What is the ‘Match My Freak’ Trend on TikTok? Users Gain Viral Fame by Sharing Their Unusual Habits

The current TikTok trend, “match my freak,”involves individuals revealing the unusual activities they partake in when alone, expressing a desire for companionship while engaging in these peculiar habits.

The ‘match my freak’ TikTok trend gained popularity in June. To participate in the trend, creators prompt their followers by asking if anyone is willing to “match my freak.”

Subsequently, they describe the unconventional activities that they typically partake in by themselves but would prefer to have someone join them.

Behind the viral videos, TikTokers are utilizing Tinashe’s song ‘Nasty’ which features the lyrics, “Is somebody gonna match my freak”as the background music.

On June 12, just one day after the season’s premiere, Ariana Madix, the host of Love Island USA Season 6, shared her perspective on the trend.

In the video, she was captured reclining in her dazzling gown while filming for Peacock’s popular show. She then inquired if anyone would join her in indulging in their peculiarities by ordering pad Thai and quietly analyzing over 50 episodes of Love Island, with the air conditioning on and snuggled under large blankets.

@arianamadix whos gonna match my freak @Love Island USA #loveisland2024 ♬ original sound – Pattimifatti

In a different version of the ‘match my freak’ trend, popular TikToker ‘christines_snaps’ shared with her 6M followers what she would like to do with someone she finds intriguing.

As she danced while holding a half-full iced coffee, she wrote about how she had ordered it hours ago and was still savoring it.

@christines_snaps I like it iced but I drink it room temp 😵‍💫 #coffee #matchmyfreak #icedcoffee ♬ original sound – Pattimifatti

When Love on the Spectrum US star Connor Tomlinson shared his version of the trend, he amassed more than 12 million views in only three days.

Connor inquired whether anyone would be interested in his idea of randomly switching into a British accent in the middle of a conversation, in an effort to match his quirkiness.

@connortomlinson5 Had to focus on getting the lip sync right 😅 #britishaccent #connorloveonthespectrum #royalfamily #fyp #lots #english ♬ original sound – Pattimifatti

The TikTok trend ‘match my freak’ encourages users to come up with unique conversation starters when approaching someone who shares similar interests. Similarly, the trend ‘I remember when I lost my mind’ on TikTok has posters sharing embarrassing moments they’ve experienced in an attempt to catch the attention of someone they’re interested in.