The latest trend sweeping TikTok takes a viral clip from the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial — and users are getting pretty creative with it. Show
The Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial is still taking over the internet as jurors are now deliberating to reach a decision in the viral court case between two of Hollywood’s major stars. The trial has become quite the hot topic over the past few weeks, as Twitch streamers, YouTubers, and other influencers weigh in with their takes on the situation. A few viral trends are cropping up from the hearing, which usually take audio from the televised case and overlay it in certain humorous situations… some of which have been met with major backlash. Article continues after ad
The latest trend spawned from the case is sweeping TikTok. It uses audio taken from Heard’s testimony, where she explains what took place after a fight with her ex-spouse.
“That just… got fixed,” she said. “We walked out of the trailer. At some point, my dog stepped on a bee. We went to the vet, and went on with our vacation.” The seemingly random statement, coupled with Heard’s strange expression while telling the story, has made for a viral meme that is now the latest fodder for TikTok comedians. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on Esports, Gaming and more.
Specifically, the trend has users rhyming the phrase “my dog stepped on a bee” with other mundane things, like “I forgot my house key,” or “my child spilled my tea.” Article continues after ad Click here if TikTok fails to load. A few of these videos have racked up millions of views — in particular, one of the longest-running ‘chains’ of users stitching their videos together with some seriously creative rhymes. Click here if TikTok fails to load. With the trial nearing its end, this is just one of many viral moments to be birthed from a case that has already cemented itself in pop culture history… although not everyone is a fan of how the internet is treating such a personal feud between two former spouses. Doja Cat was caught mocking Amber Heard's court testimony from the Johnny Depp trial — and people really weren't okay with it.Jerritt Clark / Getty Images for ELLE Magazine In a now-deleted TikTok, Doja explained that her new dog stepped on a bee over the weekend, similar to a moment Amber recalled during her testimony.Twitter: @popcrave In the midst of a painful testimony regarding sexual assault shared during the trial, Amber had winced while speaking about her dog.@popcrave / @dojacat / Via Twitter: @popcrave Despite the fact that many other TikTok users had also imitated Amber in a viral trend, viewers condemned Doja for doing so on such a large platform:@yerigatekeeper / Via Twitter: @yerigatekeeper @lighttmylove / Via Twitter: @lighttmylove @mariannereading / Via Twitter: @mariannereading @Seiolfur / Via Twitter: @Seiolfur @muglerrized / Via Twitter: @muglerrized Doja has also recently come under fire as some fans called her out for DM'ing 17-year-old Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp, asking him to hook her up with his costar Joseph Quinn.Emma Mcintyre / Getty Images for Billboard Doja has not yet spoken out about either of the controversies, although she did remove the video mocking Amber.Rich Fury / Getty Images for dcp If you or someone you know have experienced sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE, which routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also search your local center here. Did Amber actually say my dog stepped on a bee?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.
Why does she say dog stepped on a bee?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.
What happens if a dog stepped on a bee?Dogs who have been stung by bees can experience very mild allergic reactions to very severe anaphylactic reactions. Mild reactions include: Sudden onset of yelping, whining or limping. Licking, chewing, pawing, or scratching at the bite site.
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