TRANSLATING TECH Too Old for TikTok? Nope!
Chances are, most seniors know that TikTok has nothing to do with clocks. Originally popularized by teens, it has slowly traveled upwards to older age groups, but seniors are still a rarity on the app both as viewers and participants. Why? Probably because most of us have no idea what it is.
So, what is TikTok anyway? TikTok is a social media app that allows kids (and anyone else) to express themselves by creating, sharing and discovering short videos, most under a minute. Young people use it for singing, dancing, comedy and lip-syncing to music. The TikTok app gives them high tech tools like filters, control over video speed, access to professional audio and more. Watch this video to find out how it works. The best way to try it is to download the TikTok app on your phone and click on it. You’ll see a string of videos of what’s trending that day and can follow them. For example, if you love funny dogs you might want to follow this TikTok with Moonpie, a 9 pound dachshund wearing frilly dresses who speaks like a toddler. If you don’t understand why people watch TikTok, try watching a few Moonpie videos and not laugh. As you start watching videos on TikTok, the app’s algorithms learn what you like and show you more of it.
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