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TikTok's Last Day - Summary of the Internet – April 4, 2025
Dow drops 1,679 points—and Trump’s team is out here grinning like they just won Powerball.
Victor Varnado
April 04, 2025
Hi ! The U.S. didn’t just throw hands—we threw tariffs at the entire planet. While markets nosedived and retirement accounts cried out in anguish, Trump's Agriculture Secretary smiled on live TV like it was Christmas morning. Honestly, it’s the most expensive mood swing we’ve seen since NFTs. |  👀 Curated by humans. Boosted by bots. Delivered with flavor. |
SUMMARY OF THE INTERNET – April 4, 2025
Trump’s favorite cartoonishly large stamp.
Top 3 Must-Post Trends
1. Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs Crash Global Markets
🔥 What Happened: On April 3, President Trump launched sweeping new tariffs under the banner of "Liberation Day," targeting over 180 countries. The U.S. now imposes a 10% tariff on all imports, with even steeper rates for key trading partners: 34% on China, 25% on South Korea, 24% on Japan, and 20% on the EU. Markets responded immediately. The S&P 500 plummeted 4.8%, the Nasdaq fell 6%, and the Dow cratered 1,679 points.
A now-viral video of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins praising the policy while standing in front of a live ticker showing the Dow down 1,200+ points encapsulated the chaos—and sparked a flood of memes.
🎯 Why it matters: This impacts everything: consumer prices, supply chains, retirement accounts, and global diplomacy. It’s rare that a policy instantly affects everyone. This is one of those times.
✍️ Post Ideas:
TikTok: Reaction to Brooke Rollins’ clip — add your industry’s perspective
IG Carousel: "WTF is Happening: Trump's Tariffs in 5 Slides"
Twitter/X: Thread breaking down the economic and political implications
📣 CTA: How do you think this will impact your business or wallet? Comment below.
2. Amazon Joins the TikTok Bidding War as Ban Deadline Hits
🔥 What Happened: Today marks the Trump administration's deadline for TikTok to be sold or banned in the U.S. In a stunning last-minute twist, Amazon joined the race to buy TikTok's American operations, competing against Microsoft, Oracle, and Elon Musk’s X Corp.
The White House is reportedly close to brokering a deal, but the future of TikTok's 170M U.S. users remains uncertain. If Amazon wins, expect a major shake-up in social, e-commerce, and creator revenue streams.
🎯 Why it matters: This isn’t just about TikTok. It’s about Amazon potentially owning a direct pipeline to Gen Z’s attention. For creators, brands, and users, this is seismic.
✍️ Post Ideas:
TikTok: POV: TikTok gets bought by Amazon. You scroll. Jeff watches.
IG Carousel: "5 Ways TikTok Could Change Under Amazon"
Twitter/X: Debate thread: "Good or bad? What happens if Amazon wins TikTok?"
📣 CTA: What would you want Amazon to change about TikTok (or not)?
3. Torpedo Bats Are Reshaping Baseball—Literally
Little known fact: Many baseball players have a significant amount of “junk in the trunk.”
🔥 What Happened: The New York Yankees used an oddly-shaped bat—dubbed the "torpedo bat"—to hit a record nine home runs in one game. The bat, made by Victus Sports, shifts the barrel’s mass lower down, giving it a bowling pin-like silhouette. Demand exploded overnight.
Even 70-year-old amateur players are lining up to try it. One man bought four for $150 each after testing them in a virtual batting cage.
🎯 Why it matters: This is the kind of viral product moment that reshapes both pro and amateur sports gear. It’s got novelty, controversy, and performance hype.
✍️ Post Ideas:
TikTok: Compare torpedo bat swings vs. traditional ones
IG Carousel: "The Physics Behind the Torpedo Bat"
Twitter/X: Poll: "Would you buy a $150 bat that might boost your hits?"
📣 CTA: Is this a fad or the future of baseball? Drop your take.
There doesn’t seem to be anyone to root for here.
TikTok's surrounded. The platform has run out of time and out of room to maneuver. Amazon just joined the bidding war like the last wolf to show up at a cornered kill. Microsoft’s pacing, Oracle’s snarling, and Elon’s sharpening his knives over at X. The deadline is here—and TikTok looks less like a social app and more like a carcass being torn apart for its algorithm. Whatever happens next, one thing’s for sure: the future of digital culture is about to have a new landlord.
📈 Other Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore
4. Bill Murray Sparks Outrage With Public Incidents
Summary: Bill Murray kissed Naomi Watts uninvited on live TV, then snapped at a fan days later. Viewers called the kiss "gross" and "humiliating," especially given Murray’s history of boundary-pushing behavior.
Post Idea: Explore how public figures are (and aren’t) held accountable.
CTA: Is Murray’s eccentricity still charming—or just tired?
5. Bombardiro Crocodilo: TikTok’s AI-Generated Absurdist Obsession
Summary: Military aircraft with crocodile heads + Italian voiceovers = TikTok gold. The "Bombardiro Crocodilo" trend is part of the AI "brainrot" wave, and brands like RyanAir are hopping on board.
Post Idea: Use Midjourney or DALL-E to make your own version.
CTA: What’s the weirdest AI trend you’ve seen lately?
6. Rihanna Expands Clara Lionel Foundation
Summary: Rihanna is scaling her foundation to focus on climate solutions and women-led ventures in East Africa, the Caribbean, and the U.S. South. It's being hailed as a model for celebrity philanthropy.
Post Idea: Spotlight Rihanna's philanthropic model as a business case study.
CTA: Which celeb do you think is doing the most good?
Summary: A Florida Wendy's requires employees to leave their phones with managers during bathroom breaks. Reddit erupted, and so did Twitter.
Post Idea: Skit or commentary on wild workplace rules.
CTA: Ever had a job with an absurd policy? Tell us.
8. Parker Posey’s Career Revival via “The White Lotus”
Summary: Indie queen Parker Posey is now mainstream-viral thanks to her eccentric character in HBO's The White Lotus Season 3. Memes, fashion buzz, and fanfare abound.
Post Idea: A carousel or reel tracking her career from Party Girl to now.
CTA: What’s your favorite Parker Posey role?
9. Tom Cruise Honors Val Kilmer at CinemaCon
Summary: Cruise gave an emotional tribute to his ailing co-star Val Kilmer. The moment lit up social media and reminded fans of Kilmer’s cinematic legacy.
Post Idea: A montage of Kilmer’s most iconic roles.
CTA: Who’s your all-time favorite on-screen duo?
Summary: A UK mom's TikTok exploded after her 1-year-old got into a supposedly unreachable urn. The video’s mix of horror and humor drove 13M views.
Post Idea: Parenting content about childproofing fails.
CTA: Parents, what's the most unexpected thing your kid ever got into?
🏷️ Trending Hashtags
#TrumpTariffs – Market chaos + meme heaven
#TikTokBan – Ticking clock for creators
#TorpedoBat – Baseball meets viral design
#TheWhiteLotusFinale – Sunday’s going to be wild
#BombardiroCrocodilo – AI absurdity at its best
#MarketCrash – It’s not just Wall Street feeling it
💡 6. Engagement Tip of the Day
Pair a heavy trend with a light one. Post about the market crash and a crocodile-plane meme. The emotional whiplash keeps people scrolling—and sharing.
🔮 7. Looking Ahead
Miami Tech Week (April 6–13): Expect AI drama and crypto resurrection attempts.
"The White Lotus" Finale (April 6): Prepare your memes, your takes, and your Parker Posey love letters.
Women’s NCAA Final (April 7): This is the year to post about women’s sports.
See you tomorrow!
