There are those emotional rollercoasters nobody asks for, but everyone jumps on. Well, TikTok’s #WeListenAndWeDontJudge trend is such a viral challenge. Users post confessions, embarrassing moments, or deep, unfiltered thoughts, hoping for validation with zero judgment.

How often have we seen someone confess their most cringe-worthy moments only to get blasted in the comments? It’s as if the TikTok gods say, “Sure, we’ll listen, but we’ll definitely judge.” Still, this trend is a weirdly comforting reminder that, at least for a second, someone’s paying attention to your mess.

Spoiler alert: What lies in this trend is less about listening and more about ruthless judgments delivered silently by facial expressions.

“Sometimes I pretend to fix something downstairs so that I can play video games and have space.”

Sometimes, the idea of “fixing” something around the house is a cover-up for the ultimate escape. It’s not that the sink’s broken or the fuse is blown; it’s about claiming that sacred “me time.”

The second the door shuts behind him, the controller is in hand, and the world of peace and pixels opens up. Sure, he might get caught eventually, but hey, it’s a small price to pay for some uninterrupted gaming bliss. After all, isn’t personal space as important as fixing leaks?

Ami Ciccone