My dog stepped on a bee why did she say that

Since the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial began on April 11, 2022, people across the nation have been tuning into the coverage. The high-profile defamation case has sparked some amusing memes and quotes. Some moments have even resulted in TikTok trends — like the "my dog stepped on a bee" videos that are currently circulating on the social media app.

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So what is this trend all about? And why does it feature a random statement from Amber? Let's take a closer look at the original clip and the TikTok videos that have been born from it.

My dog stepped on a bee why did she say that

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Here's where Amber Heard's "My dog stepped on a bee" quote came from.

On May 4, 2022, Amber testified about a fight she had with Johnny when they were together. The actress was talking about what happened after the altercation — including the now-viral moment, "My dog stepped on a bee." It would have been perfectly boring if it hadn't been for her out-of-place, deeply disgusted expression afterward.

Here's an extended version of the original clip, for context.

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"My dog stepped on a bee" stitches on TikTok are now hilariously rampant.

As they often do, social media users honed in on the seconds-long clip, added their own rhyming declarations, and a trend was born. Stitches of people saying random phrases that rhyme with "My dog stepped on a bee," accompanied by exaggeratedly disgusted facial expressions have taken off on TikTok — racking up millions of views in the process.

People who think Amber's testimony has been untruthful seem to be roasting her "acting" abilities (or lack thereof).

In the TikTok video below, the Amber clip is followed by a guy stating, "My dad has to pee," and then a woman saying, "My mom is stuck in a tree." Three other TikTok users then utter their own rhyming iterations and twitching expressions, including:

  • "My squirrel got bit by a flea."
  • "Without my glasses, I cannot see."
  • "Acting isn't for me."

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Another TikTok video that follows this trend has attracted more than 6.4 million views. It includes a woman locked out of her house lamenting, "I forgot my house key."

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In yet another stitch, a mother cries, "My child spilled my tea" and a man laments, "I sharted on Santa's knee."

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There have been a number of viral moments during the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial.

The Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard case has had viewers transfixed for weeks, and there have been a number of viral moments to come out of the testimony so far. One video appeared to show Georgina Deuter farting while giving their testimony. (It turned out that someone edited the video by strategically adding in a fart sound when Georgina squeaked her chair.)

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The trial is scheduled to last for five weeks total — and we have a feeling there could still be plenty of potential TikTok fodder to come.

About

My Dog Stepped On A Bee refers to a viral moment from the Amber Heard vs. Johnny Depp trial where Heard recounts a story about how Depp allegedly forcibly cavity searched her for drugs he believed she was hiding, followed by Heard saying her dog "stepped on a bee" the next day and they went to the vet. The video was posted on May 4th, 2022, and inspired several edits and lip dubs on YouTube and TikTok.

Origin

On May 4th, 2022, Amber Heard took the stand during her trial vs. Johnny Depp. During the trial, Heard told a story that took place in 2013 about a trip she, Depp and friends allegedly took to Hicksville Trailer Palace to take "laughy drugs," including mushrooms and MDMA. Heard testified that at one point Depp got high and accused her of stealing his drugs then forcibly cavity searched her. The trailer ended up getting "trashed," and the owner of the trailer was mad at first but Depp allegedly charmed him out of his anger. She finishes the story by saying the next day their dog stepped on a bee, makes a hurt face and then says they took the dog to the vet (shown below).[1]


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On May 5th, 2022, TikToker[3] @brandonharvey94 posted an edit of the scene where Heard says the line followed by a cut to an attorney saying, "objection, relevance," gaining over 13.8 million views in four days (shown below). The edit was shared on Twitter[6] two days later, gaining over 100,000 likes and 10,000 retweets in two days.

The video inspired a trend on TikTok where users say sentences that rhyme with "my dog stepped on a bee." For example, on May 6th, TikToker[4] @jeff.rad posted a video stitching the clip where he rhymes, "my dad has to pee" and mimics her face, gaining over 900,000 views in three days (shown below, left). On May 7th, TikToker[5] @hashtagghosting123 rhymed his video with, "I forgot my house key," gaining over 5.6 million views in the same span of time (shown below, right).

On May 7th, YouTuber[2] Griesgram posted a meme remixing the clip with "Millie B," also known as M to the B, gaining over 200,000 views in two days (shown below).


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What happens if a dog stepped on a bee?

Most of the time, if your dog is stung by a bee or wasp, the worst they will end up with is a swollen face or paw and some localised pain and irritation. Though your dog might appear distressed when they've been stung, this pain should go away after a short period of time.

Where did my dog stepped on a bee come from?

The Aquaman actress gave her testimony during the court proceedings of the Amber Heard vs. Johnny Depp defamation lawsuit, where she claimed that her dog had stepped on a bee. Her expression following the claim has since become a viral internet trend.

Why Amber said my dog stepped on a bee?

“My dog stepped on a bee,” Heard recalled to the court before wincing while giving details about a day she and her ex-husband Depp got into a vicious fight. TikTokers have become obsessed with the quick clip and are adding bits and stitching together videos of their own random rhymes and winces.

Should I take my dog to the vet if he ate a bee?

If your dog has eaten a wasp or bee or been stung in the mouth, tongue or throat, you may see severe facial or neck swelling. This is a concern because the swelling may cause a blockage in your pet's airway resulting in them struggling to breathe. If this does happen you should seek urgent veterinary advice.