What is TikTok’s ‘candy salad trauma dump’ trend? Users reveal their worst memories

TikTok users are sharing their most harrowing experiences as they pour their preferred candies into a bowl for the ‘candy salad trauma dump’ challenge.

During the month of May, the ‘candy salad’ trend on TikTok became immensely popular, with users gathering with their preferred candies and friends to create a salad that was far sweeter than any traditional leafy green salad.

As each individual added their preferred candy to the bowl, they took the opportunity to introduce themselves – similar to Anderdingus, the kindergartener whose viral video showcasing the cutest candy salad trend earned them recognition.

In the latest craze of the trending ‘candy salad’ on TikTok, users are sharing their most horrifying experiences as they pour a bag of candy into a bowl.

Before pouring her first bag of candy, TikToker Jess K, who goes by the username @jessareyouok, shared that she and her friend Alexa had gone viral for their unique take on the trauma candy dump. During the video, Jess disclosed that she had been a victim of robbery at gunpoint.

@jessareyouok We kept it very PG for this one dont worry theres way more! #candysalad #trauma #mommyissues @lexdelaney ♬ original sound – Jess K

Jess then went on to reveal that she was once called “Dumbo”by everyone when she was younger. However, what truly stood out to the viewers was her admission of being teased with names like “fire crotch”and “gingivitis”during her middle school years due to her red hair.

During the ‘candy salad trauma dump’ trend, TikToker Parker Pannell participated with his family and shared a childhood memory of his mom feeding him edamame at only 6 months old.

After getting stuck in his throat, the vegetable caused him to undergo surgery which resulted in “permanent damage” to his vocal cords, according to doctors.

@parkerpannell My dad was devastated 😭 @Whitney Pannell-Realtor @Lbp @Rick Pannell #candysalad #trauma #storytime ♬ original sound – Parker Pannell

Lucy exposed him for causing her to break four fingers, three of which were trapped in a door.

When TikToker Gabriella and her friends emptied their trauma and candy into a bowl, she disclosed that she had spent the first four years of her life in an unfavorable environment.

After her friend shared her traumas, the viral clip captured the hearts of viewers who couldn’t resist her charming “vibe.”

@gab_ka05 #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #fypage #fypシ゚viral #besties #imjustagirl #trauma ♬ original sound – Gab_ka05

Similar to the popular ‘candy salad trauma dump’ trend, TikTok’s ‘match my freak’ trend involves users sharing personal memories.

Despite not being the most extreme experiences they have faced, TikTokers have gained attention for sharing their most embarrassing habits in the hopes of connecting with others who share similar interests and gaining likes.