Be in the thick of things with these fun social media trends.
The central theme for April is ‘stay at home’! We can all agree that this circuit breaker is, well, breaking us one way or another, but we all have to do our part in flattening the coronavirus curve. Just check out our ‘stay in’ category that’ll help you get through this period. If you’re looking for more home entertainment, we’ve sussed out fun social media trends that you can take part in, from mastering the craft of making a cup of dual-toned coffee to recreating historic paintings!
Dalgona coffee is the only coffee that matters now
Coffee purists might want to look away. The two-toned, frothy drink, aka dalgona coffee, has been making waves on social media and we can only assume that’s because it is pretty easy to make. No latte art involved, we promise.
All you need is instant coffee, sugar, water, milk, and impeccable whisking skills, which can be improved on since we’re staying home all day, every day. For a step-by-step tutorial, just search on YouTube. Those looking for a challenge can up the ante by making flavoured variants that involve ingredients like matcha and cinnamon.
Banana bread in the oven
Why is banana bread a social media trend now? The same answer as to why there’s a rise of TikTok users: Some questions have no answers. But hey, no judgments here. If nanas ain’t your thing, what about other delish bakes like blueberry scones and snickerdoodles? Here’s our list of #quarantinebaking recipes for some domestic goddess inspo.
Get your hands on the handstand challenge
Thanks to shirtless Tom Holland trying to put a shirt on while doing a handstand on Instagram, gym rats have jumped on this social media trend. So if home exercises don’t make you break a sweat, this might do the trick. For those who aren’t athletically inclined, skip the whole ordeal and just watch other men do it for a little eye-candy action. We hear Jake Gyllenhaal got in on the action too.
Recreate Indian art
Does life imitate art? In this case, yes! Inspired by The Getty and Rijksmuseum, which has challenged people to recreate iconic artworks from the comfort of their homes, the Indian Heritage Centre has followed suit. First, take your pick from this list of Indian paintings and sculptures, then recreate the work of art using everyday items found at home. Don’t forget to tag them or slide your masterpiece in their DMs to stand a chance to win exciting merchandise! Go forth and unleash your inner Vincent Van Gogh.
Instagram bingo hits you right in the feels
Nope, it’s not just you. We’ve noticed a slew of bingo templates making the rounds on IG stories with current relatable themes. We’re talking about WFH, Netflix marathons and cafe-hopping (which we dearly miss) bingo challenges. Our fave? Without a doubt, the conference call bingo card. Thought you’re the only one who could hear your colleague vigorously typing away with hammers? Think again!
