The Viral Dance vs. the Viral Delusion: When Ego Overshadows Talent
- tinzleybradford
- May 3
- 5 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
There’s a new viral dance on TikTok that’s sparked both buzz and debate. A woman who goes by the name Janell Sindab A.K.A. ‘Jay Barbie’ ( hmmmm interesting she would call herself “Barbie”) we all know who the Queen of Barbie is, Nicki Minaj. Anyway, she recently gained major traction for her version of the Trail Girl line dance, performed to the song Dangerous.
While the original creator Tyanna Paige, who goes by the name Tyanna2020, and many others execute the dance with smooth, respectful energy, you know being true to the nature of traditional line dancing…. this particular dancer has taken a much more provocative approach to this particular line dance. Her version leans heavily into sexualized movement; grinding, gyrating, and seductive body rolls. It seems designed more for visual stimulation rather than dance appreciation. I will say she’s not the only creator who is doing this dance with the more sexual provocative approach to this dance however, she seems to be one of the main ones who is monetizing off of another creators original dance.
Naturally, this style draws a certain crowd. Her version seems to interest those who are more entertained by overt sexuality than by the integrity of choreography. The truth is, viewers who find enjoyment in watching women perform in hypersexual ways are likely to boost her content, share it, and push it further into virality. And hey, viral moments can be a good thing. If she’s having hers, great. I just hope she knows how to manage it wisely and sustain any success she gains from it.
But here’s where the problem begins.
Many times with fame, even 15-minutes of fame, often comes ego. And lately, this Jay Barbie chic is giving “I’m the best to ever do it,” despite the fact that what she’s doing isn’t all that groundbreaking. She’s taken a line dance created by someone else, added a sexual twist, and delivered it with a chip on her shoulder, as if she reinvented the wheel. She was even recently caught on video, reportedly telling someone, “Can’t nobody ‘F’ with me, at all.” This was at a recent appearance and another line dancer doing the same dance, hopped up and joined her on the platform while she was also doing the line dance . I must say, that kind of energy? It’s a fast track to being humbled by the internet. ( see clip below)
This situation reminds me of something much bigger: it’s the current culture of celebrating mediocrity. Have we reached a point where doing the bare minimum, especially if it’s wrapped in sensual packaging, is enough to be praised and shared by the masses? But let’s call it what it is, basic moves designed to seduce, not to inspire. And while her grind-heavy routine may get views, it’s not showcasing a deeper talent or offering anything truly original.
Unfortunately, this is the social media era we live in. Flash over substance. Ego over humility. Trends over talent. We see people with one viral trick get a moment of shine, only to spiral into drama or chaos later because they lack the substance or skills to build a sustainable platform. And when that spotlight fades as it often does, they’re left scrambling for relevance, often by stirring controversy instead of crafting content with real value.
This situation kinda reminds me of years ago when
Jalaiah Harmon, the original creator of the "Renegade" dance, that went super viral on TikTok, was not credited by TikTok influencers like Charli D'Amelio and Addison Rae when they popularized the dance and made money off of it, all while the original creator, Jalaih sat and watched. The reason it was so easy for this to happen was because Jalaih did not copyright her dance moves which she should have done and she could have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit.
I’m sorry, (not sorry,) some people may think that what I’m saying to do is cruel, but it’s all about business. We live in a country where you have to protect yourself , if you work hard to create something like an original dance and it goes viral, make sure you copyright the dance moves and trademark the name of the dance, so that anybody monetizing off of the dance you created would have to pay you or be sued for not getting permission to use your dance. Especially if they are off booking shows and being paid from the original moves you created! I actually hope that the original creator Tyanna has done that with this Dangerous line dance.
I noticed a lot of people who give their honest opinions and reviews about how Janelle has been doing the dance, have been called haters simply because they don’t really feel impressed with what she’s doing . When did we become a society where voicing an opinion automatically makes you a hater? You don’t have to like what someone does. You don’t have to pretend you like something someone does just to make other people comfortable. If you don’t like it , you’re not impressed by it, you have that right to not like it. If you do like it, you that right to like it.
To be clear, it’s not even about hating. It’s about being honest. Everyone deserves their moment, but let’s stop pretending that every viral star is a visionary. Some of them are just lucky enough to catch a wave and in this case it’s one that they didn’t create and can’t ride forever.
Keep eating Tyanna! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
There are still people who appreciate real talent and substance, but they are often drowned out by the noise of viral trends. Hopefully, as people get tired of the same recycled content, there will be a shift toward valuing quality again.
In the meantime, those with real skills just have to keep pushing, even if it takes longer to get the recognition they deserve.
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Check out a couple of my favorites doing this viral dance!
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