Why did Amber say My dog stepped on a bee

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.

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.

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Why did Amber say My dog stepped on a bee
Court TVThe defamation hearing between former Hollywood spouses Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is making for perfect meme fodder.

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.

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“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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

Why did Amber say My dog stepped on a bee

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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.

Why did Amber say My dog stepped on a bee

Pop Crave @PopCrave

Doja Cat mimics Amber Heard’s “my dog stepped on a bee” court testimony in new TikTok.

05:50 PM - 11 Jul 2022

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In the midst of a painful testimony regarding sexual assault shared during the trial, Amber had winced while speaking about her dog.

Why did Amber say My dog stepped on a bee
Why did Amber say My dog stepped on a bee

Why did Amber say My dog stepped on a bee

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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:

Why did Amber say My dog stepped on a bee

me and yeri are tired of u bitches @yerigatekeeper

doja cat mocking amber heard talking about the sexual assault she went through is so disgusting like she knows she has a platform that many young women follow her on and this is what she does with it? i am literally so disappointed

06:36 PM - 11 Jul 2022

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treasure| SELLING GVF TICKETS @lighttmylove

doja cat mocking amber heard is like actually disgusting… like it makes me sick to my stomach that she not only did it on tik tok but was doing it on instagram live today… it’s just genuinely sick and i’m praying for amber and her well being she doesn’t deserve any of this.

06:18 PM - 11 Jul 2022

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E 🌻 @mariannereading

doja cat will work with dr luke, message an underage stranger things cast member to hook her up with his cast mate who is pushing 30, and now she mocks amber heard’s sexual assault testimony. absolute garbage person. https://t.co/Yl64oS6tSH

06:44 PM - 11 Jul 2022

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🜾 @Seiolfur

Doja cat making fun of Amber heard's SA testimony...she's really like an incel it's crazy

06:16 PM - 11 Jul 2022

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mother oomf @muglerrized

amber heard jokes fill me with rage. @DojaCat you’re pathetic for that

05:08 PM - 11 Jul 2022

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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.

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Why did Amber say My dog stepped on a bee

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Doja has not yet spoken out about either of the controversies, although she did remove the video mocking Amber.

Why did Amber say My dog stepped on a bee

Why did Amber say My dog stepped on a bee

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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.