‘It feels a little fake and gay’: This viral TikTok’s origins might make you rethink using it

A new TikTok audio is going viral, with a woman’s voice repeating: “It feels a little fake and gay. Gotta tell you guys, it feels a little fake and gay, and there will be no fakeness and no gayness.” On the surface, it’s just another funny sound, but its origins are far more unexpected.

@badconsequences1 Half naked too mind you #wrestling #candaceowens #men ♬ original sound – Christie ♡

Creators typically pair the audio with captions like “The two guys inventing golf because they were too shy to go on a walk together” or “When guys go to strip clubs to get turned on with their boys”.

The audio actually comes from Candace Owens, the conservative commentator known for pushing conspiracy theories. She has been involved in controversial claims, including false narratives about the French president’s wife Brigitte Macron, and skepticism about the Apollo moon landings. In her original context, Owens used the phrase “fake and gay” to describe NASA’s historical space accomplishments, calling the Apollo missions “occult and satanic” and questioning the legitimacy of the moon landings.

@twinknoise She low key spilled . #fakeAndGay #CandaceOwens ♬ original sound – twinknoise

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Despite its politically charged source, TikTok creators have completely detached the audio from its original meaning. Now, it’s used as a punchline to mock or exaggerate virtually anything. Its blunt, absurd phrasing makes it perfect for meme culture, where short, shocking soundbites grab attention in seconds.

Interestingly, the soundbite resurfaced after a public exchange between Owens and fellow conservative commentator Matt Walsh, where Owens doubled down on her claims about NASA and space programs. But on TikTok, most people aren’t discussing space conspiracies, they’re simply using the audio as a versatile way to convey disbelief, disdain, or humor.

@iam.reeselike wya♬ original sound – Christie ♡

So, while the “it feels a little fake and gay” TikTok audio might seem like a silly, throwaway sound, it actually has roots in a far-right commentator’s controversial rhetoric.

Its viral success shows how internet culture can strip context from even the most loaded statements, turning them into absurd content for millions of viewers.

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