The ‘You should drive drunk’ TikTok song trend is mostly about shock humor, so you probably shouldn’t take it seriously.
There is always something weird trending on the internet these days. If it’s not the Turbulence challenge then it’s a meme video about buckling lace-up shoes. Most times, these trends are harmless and other times they can be dangerous. But there is a middle line that includes trends like the ‘You should drive drunk’ TikTok song. These are trends easily misunderstood by anyone other than who they were meant for.
Here are some things you need to know about the drunk driving TikTok song, and why the trend behind it is not as bad as the name implies.
What is the ‘You should drive drunk’ song on TikTok?
Also known as the ‘Drink and Drive’ song, it is a song by American country rock singer, Koe Wetzel titled ‘Drunk Driving’. It has inspired a wave of trending videos on TikTok. With this trend, TikTok users sardonically encourage their viewers to drive drunk while the song plays in the background.
Sometimes, the song is accompanied by a funny story about the user’s personal experience with drunk driving or that of someone close to them.
Although the trend is dipped heavily in sarcasm, it is sure to be easily misinterpreted by some. This is in line with a lot of GenZ and millennial humor on TikTok which deal with absurd, offensive, and even unsettling topics. The song, which talks about Koe’s alcohol addiction, proves that TikTok can make almost anything funny. Drunk Driving by Koe Wetzel now has over 210,000 views on YouTube. Check out the song behind the trend below.
If you’d like to join in on this trend, you can. But you also should acknowledge that not everyone will get the joke. All you need to make a TikTok with the ‘You should drive drunk’ song is a story – preferably lighthearted – about your personal DUI story or that of someone you know. Next, you can make a video showing your face and/or some images from the DUI event (if available). Finally, you should write an on-screen caption that starts with ‘Drink and drive because . . .,’ or something similar, followed by the details of your drunk driving experience.
For some inspiration, take a look at this TikTok user’s video about the results of his drunk driving shenanigans.
If you do not have a personal drunk driving experience, don’t fret. You could also create your unique video to inspire a few giggles like the one below. Just don’t forget to play it safe!
