Everyone Is Getting Trolled By This Weird ‘Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover’ Trend

Social Media trends are a dime a dozen; from the Ice Bucket challenge to the mannequin challenge, to whatever squiggle lips are supposed to be. People love them, begrudgingly participate in them, and then hate them — usually with in 48 hours or so.

I have to say, though. This one is pretty clever — mostly because it’s really fooling people.

It’s called “Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover” and it involves posting on social media with a thumbnail that makes it look like you’re about to do something crazy. Like chugging bleach:

Or chopping off your nipple:

And then, you know… not doing that.

That’s it! Sure it’s silly, but it’d fooling everyone! In fact, take this as a public service announcement. If you see one of your friends post something that looks crazy, think twice. They may just be reminding you that not everything is as it seems…

https://twitter.com/Javaknee/status/906239612586217472

https://twitter.com/zahrafayz/status/906308259858051073

https://twitter.com/cherrydiik/status/906262501074944000

https://twitter.com/ronsbbyg/status/905981578454683649

https://twitter.com/reignpath/status/906564649897811968