The Toothpaste Coffee Tale

On 13th October, @whathowtry posted a video where he mixed toothpaste in a jar and added coffee and milk. The digital creator then adds some peppermint tablets to finish the drink. The video closes with the man tasting his concoction and giving it a thumbs-up signifying that it was tasty. This video blew up on the internet while leaving people baffled and appalled. This became one of the most talked-about food trends this week has been the infamous toothpaste coffee.

Some videos followed by this coffee mix were broccoli oreo, Mc Donald’s nugget coffee, and even soy sauce soda.

Why are people so obsessed with these weird food trends?

Trying out something new - In this modern-day world, people need different things that gratify them every day. And to break the mundane of our everyday lives, we resort to something that stirs some excitement in our days. We are in constant pursuit of finding change. And what’s better than food to experiment with? Trying out new recipes can be fun and exciting. You never know what scrumptious meal you end up inventing!

Cook for the clout- It is no lie that our virtual reality has become as relevant as the tangible world we live in. A lot of things we do are to make our online presence look more impressive and aesthetic. Be it the glitter of the gram or the facade on Facebook where everyone is in a rat race to be better. Indulging in these trends essentially helps in drawing attention, getting noticed and gaining more followers. Food trends are one of the niches seen by a large audience irrespective of their age and sex. This is why a lot of people become a part of the viral wave.