“I’m Bored, Tell Me…” is trending on TikTok and Instagram as a way to turn viewers into the content.
You add a text overlay like “I’m bored, tell me the worst sales experience you’ve ever had,” and pair it with a simple clip of yourself waiting, scrolling, or sitting on camera.
The video itself stays minimal, so the prompt stands out.
You tailor the question to your niche, sales, fitness, dating, school, freelancing, customer service, or content creation.
The stronger and more specific the prompt, the more people feel compelled to answer. The comments become the real show.
Why This Trend Matters Today
This trend works because it flips the attention model.
Instead of pushing content at viewers, you pull stories out of them.
That shift increases comments, which is one of the strongest distribution signals on short-form platforms.
It also creates social proof. When someone opens the video and sees dozens or hundreds of replies, they are more likely to add their own story, keeping the thread alive and the video circulating.
How To Do The ‘I’m Bored, Tell Me’ Trend
Choose one prompt that your audience can answer easily.
Start it with “I’m bored, tell me…” and make it specific: worst client, hardest workout, funniest date, biggest money mistake, or worst boss. Add the overlay in large, readable text.
Film a simple clip, sitting at your desk, lying on your bed, walking, or staring at the camera.
Don’t talk. Let the question do the work. Post and then reply to early comments to keep the thread moving.
- Pro Tip: Avoid yes-or-no questions. Prompts that require a story drive far more engagement.
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