There are many reasons why certain days go viral. Today, March 3, is the latest to get users talking, but one of the reasons the app may not be best pleased with… Here’s why March 3 is trending on TikTok.
Across TikTok’s history, there are a number of days that have caused discussion, such as December 3 last year. Four months on, March 3 is now trending on the platform. Though there are a couple of reasons the date is special, one, in particular, won’t be what the app wants.
Why Are People Quitting TikTok On March 3?
Hundreds of people are planning on quitting and deleting TikTok today with the aim of bettering themselves.
The trend comes after news that TikTok is bringing in screen-time restrictions for its younger users. Some people already recognised that their screen time was getting too high, which wasn’t good for them. Not only are they quitting TikTok, but they are also encouraging everyone else to “collectively quit on March 3rd”
Many commenters agreed with the sentiment, highlighting the importance of getting away from your phone.
“friends, spend more time with nature and less on the phone and then you will not have problems with psychological health and you will be truly happy.”
However, others raised the point that they have a lot of friends on TikTok who they wouldn’t be able to talk to if they quit. It’s not clear why March 3rd was chosen, but it’s taken off massively with hundreds committing to stop their scrolling habits. Users have also been concerned with how much they have relied on filters, with the teenage self one going viral in the last few weeks.
All in all, users want less distraction and screen time and to try and improve their mental health. If they feel like TikTok is negatively impacting them, then quitting on March 3 is probably a good idea.
Attack On Titan Returns On March 3rd
With a completely different reason, March 3rd is trending on TikTok as fans get excited for the return of Attack on Titan.
The massively popular anime is back with Season 4 Part 3 on this day and the fan edits are coming in thick and fast in preparation.
Using the Finn Wolfhard meme, those who watch the show is highlighting how their priorities will immediately change today.
With The Mandalorian Series 3 released on Disney+ on March 1, those who are fans of both have got an exciting but busy week getting their favourite shows in.
Lots have plans to avoid work and sleep until they’ve watched the first episode as it’s released on Crunchyroll.
There are a couple of other reasons why TikTok users are talking about today’s date. However, these are the main ones getting March 3 trending. Whether you’re planning on quitting the app today, or on Attack on Titan TikTok is getting you pumped for the next part, at least you can now answer why March 3 is so important.