The 40 best TikTok videos to improve your FYP algorithm

It’s possible that we’ve all spent too much time on TikTok. The short-form video app serves users a curated smorgasbord of content through a superpowered algorithm that predicts what you will or won’t like based on how you interact with videos. You can influence what you see in your feed (aka your For You Page), by liking or following specific creators.

Some interactions may not be intentional. You can scroll through videos for hours, and maybe you like one video in a post-work day haze, and suddenly you’re just being served the “My money don’t jiggle jiggle” sound for the umpteenth time. No redemption appears in sight, the algorithm has just pushed you to the biggest trend and won’t let you go. All hope seems lost, but here’s the good news: We’re here to help you.

You can undo what you can’t do. Below is a selection of 40 TikToks, which will depending on your taste either make your feed more enjoyable or ruin it. Regardless, we think each one is fun in its own way, and this list can help get your FYP’s algorithm back on the right track.

Elden Ring assumed TikTok’s role this year

Noble Knight Adventures made it possible TonThis is Elden RinThis year’s g videos riff on everything: throwing debuffs at enemies before combat to swinging against invisible walls. This entry, however, is our favorite. Those swamps can be rough even without Torrent.

Playing Elden RingWhat is the use of a trackpad for? This is how it happened.

A selection of some our most favorite Nintendo games, characters

Pokémon aren’t so cute in this intimidating real-life reimagining of them.

Who’s that Pokémon?! Oh, it’s… Kirlia made with vegetables and fruits? This account is sort of goofy, but I’m in awe every time the creator spins their photoshop magic to pull a Pokémon or another surprise out from regular, everyday photos.

Link is a skilled dancer. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask This makes for the ideal TikTok.

Rug tufting took over TikTok in the past year — and one of our favorite rug makers turns old consoles, as well as video game and anime characters, into shaggy art pieces.

Toadette’s mouth can fit a surprising amount of teeth. Yes, I’m sorry!

The musically-inclined

This Wii Sports theme is a stunning choice for your wedding’s entrance song. And if that isn’t your jam , this account has lots of other video game- and anime-themed entrances.

Tolkientok is your home! Whether you love or hate Tom Bombadil, you might still love one of his whimsical songs set to TikTok’s “Don’t Text Me Challenge” song.

Imagine casually hearing Giorno’s Theme from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure,Played on the piano while you shop in a shopping center.

The brass band looks absolutely flawless. The saxophone is the perfect accompaniment.

Lastly, here’s an impressive list of songs that inspired some of the iconic music in Sonic games.

The fashionable

If you’re interested in the OOTD (outfit of the day) scene on TikTok, then you’re probably familiar with Myra Magdalen’s wild looks. The backdrop plastered in keyboards gives a good taste of her offbeat sensibilities — like printing Charlie Swan’s face onto a long sleeved shirt, and wearing a TwilightAs a gigantic necklace, use your lunchbox as a large box.

Wisdom Kaye’s sartorial style is outrageous with her inspirations from Mario, Toad and Princess Peach.

Colourpop is well known for their colorful eyeshadow palettes. These looks were inspired by the characters of Avatar for The Last AirbenderPut the ATLAColourpop eyeshadow palette for great use

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The Afternoon Special is one of our favorite pop culture critics on TikTok, and this analysis of film posters — and what makes some of them stand out — is no exception.

If you love Uncanny X-Men or Marvel’s Merry Mutants, Cerebro is the podcast for you. Their TikTok account offers shorter, snappy sound bites — like this one about Mystique as Sherlock Holmes — pulled from podcast episodes.

Katie Grogg, the platform queen for New York Times Crossword Puzzles has been helping TikTokers solve crosswords by providing clues and strategies.

And, of course, our very own TikTok — this one is about queer themes in Arcane.

Unfettered chaos in memes

The Eye of Sauron was due for a yassification.

Here’s a laptop folder of Christian Sonic memes, set to a punk cover of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God).”

Is it KAYO’s knife, or a shooting star from Your name?

Ziggbee is a ferret, and an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Warm, giggly, and wonderful, we find clips of the critter’s dance streams to be a constant joy while scrolling through TikTok.

Our pets are our family members.

A tiny Dachshund might seem small enough to be terrifying at night. But you’d be wrong.

Stepan the cat manages to look casual and disaffected in front of countless kinds of libations — a true inspiration for those of us going through quarter or midlife crises.

Without our favorite anime, no TikTok list is complete.

Every anime fan has experienced the joy and pain of seeing a beloved character pass away only for them to make a mistake in the credits. The absurdity of it all is captured by Psyduckmigraines.

Honor? My honor, these cursed are my slaying Hunter x Hunter cosplays. This particular style took off as a microtrend on TikTok and while it’s not my ideal look, it’s just one of those styles reserved only for the boldest and best cosplayers.

Don’t know what the “knee thing” is, kids? That’s OK, because Plumsoju has you covered with this very illustrative video on how to do it.

Some movie magic

It’s hard to pick which is more impressive — Tope Babalola’s performance or the special effects in this Dr. Strange skit.

Laura Gouillon makes lots of filters that any TikToker can use — but she usually tests them herself first. This filter lets you choose which Wes Anderson movie to watch.

And here’s a very calming video of an artist making a map of Middle-earth using a wood burning technique.

You need enough champagne to fill up the Nile.

Dice making and board games

Two types of Tickets to Ride players — those who mind their own business and finish their routes, and those who live to sabotage others.

Dice makers on TikTok are always making beautiful work — but this set of trans-flag-inspired dice are some of our favorites. Two videos are available: One shows the creation process and the other shares the final product.

They made us giggle.

This is how “fus roh dah” was meant to be delivered.

These floppy balloon guys never fail to make us laugh — they’re a sight for sore eyes, especially when you spot them in front of a car dealership as you’re zipping down the highway. But this person’s daughter decided to dress up as one for Halloween, and then proceeded to wear that costume every day for the next three weeks. Flawless.

The Sims 2 will never die — especially thanks to these funny edits making the rounds on TikTok.

The amazing cosplayers

The amazing Catbus was created by this cosplayer. Totoro, My Neighbor — and its legs even move.

This cosplayer documented herself learning how to walk on stilts in order to pull off a full Lady Dimitrescu look — height and all.

Here’s Toad Drummer — a metal drummer who frequently cosplays as Toad, voice included.

This concludes the TikTok tour. These tips will bring a smile to your face and some joy to your social media feeds.