The TikTok trend of guessing people’s ages based on their appearance has taken social media by storm, with users like Cherri Gervais, a 34-year-old from Kansas, participating in the viral challenge. Gervais, who has striking silver hair due to genetics, decided to join in after seeing similar videos on the platform.
The guesses on Gervais’ age ranged widely, with some accurately guessing her age while others thought she was much older. Despite the unkind comments she received about her appearance, Gervais took it all in stride, noting that the trend has sparked a larger debate about aging and beauty standards among different generations.
Other participants, like Jalisa Silva-Toney and Pri Maha, also shared their experiences with the age-guessing trend, highlighting the pressure to maintain a youthful appearance in today’s social media-driven culture. While some, like Morgan Driscoll, saw it as a business opportunity to gain more followers and engagement on TikTok.
Despite the mixed reactions and sometimes harsh comments, many TikTokers like Driscoll see any engagement as a positive, even if it means facing criticism about their appearance. The trend continues to gain momentum as more users join in, sparking conversations about age, beauty, and societal expectations in the digital age.
