Okay, so here’s the deal. Been seeing the name Charli D’Amelio everywhere, right? And someone mentioned something about her ‘twerking’ videos going viral. Curiosity got the better of me, gotta admit. I wasn’t expecting much, figured it’s just another TikTok thing.
Getting Started: The Search
First things first, I grabbed my phone. Didn’t even bother with the computer, felt like a phone thing. Opened up TikTok, hit the search bar. Typed in ‘charli d’amelio twerk’. Man, the results just flooded in. Clips, compilations, people reacting to it, people debating if it even is twerking.
Spent a good chunk of time just scrolling. Watching these short clips. It’s kinda hypnotic in that TikTok way, you know? One video after another. She’s got that smooth way of moving, very… bubbly? Not the aggressive kind of twerking you might see in music videos. It’s more like quick, controlled hip movements timed to the music. Looked easy enough on the screen.
The ‘Practice’ Part (Emphasis on ‘Try’)
Right, so after watching maybe twenty different clips, I thought, “How hard can it be?” Famous last words. Found a spot in the living room with some space. Put on some random pop song with a decent beat.
Here’s what I tried:
- Bent the knees slightly, like she does. Check.
- Tried to isolate the hip movement. Okay, this is where it went sideways.
- Attempted that quick little bounce thing.
Let me tell you, the result was… not graceful. Felt more like I was spasming than dancing. Co-ordination? Out the window. It looks simple when she does it, real fluid. But trying to copy it? My body just didn’t wanna cooperate. Either my legs moved too much, or my back got involved, or I just looked like I was desperately trying to shake something off my pants. It was humbling, honestly.
Observations and What I Noticed
After my failed attempt (or attempts, let’s be real), I went back to watching. What makes it work for her?
It’s controlled. Really precise, small movements. Not wild shaking.
It fits the TikTok format. Short bursts, fits neatly into those 15-second sounds.
It’s kinda… sanitized? Maybe that’s why it gets called ‘twerking’ but also debated. It’s energetic but doesn’t have the same raw vibe as traditional twerking. Makes sense for her huge, often younger, audience I guess.
Honestly, calling it ‘twerking’ feels like a bit of a stretch sometimes. It’s more like rhythmic hip pops. But hey, ‘twerk’ gets clicks, right? That’s the internet game.
Final Thoughts
So, did I master the Charli D’Amelio twerk? Absolutely not. Not even close. Did I figure out why it’s popular? Sort of. It’s catchy, looks easy (it’s not!), and fits the platform perfectly. Plus, it’s her doing it, and she’s got that massive following.
My main takeaway? Dancing is harder than it looks, especially those seemingly simple TikTok moves. And maybe ‘twerking’ just means different things to different people online these days. My back’s a bit sore now. Think I’ll stick to just watching from now on.