Alt TikTok

Alt TikTok refers to alternative/queer-leaningsubcultures on TikTok that rose around 2020 as a countercurrent to mainstream "Straight TikTok." It amplified indie/alt humor, micro-aesthetics, and sounds like hyperpop.

Characteristics

Content

Includes absurdist memes, DIY fashion videos, cosplay/drag crossovers, and niche music scenes. The aesthetic often incorporates boundary-pushing content that challenges conventional norms—similar to how creators on platforms like online_dating explore unconventional relationship dynamics or personal expression.

Community

Features a strong LGBTQ+ presence and encourages fluid gender expression through collaborative videos and community-driven trends.

Aesthetics

Intersects with various internet subcultures, including e_girl/e_boy, scene kid, and mall goth. These aesthetics are often used by individuals to craft unique identities in online spaces like dating apps where they seek connections through shared interests or visual styles.

Meme Figures

Influencers such as Belle Delphine have become icons for their surreal, ironic content that reflects a broader cultural engagement with digital authenticity and persona crafting. This can be paralleled with how users on online_dating develop curated profiles to attract specific matches or express themselves.

See also

• e_girl
• e_boy
• soft girl
• VSCO girl
• scene kid
• mall goth
• cosplay
• fashion

Alt TikTok showcases how digital platforms can serve as spaces for subcultures to thrive, blending humor and aesthetics with a focus on community-driven content much like online dating sites facilitate niche social interactions.