What Is This ‘Bird Theory’ Trend Going Viral on TikTok?

The "Bird Theory" Trend on TikTok

A new trend is taking over TikTok, with thousands of users participating in the "Bird Theory" challenge. The trend involves telling a partner that you saw a bird and recording their reaction.

The challenge has nothing to do with birds, but rather is a test of a relationship using a method known as the "Bid Test" to gauge a partner's engagement.

The viral TikTok trend is all about testing your relationship...

Author's summary: TikTok's "Bird Theory" trend tests relationships.

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Mental Floss Mental Floss — 2025-10-29

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