Teens Are Pulling a Fast One on Their Parents About Their ‘Morning Ritual’ for TikTok, and It’s Absolutely Hilarious

The “fake morning routine” craze on TikTok has become an entertaining intersection for Gen X (and some older millennials) and their Gen Z kids. These two generations, known for their cynicism and dark humor, blend together like peanut butter and jelly, and this trend showcases the best of both worlds.

What’s the Deal?

Teens and young adults are tasked with creating a TikTok video for school, a fraternity, or some other group, where they describe their “morning routine.” Their parents have to be present, nodding and smiling along, validating every exaggerated claim their child makes.

Anyone familiar with Gen Z knows where this is headed.

“I usually wake up around 7:30 or 8,” one teen starts, prompting an eruption of laughter from Dad, who can’t help but ask, “At night?”

Then the teen claims, “I walk the dogs and make breakfast for me and my mom.” Mom plays along but Dad, still chuckling, questions, “Are you serious?”

Every “morning routine” video is a riot. Gen Z has a knack for comedic gold, and watching their parents react with that classic Gen X disbelief is what we all need right now.

Examples of Hilarious Videos

Take Ashley, whose mom casually munches on a snack, interrupting her daughter’s claim about waking up at 5:30 with laughter. “Stop, I’m recording!” Ashley protests amidst giggles. When she says she goes for a morning run, Mom bursts into full-blown laughter, clearly aware of the joke.

Then there’s Mark, who swears he wakes up at 5 a.m. and makes breakfast for everyone, while his dad, chewing gum, shakes his head in disbelief. At the end of Mark’s video, Dad spills the truth: when he leaves for work, Mark is still asleep!

Diana’s dad stays stoic during her 5:00 a.m. wake-up fib, but he cracks up when she claims to run “two or three miles” daily.

In another clip, Tiff sets up to film in front of her parents. She says she wakes up at 7:15, but Dad’s body language says it all when he hears her claim about helping with laundry. “Nobody helps me with the cleaning!” Tiff insists, while Mom struggles to contain her laughter.

Another teen manages to convince her mom that this is a legit class assignment, but Mom is having none of it. “She has no routine!” she declares, and their giggles ensue.

Reese tries to convince her mom she wakes up at 7 a.m. and goes to class fresh-faced, but Mom’s look says she doesn’t buy it for a second. As Reese fabricates more details, Mom picks up the family dog, maintaining a straight face until the video abruptly ends.

A Trend Worth Following

This “morning routine” trend is pure comedic brilliance, and it deserves its own hashtag. You can check out some clips under #fakemorningroutine, but many more exist without one. Better yet, parents could join the fun by creating their own TikTok, pretending to be a perfect Pinterest mom and filming their kids’ reactions. Any trend that brings parents and teens together to share laughs is a win!

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Conclusion

In summary, TikTok’s “fake morning routine” trend is a delightful mix of humor and generational bonding, showcasing the comedic antics of teens while their parents playfully react. The laughter shared across generations highlights the connection between them, proving that humor can be a bridging force in family dynamics.