Cal Gaunt
If you’ve come across mysterious numbers like o45 and o23 on TikTok and are feeling perplexed, don’t worry, you’re not alone.
Let’s shed some light on the numbers trend and unravel the mystery.
TikTok, originally a platform for showcasing dance moves, art, and music, has now become an integral part of many people’s daily social media routines.
Consequently, a plethora of inside jokes, codes, and trends have emerged over the past few months, leaving those not fully immersed in TikTok culture scratching their heads.
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These crazes tend to persist, which only adds to the confusion for latecomers.
The latest trend revolves around coded numbers and their correspondence to specific letters of the alphabet. So if you’ve been feeling confused, fear not, we’re here to clarify things.
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Essentially, each number in the sequence corresponds to a letter of the alphabet.
The most common ones seen so far are o45, representing J, and o23, representing S.
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TikTokers have been utilising these numbers to subtly discuss their romantic interests or express their dissatisfaction with certain teachers.
Interestingly, this trend has transcended TikTok and made its way onto Instagram, where it has been observed in the app’s notes feature.
To help you navigate this coded world, here is a comprehensive breakdown of the numbers and their corresponding letters:
A: o22
B: o76
C: o99
D: o12
E: o43
F: o98
G: o24
H: o34
I: o66
J: o45
K: o54
L: o84
M: o33
N: o12
O: o89
P: o29
Q: o38
R: o56
S: o23
T: o65
U: o41
V: o74
W: o77
X: o39
Y: o26
Z: o10
As we’ve witnessed with past trends, this one is likely to endure, with more and more TikTokers incorporating coded messages into their content.
Therefore, it would be wise to familiarise yourself with this phenomenon and be prepared to encounter these numbers as you scroll through your For You Page.
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