The Yassification of TikTok— a queer review of 2021

This wasn’t the best year for the community. The Panda Express (how TikTokers snarkily refer to the pandemic in the comment section) still hit hard and some reactionary governements made life extremly difficult for queer folx when conservatives passed more repressive laws. While we can have a proper discussion on the shortcomings of protecting vulnerable groups on TikTok from harassment, there’s also room to acknowledge the user support within the comment sections on the app. This is a review which will show you an affirmative side of TikTok with an often ironic take on issues that plague us. Rejoice in the power of strutting crows, brave allies, rebuttals to rainbow capitalism, or creative ways on handling censorship. It’s over for you [REDACTED] once we’re done with our yassifications.

Part One — Stunt Queens, Drama Mawmas and Possessed Bedsheets

Miss Thing is showing you how it’s done

Queer people innovate and titillate

Consent is key, darling!

They closed the dancefloors but not the gyms!

It’s me, your possessed bedsheet with the spirit of Kate Bush

I have to leave as well?

This is the only acceptable presentation of advertising from here on out

The impersonification of an emoji

Love that for her!

That’s proven science, no?

Part 2 — Allies we love and problematic faves

Supportive moms who don’t do discreet

Adore a supportive gran who knows her pronouns!

Double-check with your partner if it’s cool but it’s cool..

Verdict is still out on Pepperoni’s allyship

Give him time to process!

Jonathan the Tortoise on the other hand.. #canceljonathanthetortoise

Part 3 — “Happy” Pride & Rainbow Capitalism

A teen with good intentions @taylorxsings made a hilarious song that’s catchy and so wrong it’s right. Needless to say the “LGBTQ+ community” jumped on this sound in no time.

A warm shoutout to white gay cis men

Reclaiming Pride merch from big corps

With such a sweet Pride invitation — what are you waiting for?

Part 4 — Visionaries and teachers

The sweetest soul out there with some perspective for young trans people

These are the reality formats, queer people are craving to watch

Censorship works in wonderful ways. Here’s to all LE DOLLAR BEANS!

The most “Christian” thing I’ve ever witnessed

Insightful lesson on African queer history

Do you want to know how.. NO!!!

Epilogue — Brit Brit

Learning French with Britney

Unleash your domestic goddess

The cover like no other

Sometimes I’m scared of you

Stay tuned for more 2021 TikTok reviews and send Scott some books to read, okay?