The top Instagram Reel trends of June 2023, from Vicky Kaushal Obsession to Bombastic Side Eye
In the month of June, halfway through the calendar year, Instagram feeds were filled with numerous trends, reels, and captivating content. Let's explore some of the popular reel trends that gained traction during this month:
1. "What You Actually Think" vs Reality
Have you ever experienced the frustration of wanting to express your annoyance or anger towards someone, but being too nice to do so? This trend revolves around that concept. People are creating reels where they type out what they truly want to say, but the text automatically gets filtered into a much nicer version before it appears.
2. "In My Era" trend
The hype around the term 'era' was reignited by none other than Queen Taylor Swift, following the announcement of her Era's Tour. As a result, people began posting reels and photos with captions like "in my purple hair era" or "in my Taylor Swift era."
3. Levitating
Dua Lipa's timeless hit song, "Levitating," has always dominated the music charts, and once again, it became a trend on Instagram in June. Users dissected every word of the lyrics and transformed it into something exciting. Check it out for yourself!
4. Bombastic Side Eye
If you've been scrolling through Instagram, chances are you've come across the phrase "Bombastic side eye, criminal offensive side eye." If you find yourself reading it like a song, welcome to the club! Side eye refers to a sideways glance expressing contempt.
Instagram users have utilized this trend to convey their disapproval of statements, mouthing the words of the audio.
5. Hi, Barbie
Even though the movie "Barbie" is set to release on July 25, it has already created quite a buzz. Influencers and brands alike are creating reels featuring the audio clip, "Hi, Barbie." In fact, people are even hosting Barbie-themed parties in anticipation of the movie.
6. 'Kaam aisa karo ki 4 log puche'
Although a fairly Indian trend, this trend on Instagram has made Indians go LOL. See it for yourself:
7. Vicky Kaushal Obsession
The internet's obsession with Vicky Kaushal shows no signs of waning. In a recent viral video, he was seen grooving to the Punjabi song "Obsessed" by Riar Saab. This led people to start imitating his dance moves, quickly turning it into a viral trend, with many expressing their admiration for him.