Explaining the ‘Primrose Everdeen’ dance on TikTok

The ‘Primrose Everdeen’ dance is gaining popularity on TikTok, bringing together fans of the Hunger Games to participate in the latest trend.

TikTok has a well-known reputation for being the birthplace of numerous viral trends, particularly those that involve catchy tunes and dance routines.

Influencers have gained popularity through their impressive dance skills (Charli D’Amelio, we’re looking at you), and viral trends like the ‘Hide Away’ and ‘We Made You’ Trisha Paytas dance have swept through the social media platform.

A recent trend among Hunger Games fans is a dubstep remix of the iconic reaping scene from the first film. Learn more about the ‘Primrose Everdeen’ trend and how you can join in.

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The ‘Primrose Everdeen’ Dance Explained

The phenomenon was sparked by a viral video of the 2015 Puerto Rican high school dance competition, known as the Juventud Vibra, that gained popularity on social media platform TikTok.

In the video, students reenacted the reaping scene from the Hunger Games using dialogue from the movie spoken by Effie Trinket and Katniss Everdeen, accompanied by a dubstep soundtrack and impressive choreography.

Despite only being posted once, the original video quickly gained over 1.3 million likes and 8.8 million views, causing the sound to become a viral sensation on TikTok as users dressed up and filmed their own versions of the dance.

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Currently, there are approximately 8,000 videos featuring the sound, with the majority of participants opting for vibrant clothing or dressing up as the characters.

The dance itself can take on different forms, as some TikTokers choose to replicate the original choreography while others add their own unique flair. However, it is clear that The Hunger Games fanbase remains active and eagerly anticipates returning to the captivating world.

The release of the prequel movie The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in November 2023 sparked a renewed interest in the franchise, leading to the popularity of TikTok embracing the hype.