What is the ‘Circle Chain’ Trend on TikTok?

While scrolling through TikTok, you may have encountered videos where individuals mention a ‘circle chain’ as a popular trend. Let’s dive into the details.

The TikTok trend of the ‘circle chain’ has become extremely popular, as users create videos that use this enigmatic object in comical yet eerie manners.

These videos include captions such as “My reaction to my friend’s thoughtful gift (a circle chain with my face on it),”or “The way I look at my friend after they suggested I would look great in a circle chain,”and “When my friend questioned why I suddenly wanted to go camping in the woods, but that circle chain was calling their name.”

Many of these videos, in which TikTokers appear to be gazing blankly or with worry at the camera, have garnered thousands of likes and views. However, they have sparked curiosity as to their specific meaning.

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What does the term ‘circle chain’ refer to on TikTok?

The “circle chain”being discussed is actually a necklace that includes a circular pendant adorned with wings. This pendant is commonly used to hold a picture of a deceased loved one, serving as a commemorative piece.

The trend on TikTok has a darkly comedic twist as users joke about their friends or loved ones preparing for their death by giving them or suggesting they wear one of these necklaces.

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Essentially, individuals are playfully implying that their peers may either be planning to harm them or secretly desire their absence. Additionally, a few TikTokers have posted videos featuring a specific necklace accompanied by captions such as “Attempting to determine who will end up wearing this.”

The mixture of dark humor and the cultural importance of the circle chain has resulted in the trend gaining popularity and causing confusion for those who come across these posts without comprehending the context.

Despite the unclear origins of the fad, it has been widely spread on TikTok since August 2024, causing the “circle chain”to become a viral inside joke on the app.

One of the current trends gaining popularity on the platform this month is the term ‘demure’. Users are creating satirical videos about their public persona, causing the term to go viral.