Take a Break From the Olympics to Watch Some TikToks

Have y'all been enjoying the Games so far?

Words by Ryan Quan

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There have been a ton of viral moments from the 2024 Olympics in Paris so far. What has been your fave? Enjoy these vids (both Olympics-related and otherwise) in the meantime!

@yjmoonie dw i stuck the landing #olympics2024 ♬ original sound - Jon Moon
@seungjae_730

나도 나도!

♬ 오리지널 사운드 - seungjae_730
@nurse.alexrn Our cats wouldnt make it @save the sharks #catsoftiktok #catlovers #cattok ♬ Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
@redb.eanmilkt Cherry on what? EXACTLY UGHHHH SCREAMING SOTY FRRR I LOVE U ALL @BINI PH #BINI_CherryOnTopDC #BINI_CherryOnTop #bini #ppop #fyp #cherryontop #blooms ♬ Cherry On Top - BINI
@isishong

♬ original sound - Isis Hong
@andrewpolo_ mother + sons fit check with a @Thom Browne look! #fashiontiktok #outfitideas #outfitinspo #motherson ♬ original sound - andrew polo
@kiranandnivi This was hard 🤯 espresso riff #espresso #sabrinacarpenter #riff #harmony #fyp ♬ original sound - Kiran + Nivi
@holypandas_ close enough to me #algae #camping #filipina #mom #filipino #pinay #funny ♬ original sound - panda
@ali.abzzz Us watching the Olympics like 👁️👄👁️ #pinoypride @Alex ♬ pinoy pride - Miko

Published on August 2, 2024

Words by Ryan Quan

Ryan Quan is the Social Media Editor for JoySauce. This queer, half-Chinese, half-Filipino writer and graphic designer loves everything related to music, creative nonfiction, and art. Based in Brooklyn, he spends most of his time dancing to hyperpop and accidentally falling asleep on the subway. Follow him on Instagram at @ryanquans.