| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| TikTok aesthetic | LA Times Daily | 28 Jul 2023 |
| TikTok persona typified by floppy hair and grunge clothing | New York Times | 23 Apr 2023 |
| Member of a TikTok subculture | LA Times Daily | 12 Feb 2023 |
| Goth-like aesthetic of some TikTok guys | LA Times Daily | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Aesthetic popularized on TikTok | USA Today | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Many a TikTok teen | LA Times Daily | 21 Aug 2021 |
| Many a TikTok teen | The Washington Post | 21 Aug 2021 |
| Guy with an alternative, internet-influenced aesthetic | USA Today | 02 Nov 2020 |