from YouTube
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PRESIDENT - DOOM LOOP

148K14.2K1.1K
People & Blogs
horse breeding season time thumbnail from TikTok
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horse breeding season time

119.4M2.2M34.2K
Farm Animals
THE BOYS VOUGHT RISING TRAILER 2027: Homelander’s Aftermath thumbnail from YouTube
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THE BOYS VOUGHT RISING TRAILER 2027: Homelander’s Aftermath

213.8K4.7K607
Entertainment
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Underground bunker diy

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Home & Garden
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Who put the muffins in the freezer? @Tiagz

91.8M3.9M41.8K
Lip-sync
Lucky Strike | Official Trailer | In Theaters June 26 thumbnail from YouTube
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Lucky Strike | Official Trailer | In Theaters June 26

212.6K2.5K345
Film & Animation
#paint #colour #paintmixing #colormixing #mexican thumbnail from TikTok
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#paint #colour #paintmixing #colormixing #mexican

122M1.7M8.5K
Oddly Satisfying
VOUGHT RISING Official Trailer (2027) The Boys Spin-Off thumbnail from YouTube
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VOUGHT RISING Official Trailer (2027) The Boys Spin-Off

48K2.8K455
Film & Animation
created by Fifi with Fifi’s original sound thumbnail from TikTok
0:10

created by Fifi with Fifi’s original sound

95.4M2.7M20.3K
Babies
#    # thumbnail from TikTok
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120.3M728.6K6.1K
Professional Special Effects
The funniest moment in history thumbnail from TikTok
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The funniest moment in history

105M1.7M19.9K
Social Issues
#creatorsearchinsights thumbnail from TikTok
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#creatorsearchinsights

98.8M1.5M12.7K
Video Games
Sheep: Brother Ma, you're amazing! thumbnail from TikTok
0:20

Sheep: Brother Ma, you're amazing!

95.9M1.2M14.2K
Farm Animals
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You saw it happen—and walked away | ACTION HOUSE

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Scripted Drama