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John Pork Is Calling TikTok trend

Character referenceUse with caution

John Pork Is Calling is a TikTok trend that Trendhaus first saw on .

This meme features an image of a man with a pig's head, often presented as an incoming phone call notification. The humor and unsettling nature come from the 'uncanny valley' effect of John Pork's appearance, prompting viewers to consider if they would answer the call and what that says about them. It's a visual meme with on-screen text that poses the question.

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How to make a John Pork Is Calling video

  1. Display an image of 'John Pork' (a man with a pig's head).
  2. Overlay this image with a phone call notification graphic.
  3. Add on-screen text asking 'If John Pork called, would you pick it up or would you let it ring?'
  4. Encourage viewers to reflect on their own reaction to the image.

What Trendhaus measured

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Can a brand use it?
Use with caution. Usable, but it's tied to a specific person, joke or community, so check the context before a brand joins in.

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Ideas to start from

  • Create a 'John Pork is calling' version featuring a brand mascot or product, asking if followers would answer.
  • Use the 'uncanny valley' concept with a brand-safe, slightly off-kilter visual related to a product, posing a similar question.
  • Adapt the format to announce a new product or service, playfully asking if customers would 'answer the call' for the new offering.

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What is the John Pork Is Calling TikTok trend?

This meme features an image of a man with a pig's head, often presented as an incoming phone call notification. The humor and unsettling nature come from the 'uncanny valley' effect of John Pork's appearance, prompting viewers to consider if they would answer the call and what that says about them. It's a visual meme with on-screen text that poses the question.

When did the John Pork Is Calling trend start?

Trendhaus first saw it on 11 August 2026.

Can brands use the John Pork Is Calling trend?

Use with caution. Usable, but it's tied to a specific person, joke or community, so check the context before a brand joins in.

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