TIKTOK: myak.tt, defonotshadz_While scrolling through TikToks on your For You Page, you might have stumbled across the viral ‘Dating a GM’ trend. Here’s everything to know about it.
TikTok is no stranger to slang and acronyms that leave users scratching their heads, and one of the latest to spark confusion is ‘GM.’ This term has gone viral in March 2025 thanks to the ‘Dating a GM’ trend, which exploded after a popular video gained traction.
Adding to the buzz, the trend has become a favorite for ‘99.99% Accuracy’ meme reenactments, where users mimic the video in exaggerated ways. So, what does ‘GM’ mean, and why has it taken over TikTok?
‘Dating a GM’ video explained
In late February 2025, TikToker myak.tt uploaded a video captioned, “Pov: Dating a GM,” which quickly racked up over 13.8 million views and 1.3 million likes.
In the clip, she hugs her partner and says, “He’s so handsome.” Suddenly, the man grunts, “Ay, who’s that?” in a London accent, pulls away, and walks off as if to confront someone. A few seconds later, he returns and they embrace again.
The video left many viewers baffled. Some were confused by what the man said before storming off, while others fixated on the term ‘GM’ in the text overlay. The lack of explanation fueled speculation and creativity in the comments, with users trying to decipher its meaning.
What does GM mean on TikTok?
The most common interpretation of GM is “good morning,” but this doesn’t fit the context of the video. Many viewers suggested alternative meanings, such as “gang member” or “gun man,” the latter aligning with slang for a flirtatious person according to Urban Dictionary.
Some comments jokingly proposed definitions like “grandmaster” or “godly man.” However, the meaning has yet to be confirmed by TikToker myak.tt.
TikTok trend goes viral
About a week after the video’s debut, it became the focus of ‘99.99% Accuracy’ meme reenactments. These videos recreate the original scene, often exaggerating the man’s actions and grunts for comedic effect.
The earliest known video recreating the original was posted by TikToker tm_privv17 on March 1, garnering a whopping 5 million views.
Thousands of hilarious reenactments have since been posted on the app, keeping the ‘Dating a GM’ trend alive and making ‘GM’ the internet’s latest mystery.
‘99.99% Accuracy’ meme reenactments refers to a TikTok trend where users recreate viral videos and memes with close attention to detail. This includes memorizing the dialogue, mimicking mannerisms, and perfectly capturing the essence fo the original clips.
Some other popular examples on TikTok include the viral ‘Not my name Quarterback’ meme, the cringe-worthy ‘Bro is not going back home’ craze, and the ongoing ‘Nah she got you blushing twin’ trend.
