The author is discussing a recent trend on TikTok where streamers, starting with "Pinky Doll", have been acting out as NPCs (non-player characters) by repeating the same actions and emotes, such as saying "roses" over and over. This trend has become extremely popular, with many other streamers copying the idea and attracting thousands of viewers and donations. The author is critical of the trend, calling it "embarrassing" and "bad for the human attention span", but also acknowledges that it's a lucrative opportunity for the streamers involved. They predict that the trend will eventually fizzle out, but for now, it's "completely out of control" and has become a major phenomenon on TikTok.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. There is a new trend on TikTok called "NPC streaming" where streamers act out their emojis.
2. The trend is extremely popular, with many streamers participating and gaining thousands of viewers.
3. One streamer, Pinky Doll, has gained 50,000 viewers during her NPC stream and has been streaming for five hours non-stop.
4. The trend involves streamers repeating the same emotes and actions over and over, often for hours.
5. Viewers are donating money to the streamers, with many donating "roses" (a virtual gift on TikTok).
6. The trend is considered to be extremely successful, but some people think it will fizzle out soon.
7. Some people are referring to the trend as an "NPC fetish".
8. The trend is not limited to one streamer, with many others participating and gaining popularity.
9. Some streamers are using fake live streams, where they loop a pre-recorded video to make it seem like they are streaming live.
10. TikTok live streams are often filled with scams, including fake live streams.