What your TikTok For You Page says about you
Have you ever wondered why your TikTok ‘For You Page’ (FYP) seems to know you all too well? That’s because of the algorithm. The TikTok algorithm has a recommendation system that controls which videos display on your FYP. The more you interact with certain videos by liking, sharing and commenting on them, the more likely you are to see similar content. Slowly but surely, TikTok knows exactly what you like and will generate content solely based on that.
Fashion TikTok
If all you see is fashion, then you are definitely someone who keeps up with the latest trends, and you follow the best local and international influencers. You find yourself living vicariously through the mini-vlog videos of New York-based
fashion influencers.
Alt TikTok
You definitely had a Tumblr phase between 2014 and 2016, and when lockdown started, you went all out. When it comes to anything, you have no filter. There’s no middle ground with your sense of humour – it’s either unpredictable or completely inappropriate. You’re fed up with society and ready to fight anyone. You are very concerned about your emo boy or girl aesthetic and have dyed or trimmed your hair several times during lockdown.
Plant Parent TikTok
You were not planning on becoming a plant parent but bought one succulent and this somehow manifested into a full-time job of misting your plants and checking whether or not the soil is dry. You are either reckless or responsible and your plants reflect that based on how they look. You love a green-and-white aesthetic and have made your plants a big part of your personality.
Book TikTok
You are a former gifted kid, who had a passion for reading, but then life happened and you hadn’t picked up a book in ages until you interacted with one book-recommendation video. You now buy books impulsively when you see them and have convinced yourself you will read it as soon as possible. You are easily influenced and have taken every book recommendation
to heart.
Kink TikTok
If you are on the kinky side of TikTok, you are open-minded, sex positive, more than willing to discuss body politics and are an overall fun person.
Dark and Light academia TIKTOK
TikTok English is your favourite subject and you definitely think you are better than everyone else. You believe you are well-read, you enjoy period dramas and definitely have a Jane Austen novel on your bookshelf. You use classical music to study and ‘Clair de Lune’ holds a special place in your heart. You love a warm-toned aesthetic and your Pinterest looks like the inside of a museum.
Cottagecore TikTok
You live for the soft, dreamy life. You are the complete opposite of the alternative aesthetic and all you want is for everyone
to be happy. You are definitely a reliable and genuinely nice person. You’ve developed an obsession with gingham dresses and picnic aesthetics, and you are able to romanticise the basic things in life.
Health TikTok
You are either THAT girl or you’re a gym bro. Either way, you are a little annoying and make sure everyone around knows you drink water. You have really high standards, which can lead to disappointment. You want to be the best version of yourself and will definitely put in the work!
Cosplay TikTok
You enjoy seeing 3D outfits based on your favourite 2D characters. You’re amazed by the talent the cosplayers have, and are heavy on shipping couples from your favourite shows.
Words by Insaaf Abrahams
Photography: Courtesy Images
