Ruining an otherwise great moment with an awkward comment or inappropriate joke is something many people can relate to — and it’s since become a viral TikTok trend.
Throughout the app, users share videos of themselves harmonizing to the lyrics, “And then I go and screw it up by saying something stupid like ‘I love you’.” The sound has been used multiple times, making it a bit difficult to figure out who started it — but it has hit the radars of many celebrities.
Stars like Sabrina Carpenter and Joe Jonas participated in this trend, but let’s go back to its roots.
Here’s an overview of the trend and the unexpected origins of the viral sound.
Where did the TikTok trend ‘And then I Go and Spoil It All’ come from?
The sound clip is from the song “Somethin’ Stupid.” There are several versions of the song floating around on TikTok. The original was written by Clarence Carson Parks II and performed by him and his wife Gaile Foote in 1966.
Just a year later, Frank Sinatra and his daughter Nancy covered “Somethin’ Stupid.” While the cover has gained popularity in its own right, it’s still not the most heard version on TikTok.
The version most used by TikTok users participating in the trend is the Jennifer Lawrence cover included in the 2015 film. Joy. The film is a biographical comedy about the life and success of entrepreneur Joy Mangano, and Lawrence plays the matriarch of a business family.
Jennifer Lawrence in JOY (2015).
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp.
Lawrence’s raspy voice has become a trending sound, with many TikTok users admitting they don’t even recognize Sinatra’s version of the song.
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What does the trend ‘And then I go and spoil everything’ mean on TikTok?
The song “Somethin’ Stupid” is supposed to portray two lovers who are in the early stages of their relationship, still getting to know each other and figuring out the ebbs and flows of their personalities. But the couple quickly dives into uncharted territory, marked by saying the words “I love you.”
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Mostly, TikTok users have participated in this trend to share phrases they often say (and which sometimes irritate their loved ones) or other embarrassing statements they have made. These can be references to memes or other pop culture moments.
Which celebrities started the ‘And then I go and screw it all up’ trend on TikTok?
This trend is especially popular among celebrities. Joe Jonas used the audio to release a flashback of the iconic clip of the Jonas Brothers lifting and turning a table, where Joe proudly announces “Oh, the way things have turned.”
Sabrina Carpenter also used the popular audio with her hit lyrics “that’s that espresso of mine” for her “something stupid”. Riverdale star Lili Reinhart and music artist Laufey also participated in the trend.
The use of the sound even piqued the interest of Frank Sinatra’s official account, who shared a roundup of celebrities and icons who used the song in their videos.
Categories: Trends
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