These past couple of years, especially in 2023, TikTok live videos have taken on a life of their own. What began as a subtle means of communication with fans by content creators has erupted into a spectacle of creativity, chaos, and downright quirkiness. Join us on a journey through the bizarre world of TikTok live streams, where creators push the boundaries for diamonds - the currency of their dreams. 

Gawlat

TikTok creators have transformed live videos into virtual battlegrounds with the gawlat or matches. Two creators go live to shout, scream, and strategize for five minutes straight. As virtual gifts rain down, the winner is crowned based on likes and gifts, and losers face the humiliation of dares set by the victors. 

Celeb Lookalikes

Mohamed Saad, Mohamed Ramadan, Um Khultum – no one is safe from the mimicry. TikTok becomes a stage for A-list impersonations, from imitating actions to using AI-generated voices. These live streams are a hilarious mix of fame and farce.

Soaking in the Absurd

One extremely peculiar trend is that of creators pretending to be fish underwater. Picture a middle-aged man, bathed in water, looping the phrase "ana samaka." This live stream continues for hours straight, to the extent that viewers question both the man's sanity and if it's AI.

Interactive Calligraphy

Calligraphy, an art form of elegance, takes a chaotic turn on TikTok. Creators with mesmerizing typography skills read names from comments and write them down. As creators grow, they start to pen down only the names of those who send gifts. 

Fundraisers

Some creators set up signs, claiming to gather funds for electricity bills or getting married. Over time, these goals become more sarcastic and luxurious, drifting far from essentials. They call for things like spa days, Eurotrips, or new iPhones.

ASMR

Streamers bring sounds of calming rain and pet purrs close to the microphone to trigger emotional responses. It's a symphony of sensations where viewers pay for the satisfaction of auditory bliss.

NPCs

The newest trend in the TikTok live streams? NPCs are where creators act like characters in a video game, and people pay for them to do it. Creators respond with phrases like "ice cream," "yummy," and balloon-popping noises to gifts they receive. In the Egyptian twist, NPCs take the form of dogs or cats with fake whiskers and meows.