In the ever-evolving world of internet trends, 🍇🌿 there’s a fascinating new concept, coined "canon events." A term has been making waves 🌊 on TikTok signifies those pivotal moments in our lives that may be difficult, painful, or cringe-worthy but are absolutely crucial for our personal growth and development. Think of them as life's mandatory ✨cringe✨ milestones, and according to TikTokers, attempting to avoid them can lead to unforeseen consequences.
The origin of this term can be traced back to the 2023 blockbuster movie, "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" 🕷️❣️🧑🤝🧑 where it plays a central role in the plot (no spoilers here!) binding everyone the Spider-Verse together… which is ultimately the goal 🏆 IRL when using this new phrase.
Eliminating past “canon events” would spell disaster, making everything go awry if you try to avoid them. 🐈⬛🤞🎱 On TikTok, this trend has gained traction through users playfully reminiscing on these significant moments. Take, for instance, a viral video 🎬 where a woman refrains from interfering when she sees a friend purchase a $400 garment on Shein to match their aesthetic. Her reasoning? It's a canon event in that person's life. (AKA: Her friend has be in the trend-trenches before she can truly appreciate quality clothing. 🌟 Cannot disrupt. Will not disrupt. ❌)
Scroll through the comment sections of these videos, and you'll find a mix of people sharing their own experiences with canon events and others critiquing those who didn’t navigate them with grace. It's a reminder that we all have our unique journeys filled with moments that may seem embarrassing. However, these are the very moments that ultimately lead us to better things. They shape us into the individuals we are today.
According to this theory, you are not alone, but you MUST. GO. THROUGH. IT. 😅
So, whether it's an embarrassing phase or a heartbreak, remember that it might be a crucial “canon event” that's shaping you into your best self. There is no way to stop an actual canon once it launches! 🚀 Might as well just let things happen for the good of the plot 🤷♀️ 📝 🙈
So when life takes turn—say the magic 👠🪄🔮words: “It’s a canon event… I cannot interfere.”
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