Gary burst into the coffee shop like a confused penguin in a salsa competition. The barista, a serene woman with a tattoo of a dancing cactus, paused mid-sip. “This is the TikTok challenge,” she said, twerking her hips to a beat only she could hear. Gary nodded, eyes wide as he pulled out his phone. “I’ve been practicing my moves in the shower!” He launched into a series of jerky motions that resembled a startled octopus. A group of teens nearby snorted, then burst into laughter. “That’s not the dance, sir,” said a boy with neon-green hair, miming the actual steps. Gary, undeterred, twirled into a nearby table, knocking over a stack of mugs. The cactus tattoo barista sighed, tossing him a napkin. “You’re doing the ‘I’m Not a Robot’ move. It’s 2023.” Gary grinned, oblivious, as he continued his chaotic routine. By the time the song ended, the shop was empty except for the janitor, who was录像ing it all. The next day, Gary’s dance became a meme. The caption? “When you think you’re trending but you’re just tragic.”
