The “art of the zoo” trend, which has seen TikTok users search for seemingly innocent phrases like ‘zoo art’ only to be met with shocking (and often sexual) content about animal abuse, has drawn outrage and concern from many, including the TikTok community. While some of this response has been satirical, other efforts are more action-oriented, with individuals and groups raising awareness about the dangers of such viral trends and pushing for greater preventative measures to be taken by platforms like TikTok to reduce the demand for harmful content.
This particular trend is particularly disturbing because it is a euphemism for bestiality, and the searches people are making for it are mainly about images of humans having sex with animals. It’s no wonder that this is causing such a reaction, and it raises questions about the safety of children using the internet and the need for parents to be more proactive about monitoring their kids’ online activity and keeping open lines of communication with them.
In addition, the popularity of this particular trend highlights the need for social media platforms to be more transparent about the algorithms they use to promote content and how it can be manipulated by users. It also raises questions about the responsibilities of internet users and the need for a more forward-thinking approach to online culture that prioritizes digital literacy, resilience, and empathy. This article will explore these issues further and provide some tips for keeping kids safe on the internet.
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Art Of The Zoo On TikTok – What Is It And Why Is It Trending?
The social media app TikTok has seen its fair share of strange trends. From the Ice Cube Challenge to the Step Chicken, the platform has had some pretty left-field freakouts. But the latest viral trend is causing a lot of people to be extremely uneasy. The trend asks users to Google the phrase “Art Of The Zoo” and then film their reaction to what they see. People have been shocked by the results, as many of them are disturbing images involving humans having sexual relationships with animals.
In some cases, the search engine has deemed some of these results as prohibited content and has not displayed them to the user. However, the search term’s popularity has pushed some of the most disturbing content to the top of the results page. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your kids from these images and prevent them from becoming exposed to the Art of the Zoo trend.
This trend is an example of how easy it is for disturbing and inappropriate content to spread online. While some countries have strict laws against the production and dissemination of animal abuse, the international nature of the internet means that these images can easily cross borders. This is why it’s so important to educate children about safe internet use and teach them how to avoid unwanted content. This is especially important for apps like TikTok, which allow them to interact with inappropriate or dangerous material without the supervision of parents.
bro i searched art of zoo because of tiktok…. this is so embarrassing pic.twitter.com/dr8tJxKNPm
— JM ᥫ᭡. (@BARBIEPIMPIN) August 1, 2021
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