Conversely, the student-athletes and pre-meds flocked to a softer side of TikTok and YouTube.
Date: April 12, 2026 (Retrospective Analysis) Prepared For: Campus Activities Board / Student Life Administrators Subject: Analysis of entertainment consumption and cultural trends among U.S. college students during the 2020–2021 academic year. college gangbang 7 20 21 lolly cumshotp1909 min top
Influencers and online personalities played a crucial role in shaping trends and entertainment among college students. They used their platforms to share their experiences, opinions, and recommendations, influencing their followers' choices in entertainment and lifestyle. The lines between traditional celebrities and social media influencers began to blur, with many celebrities also becoming influencers to connect with their fans on a more personal level. Conversely, the student-athletes and pre-meds flocked to a
Because students couldn't gather in person, they gathered on the For You Page (FYP). Here were the pillars of college 20/21 entertainment on TikTok: Influencers and online personalities played a crucial role
| Trend | Description | The College Angle | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sea Shanties | (Jan 2021) Nathan Evans’ "Wellerman" remix. | A collective escape from pandemic reality. Boring async lectures were replaced by harmonic group calls. | | Corn Kid | (Late 2021) “It’s corn!” | The pure, unhinged joy that comes from sleep deprivation and dining hall scarcity. | | POV: College Student | Skits about eating ramen at 3 AM. | Relatability as currency. The "That Girl" routine (waking up at 5 AM to journal) vs. the reality (wearing the same hoodie for a week). | | Cottagecore | Frolicking in fields, baking bread, wearing long flowy dresses. | An escape from the gray Zoom grid. Students romanticized a life they couldn't have while locked in a concrete dorm. |