‘We Are Living in a World’: Breaking Down the Viral TikTok Trend That Embraces Yapping “…and the fact that we keep going back to penne”.
That One Sound: TikTok’s Viral Ode to Yapping and Pasta Preferences
That One Sound is a column by internet culture reporter Charlotte Colombo that delves into the origins of TikTok’s most popular audio clips. This week, we’re celebrating the joys of a good yap session—those moments when the words just keep flowing and it’s impossible to stop. With this viral sound, TikTokers have found a platform to share their most animated ramblings while learning a little about pasta along the way.
The sound
begins with an impassioned statement:
“Because here’s my thing, I’m so sorry. We are living in a world where we could put our vodka sauce with any shaped pasta. Any shape we want. And the fact that we keep going back to penne.”
It’s a rant about pasta, but the raw energy behind the words resonates with anyone who has ever yapped with uncontainable enthusiasm. TikTokers are applying this passion to their own situations, including:
- “When my mom is trying to relax but it’s my prime yapping hour,” says @kalebspah21.
- “When we decided to have mutual lock-in time but I physically can’t stop talking,” says @ella.aguis1.
- “When my boyfriend is trying to sleep but I’m not done yapping yet,” says @nakiapiresx2.
Where’s It From?
The sound originates from an episode of the Best of Both Worlds podcast, hosted by Lans and KT, who describe their show as breaking down life (and occasionally breaking into song). In the clip, KT delivers a passionate critique of how we consistently pair vodka sauce with penne, urging more adventurous pasta choices.
The podcast shared the clip on its TikTok account on August 4, and it quickly took off, amassing 3.3 million views.
How Popular Is It?
As of now, the sound has been used 8,496 times on TikTok, with many videos garnering millions of views. The rant about pasta has become a perfect metaphor for unstoppable chatter, cementing its place as one of TikTok’s most relatable sounds.
Whether it’s about pasta, prime yapping hours, or late-night talks that never end, this sound proves that passion—no matter the topic—is always worth sharing.
