TikTok goths say they were bullied for dancing like Wednesday and now it's a trend after Netflix show
Topics: Film and TV
Emma Guinness
Featured Image Credit: Netflix / @mothgothic / TikTok
Topics: Film and TV
Netflix's Wednesday is delighting TV fans the world over, and one scene in particular has got them talking - the teen goth's iconic dance moves.
Now, goths are taking to TikTok to reveal that they were once bullied for pulling similar moves to the ones that are now trendy thanks to the hit series.
This really is proof that if you wait long enough, everything will come back into fashion.
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However, it is worth noting that not everyone was a fan of Wednesday's dance moves, with some social media users slamming them as 'weird' and claiming that they felt 'second hand embarrassment' watching the scene, which is being recreated by a lot of TikTok users.
But while not everyone may be a fan of the moves, their popularity is undeniable, and a lot of TikTokers have loved recreating them.
This has led other users of the website to point out that there was a time when people were actively bullied for similar moves. The actress behind Wednesday, Jenna Ortega, said they were inspired by real-life goth dance moves of the 1980s.
Reacting to the trend, one TikToker wrote: "This trend brings me back to the 8th grade when a bunch of popular kids recorded me and posted it on their snapchats and kids would come up mocking my dancing.
"But yeah sure Wednesday would love you Monica."
They captioned their video: "They're all doing her dance on their TikToks acting like they didn't bully me into crying my eyes out after the dance and walking home alone at night."
Another TikToker added: "Attention, goth girls! Were you compared to Wednesday Addams growing up? Was the greeting 'Hey, Morticia' used towards you in a not-so-friendly manner? Are you tired of seeing the people who mocked your style embracing Addams Family aesthetic?
"You may be entitled to financial compensation."
However, while some goths are upset that their previously mocked moves and aesthetic are now in fashion, others have said that the popularity of the show is inspiring them.
One TikToker wrote in response to a bullying revelation: "I haven't been publicly vulnerable in years because I'm so scared of this.
"Wednesday is helping me feel a lil more comfy though."
"This scene both reminded me of why I stopped dancing and inspired me to keep dancing how I want," added a second inspired viewer.
A third remarked: "I haven't seen the new Wednesday series but watching clips of her being 'uncanny' is really comforting because I've been in that position before too."
Wednesday is available to stream on Netflix now.