New Trump Dance - Summary of the Internet – April 13, 2025

Trump did a dad dance at UFC and turned a political arena into a meme factory.

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It’s a strange day when the biggest stories on the internet involve a former president dancing, an octopus giving birth to 50 surprise offspring, and a pop icon descending Coachella like a sci-fi opera queen. Meanwhile, TikTok just gave the U.S. a breakup date, Meta faces its biggest trial ever, and social media is quietly turning into a gated community. It’s chaos—but it’s our chaos.

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📬 SUMMARY OF THE INTERNET — April 13, 2025
“What to post today, without even thinking.”

Trump seen here refusing to participate in a pound round.

Donald Trump walks through a crowd at the UFC event where his dance went viral.

✅ 3. Top 3 Must-Post Trends

1. Trump’s UFC Dance Dominates Memes and Commentary

At UFC 314 in Miami, Donald Trump entered the arena with UFC President Dana White and treated the crowd to what NDTV called a “slow combination of air punches and a slight hip sway.” It was pure meme material. Social media exploded with reactions—some supportive, some satirical—but all extremely clickable. With “USA” chants in the background and MAGA hats in the frame, the clip became political Rorschach: to fans, a flex; to critics, fuel for parody.
Post Idea: Duet the dance on TikTok with a trending audio or remix the clip with absurd soundtracks.
CTA: “What soundtrack should Trump’s dance be set to? Drop your pick and I’ll make it real.”

2. Gaga Turns Coachella Into Performance Art History

Lady Gaga seen here emerging from heaven.

Lady Gaga’s Coachella 2025 headlining set wasn’t a concert—it was a five-act conceptual epic titled The Art of Personal Chaos. She opened in a massive, three-story dress performing “Bloody Mary,” then cycled through symbolic versions of herself from past eras. Critics are already putting it alongside Beyoncé’s Homecoming in the pantheon of iconic festival performances. Part theater, part fashion fantasy, and all Gaga, the set tapped deeply into themes of fame, identity, and transformation—perfect for content breakdowns, memes, and fan engagement.
Post Idea: Create an IG carousel or TikTok transformation video of the different Gaga eras in the performance.
CTA: “Which Gaga era stole the show—and which one do you wish she’d brought back?”

3. A Family’s Pet Octopus Just Had 50 Babies and the Internet Can’t Look Away

Did anyone see that scene in The Boys?

A pet octopus named Terrance (who turned out to be a pregnant female) gave birth to 50 tiny offspring—launching a TikTok saga that now includes faux-British narration, marine biology education, and viral chaos. The Clifford family from Oklahoma documented the entire parenting surprise, complete with the hatching process and how they’re now separating the babies to avoid cannibalism (yes, really). It’s heartfelt, bizarre, and surprisingly informative—and everyone from NPR to Reddit has weighed in.
Post Idea: Use a British text-to-speech filter to narrate your own weird pet story or octopus facts.
CTA: “Ever had a pet surprise you? Share your wildest story—bonus if it involves 408 tentacles.”

I was curious.

Meta’s Antitrust Trial Starts Monday — Could Reshape Big Tech

Meta is heading into a historic antitrust trial that could force it to break up Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC claims these were “killer acquisitions” designed to eliminate competition, and this case could set precedent for future tech regulation under the Trump administration. It’s a legal and business milestone that everyone in tech should be watching.
Post Idea: LinkedIn post or Twitter thread breaking down the timeline and potential outcomes.
CTA: “Would you prefer Meta to stay whole—or see Instagram and WhatsApp on their own again?”

TikTok Warns It Might Shut Down in the U.S. by 2026

TikTok announced that unless the Supreme Court delays pending legislation, the app will cease operations in the U.S. on January 19, 2026. The move comes amid national security concerns and bipartisan pressure to force a sale away from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Creators are panicking and migrating backup audiences to Instagram and YouTube.
Post Idea: A “where to find me if TikTok dies” guide video.
CTA: “What’s your exit plan if TikTok disappears?”

Social Media Platforms Are Evolving Toward Private Spaces

As AI-generated content floods feeds, users are retreating into Discord servers, Slack groups, and niche forums. Bluesky’s rapid growth—from 14.5M to 25M users in months—highlights the shift away from algorithm chaos toward curated, community-first experiences. Meanwhile, Instagram and YouTube continue to adapt by tweaking algorithms to favor search and satisfaction metrics.
Post Idea: Create a carousel or thread on the “2025 shift to digital privacy and small-group vibes.”
CTA: “Which private space do you hang out in these days—and what makes it feel real?”

T-Pain Steals Coachella with Choreo and Journey Cover

T-Pain shocked Coachella with his dance moves and an emotional cover of “Don’t Stop Believing.” Fans are calling him “main pop boy” of the festival for good reason. His viral moment proves legacy artists still know how to own a Gen Z crowd.
Post Idea: Reaction video or meme: “T-Pain just made millennials cry and Gen Z cheer.”
CTA: “Which unexpected Coachella moment hit hardest for you?”

Dire Wolves (Sort Of) Return Thanks to Genetic Engineering

Colossal Biosciences has bred wolf pups with anatomical traits of extinct dire wolves—yes, like the ones from Game of Thrones. Named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, the pups are stirring both fascination and ethical debate around de-extinction science.
Post Idea: Science explainer or meme comparing the pups to GoT direwolves.
CTA: “Which extinct animal would you bring back—if science allowed it?”

Trump’s Universal Tariff Policy Rattles Global Markets

Trump just announced a sweeping tariff policy: 10% on most imports, 20% on EU goods, and 34% on Chinese imports. The economic fallout is immediate, with volatility hitting stocks and fears of retaliatory measures rising.
Post Idea: Quick TikTok or YouTube explainer on how tariffs actually work (and who pays).
CTA: “Will this affect your wallet? What product are you most worried about going up in price?”

SpaceX Launches First Human Polar Orbit Mission

SpaceX’s Fram2 mission launched four astronauts into a polar orbit—a first in human history. The mission opens up new observation angles and continues to push commercial space exploration to new frontiers.
Post Idea: “What’s the difference between polar and equatorial orbit?” – make it visual.
CTA: “If you could go on any space mission, which one would you choose?”

First Baby Born from Womb Transplant in the UK

In a landmark medical moment, a woman in the UK has given birth after a successful womb transplant. The baby girl was born healthy at Queen Charlotte’s Hospital, marking a breakthrough in reproductive medicine and offering hope to women with uterine infertility.
Post Idea: Carousel post or TikTok explaining how womb transplants work.
CTA: “Which emerging medical tech do you think will change lives next?”

Ethereum Gears Up for Game-Changing Upgrades

Ethereum is prepping two major updates—Danksharding and Pectra—that could boost transaction speeds to over 1 million per second. Combined with a newly approved staking ETF in Hong Kong, it signals institutional faith and huge scalability potential for the blockchain.
Post Idea: Create a “What is Danksharding?” explainer for IG or LinkedIn.
CTA: “Think Ethereum will dominate the next crypto cycle? Yes/No?”

  • #TrumpDance – Still climbing. Great for political memes and remix content.

  • #GagaCoachella – Use this to analyze, react, or just stan the fashion.

  • #OctopusBabies – Weird + wholesome = viral. Tap into pet or parenting angles.

  • #MetaTrial – Use this for explainer threads and business/tech strategy posts.

  • #TikTokBan – For creators moving platforms or voicing opinions on censorship.

  • #Fram2 – Science and space nerds are active—get in with commentary or facts.

  • #DireWolves – Good entry for science, bioethics, or pop culture crossover posts.

💡 Engagement Tip of the Day

Use “perspective pivots” on hot-button stories—take a surprising angle that acknowledges multiple sides (like celebrating Gaga and critiquing Coachella capitalism). It builds trust and boosts engagement across the spectrum.

🔮 Looking Ahead

  • Meta Trial Starts Monday (April 15) — Prep content that breaks it down simply.

  • Coachella Weekend 2 (April 18–20) — Expect fresh viral moments; recap and compare both weekends.

  • Earth Day (April 22) — Content planning goldmine: pair environment stories with brand values or action tips.

See you tomorrow!