Black People’s Version of the Viral ‘Netflix Documentary’ TikTok Trend Is the Best Thing On the Internet Right Now!
It’s always a good day on social media when Black folks hop on the latest viral TikTok trend. And that’s exactly what’s happening now, thanks to the whole “Netflix Documentary” style of video that’s bringing some serious laughs and serious relatability to us all.
The premise in and of itself is simple: sit down in a chair in front of a camera like you’re about to get interviewed for a Netflix documentary. But where Black creativity comes into play is the particular topics these folks are using as the subject for their fictional films. Even some celebs have hopped on board!
But since we can show you better than we can tell you, keep reading to see some of the best ones on the internet!
Related: Black TikToker Flips Microaggressions on White Folks — and It’s Hilarious!
The One With Morris Chestnut
This one starring Morris Chestnut, involving his famous character from “Boyz n the Hood,” is doubly hilarious due to the fact that the whole “saxaphones getting louder” trend is also taking over TikTok at the same time. Talk about a man who’s got his finger on the pulse of culture.
The One About Moms and Their Kids Over the Summertime
@sapphirejewel I Then Yelled So Much My Voice Gone
#fyp #netflixdocumentary
This one about surviving the summer as a mom while your kids are out of school is both timely and hilarious. That belt definitely brings back some memories for some of us!
The One About Liking Pumpkin Pie Over Sweet Potato
KevOnStage has been pretty vocal about his preference for pumpkin pie over sweet potato pie for a while now, and each time, it throws Black folks in a tizzy. It’s only right that he’d sit down for a chat about this highly controversial topic!
The One About Jumping Your Friend’s Trifling Baby Dad
@mahogany_musik Aye Real Quick… I’m riding for my friend to da end
Let’s face it: we all know at least one woman who had a child by a man who won’t do right by her or him. And if we’re completely honest, we’ve all probably had the thought to give him a knuckle sandwich a time at some point. But for those of you who have actually acted on that thought—this doc is for you!
The One About Black Girls Who Can’t Braid
@bri.so.smooth_ Don’t even blur my face, I have no shame.
#netflixdocumentary #blackgirl #fyp
(Author’s Note: Sadly, this is one documentary that I would volunteer my time to take part in. To be clear: I can braid hair; I just can’t cornrow or scalp braid it. But we’re all fam here, right? We listen, and we don’t judge!)
The One About Getting Married and Divorced In Less Than a Year
@rhavendanielle waiting for the call
@Netflix #netflixdocumentary #divorce #startingover #choosingyourself #relateable
Now, this one may not be specific to Black folks, but you know we all love getting the tea on some relationship drama now and then. Rhaven Danielle, girl, we’re going to need you to hit up Netflix for real or do a storytime at the very least—we’re already invested and ready to hear this story!
The One About Always Needing Something Sweet
@adrienne.juliette Like I’m sorry. I was one of the kids that was too full, but had enough room for desert
#netflix #documentaries #funny #sweettreat
Where are all my dessert divas at? My sweet tooth soldiers? Yeah, this one is for you because the way you all are always reaching for that little sweet treat after every meal truly needs to be studied and analyzed!
The One About Black Millennial Pastimes
The hilarious part about this Black millennial topic is that depending on who you talk to, they’re still partying till the sun’s up and clocking in mere hours later TO THIS DAY. Some habits just die hard, we suppose!
The One About Black Women Who Can’t Do the Tamia Line Dance
(Author’s Note: Once again, I am going to tell on myself and reveal that I’d also be in line to speak on this doc, too! There’s just no reason why the Tamia dance has so many steps; it shouldn’t be this complex of a two-step! I’ll just stick with the Electric Slide and call it a day.)
The One About Dating Black Church Musicians
@lorensharice Apparently it’s a popular niched experience. Care to share your stories? It’s a safe place
#churchmusician #funnyvideos #relationshipfails #dating #toxic
This one goes out to all the Black church kids who were told in so many words: “You should talk to Leon, you know he plays the drums at church. He’s a nice young man”—only to find out that Leon was just as whack as regular boys who weren’t in church!
The One About Anthony Hamilton and Charlene
OK, seriously, Netflix really ought to call up Anthony Hamilton because WHERE HAS CHARLENE BEEN IN ALL THESE YEARS?! Who have you been seeing, sis? Why haven’t you come home yet? Yeah, we need this for the culture ASAP!
The One About Black Men Going Bald Before Age 25
We know for some Black men, going bald before 30 is a touchy subject, but you’ve got to admit, this video was funny to watch!
The One About Jamaican Aunties and Skin Bleaching
@roro_inthecity I had to hop on this trend
For all our brothers and sisters in the Jamaican diaspora, this one is for you! And any of our broader African folks who’ve unfortunately had experience with well-intentioned yet misguided Aunties and their skin bleaching products, hopefully this makes you chuckle a bit!
