Another day, another viral internet challenge that likely makes dogs resent TikTok's existence. Pet owners on the app can't get enough of the "Pretend to Put Your Dog on a Diet" Challenge, which is just as savage as it sounds. The trend involves (momentarily) tricking your dog by giving them just a few morsels of food instead of their usual amount to see how they react. Some stare back at their owners with pleading eyes as if saying: "Seriously, human? That's it?" while others get visibly frazzled and throw mini temper tantrums [1].
All in all, it's safe to say the doggos of TikTok are decidedly not amused by the challenge. Don't worry, though — it's all in good fun and the pups are definitely getting the food they need right after their reactions are captured on camera. Ahead, watch a range of videos that have sprouted up on TikTok and Instagram since the trend started spreading this year, and prepare to guiltily laugh at each one.
