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New Yorkers Attend Mock Funeral for TikTok Prior to Brief US Shutdown
“Mourners” attended a mock funeral for TikTok in New York City on January 17, as the social media platform announced it would possibly be “forced” to shut down on January 19.
Video recorded by Ava Kramer shows an inflatable doll dressed in TikTok merchandise inside a casket in Washington Square Park on Friday.
“Flowers and candles were given to bystanders to place around the coffin,” Kramer told Storyful.
The “funeral” was hosted by comedian Zach Sage Fox.
TikTok shut itself down late Saturday evening, according to news reports, but was working to restore its services come Sunday afternoon after President-elect Donald Trump posted to Truth Social, saying he would “issue an executive order on Monday to extend the period of time before the law’s prohibitions take effect.”
On Sunday, users reported being able to access the platform once again along with a message saying, “As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is back in the US.” Credit: Ava Kramer via Storyful
On September 17th, a group of New Yorkers gathered in Washington Square Park to attend a mock funeral for TikTok, the popular social media app. The event was organized as a lighthearted protest against the potential ban of TikTok in the United States.
With rumors swirling about the app’s uncertain future in the US due to concerns about national security and data privacy, attendees dressed in black and carried signs mourning the loss of their beloved platform. Some even brought flowers and candles to pay their respects to the app that has become a staple in the lives of many young people.
Despite the somber tone of the event, participants also used the opportunity to voice their support for TikTok and their opposition to the ban. Many argued that TikTok provides a creative outlet and sense of community for its users, and that shutting it down would be a loss for millions of people.
While the future of TikTok in the US remains uncertain, the mock funeral served as a reminder of the app’s impact on its users and the cultural significance it has gained in a short amount of time. As the debate over TikTok’s fate continues, its loyal fans are determined to keep the platform alive in any way they can.
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