Jordan stood in front of their bedroom mirror, muttering, “This isn’t a phase. This is a *movement.*” Their phone buzzed—a notification from @TikTokTop10: “New trend: #DanceOfTheDecade. Do it or die.”
They tried the dance, which involved hopping on one foot while mimicking a confused penguin. The first time, their ankle twisted. The second time, their dog barked in disapproval. By the third attempt, Jordan had invented a new move: the Squeaky Boot Slide.
At school, they performed it during lunch. The crowd gasped as Jordan slid into a trash can, spilling cafeteria lasagna. “This is genius,” whispered their best friend, Sam, while filming. “No, this is tragedy,” Jordan hissed, wiping sauce from their hair.
But then—something happened. The video went viral. Not for the dance, but for the lasagna. Commenters wrote, “Who needs a choreographer when you’ve got a trash can?” and “This is the future of food art.”
Jordan’s inbox exploded. A producer from *DancingWithTheStars* offered them a spot. “But I’m not a dancer,” Jordan protested. “You’re a *visionary,*” the producer said. “You’ve redefined failure as a brand.”
That night, Jordan stood on a stage, wearing a trash can as a hat. They did the Squeaky Boot Slide. The crowd roared. Later, Sam asked, “Did you plan any of this?”
Jordan shrugged. “I just wanted to be relevant. Now I’m relevant… but also a cautionary tale about protein shakes.”
They paused, then added, “But hey—lasagna’s a vegetable now, right?”, as they slid into a pile of discarded snack wrappers.
