The 'Owl Impression' Trend on TikTok: A Hooting Good Time
In a bizarre phenomenon, TikTok users have taken to saying "hoo" into the camera to deliver uncannily accurate impressions of celebrities. The simplicity of the prompt has inspired a flood of creative videos, with over 13 thousand clips posted under the #owlimpression hashtag and millions of views.
The trend seems to have started suddenly, but it's not the first time owls have been used as inspiration on TikTok. A viral clip from late 2024 featured an owl with an unflappable aura, while in 2025, users contorted their bodies to mimic the shape of a perching owl.
The association of owls with wisdom dates back to Ancient Greece and the goddess Athena. However, when it comes to absurd trends, the owl is surely top of the pecking order. The "hoo" impression has sparked creativity on TikTok, with users approaching the trend from different angles.
From out-of-shape owls to jealous girlfriend owls, there's a vast range of interpretations. Some have even added humor by incorporating songs into their videos, such as an edited screenshot of Hayley Williams' song "Good Ol' Days."
The exact origin of the trend remains unknown, but it serves as a welcome respite from today's news cycle and nostalgia for 2016. With more variations emerging, it seems unlikely that this owl impression trend will take flight anytime soon.
The popularity of this trend on TikTok highlights the platform's ability to inspire creativity in users. Even the most unlikely prompts can spark innovation, and the owl's place at the top of the pecking order is well-deserved in this case.
In a bizarre phenomenon, TikTok users have taken to saying "hoo" into the camera to deliver uncannily accurate impressions of celebrities. The simplicity of the prompt has inspired a flood of creative videos, with over 13 thousand clips posted under the #owlimpression hashtag and millions of views.
The trend seems to have started suddenly, but it's not the first time owls have been used as inspiration on TikTok. A viral clip from late 2024 featured an owl with an unflappable aura, while in 2025, users contorted their bodies to mimic the shape of a perching owl.
The association of owls with wisdom dates back to Ancient Greece and the goddess Athena. However, when it comes to absurd trends, the owl is surely top of the pecking order. The "hoo" impression has sparked creativity on TikTok, with users approaching the trend from different angles.
From out-of-shape owls to jealous girlfriend owls, there's a vast range of interpretations. Some have even added humor by incorporating songs into their videos, such as an edited screenshot of Hayley Williams' song "Good Ol' Days."
The exact origin of the trend remains unknown, but it serves as a welcome respite from today's news cycle and nostalgia for 2016. With more variations emerging, it seems unlikely that this owl impression trend will take flight anytime soon.
The popularity of this trend on TikTok highlights the platform's ability to inspire creativity in users. Even the most unlikely prompts can spark innovation, and the owl's place at the top of the pecking order is well-deserved in this case.
ugh another thing that'll probably be a fad but lol 13k clips under #owlimpression on tiktok already? people are gonna do some weird stuff for views 
and honestly it's kinda relatable tbh we need something to take our minds off the news 
. the fact that people are having so much fun with this trend is infectious - i've seen my friends making their own owl impressions in the comments section 
. what's interesting is how the trend has tapped into our collective nostalgia, especially since it comes right after a year of non-stop news 
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. gotta give tiktok credits for this one tho, its always inspiring new creativity on the platform 
I'm no expert, but this just goes to show how much creativity and nuance can be packed into a simple "hoo" 
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13k vids and millions of views tho... i guess u can't ignore the pecking order when it comes to memes 
. I mean, it's just a bunch of people making videos of themselves saying "hoo" like some sort of weird owl impression challenge... It's all so fetch 
. I guess it's just another example of how TikTok can bring people together, even if it's just for a silly trend 
. all these people imitating owls just to get views on tiktok? it's like they're chasing clout rather than something meaningful. and the fact that it started out of nowhere is even more suspicious... i mean, what's next? owl-themed memes for every occasion? 
13k vids already?!?! That's insane! I love how people are gettin creative with it too, from out of shape owls to jealous girlfriend ones - it's all so funny 
. TikTok really is a magic platform, always pushing us to be more artistic and fun 
. And honestly, most of these videos are just cringeworthy 
... I mean, who thought it was a good idea to contort their body into an owl shape? 
i wonder what other crazy vids they'll come up with next? might have to create an owlimpression challenge on tiktok myself 