Internet Trends Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 06 July 2026

The internet never sleeps, and this week has been no exception. Here are scavenger hunt tasks inspired by what the UK has been scrolling, sharing, and arguing about online.

Task 1

Film a 15-second video of yourself attempting the 'Slow Zoom' challenge, where you slowly zoom in on your face while lip-syncing a dramatic audio clip.

This trend went viral on TikTok in early 2026, with users recreating dramatic movie moments using a slow zoom effect.

Task 2

Take a photo of a 'Frog in a Blender' meme reference in real life, such as a toy frog next to a kitchen blender.

The 'Frog in a Blender' meme from 2025 resurged in 2026 as a surrealist internet joke.

Task 3

Recreate the 'NPC Streamer' dance from Twitch in a public place, with the stiff robotic movements and blank stare.

NPC streamers became a massive trend on Twitch in 2026, with viewers tipping to trigger pre-recorded dance moves.

Task 4

Send a voice note to a friend using only 'Skibidi Toilet' sound effects from the viral YouTube series.

The Skibidi Toilet series by DaFuq!?Boom! continued to dominate meme culture in 2026.

Task 5

Find a real-life object that looks like a 'Grimace Shake' from McDonald's, such as a purple drink or a purple toy.

The Grimace Shake trend from 2023 saw a nostalgic revival in summer 2026 on TikTok.

Task 6

Take a selfie wearing a 'Banana Peel' hat, referencing the Banana Peel fashion trend popularised by Roblox and real-life streetwear.

Banana Peel hats became a viral fashion item in 2026 after a Roblox update featured them.

Task 7

Record a 'POV: You're in a Zoom meeting' video where you pretend to be distracted by a cat walking across your keyboard.

Remote work memes continued to thrive in 2026, with cat interruptions being a staple.

Task 8

Find a 'Glitchcore' aesthetic object, like a distorted mirror, broken screen, or glitchy LED sign, and photograph it.

Glitchcore aesthetics became a major trend on Instagram and Pinterest in 2026.

Task 9

Perform the 'Hawk Tuah' spit move (spitting on something for good luck) while saying 'Hawk Tuah' and film it.

The Hawk Tuah meme from 2024 went viral again in 2026 as a good luck gesture.

Task 10

Take a photo of a 'Very Demure, Very Mindful' sign or object, referencing the viral catchphrase from 2024.

The phrase 'Very demure, very mindful' became a lasting internet slogan, still used in 2026.

Task 11

Find a 'Brat Summer' green object (lime green) and pose with it, referencing Charli XCX's album era that defined summer 2024 and continued into 2026.

Brat Summer became a year-round aesthetic in 2026, with lime green being the signature colour.

Task 12

Recreate the 'Stuck in the Elevator' meme by filming yourself in an elevator with a blank stare, then cutting to a chaotic dance.

This meme format, where someone is stuck in an elevator and suddenly breaks into dance, went viral on TikTok in 2026.

Task 13

Take a photo of a 'Mewing' pose (tongue on roof of mouth, chin slightly down) while holding a sign that says 'Looksmaxxing'.

Looksmaxxing and mewing remained popular in 2026 on TikTok and Reddit communities.

Task 14

Find a 'Skibidi Toilet' character in the wild, like a toilet with googly eyes or a drawing on a public toilet.

Skibidi Toilet characters became a common graffiti meme in 2026.

Task 15

Record a 'How it started vs How it's going' video showing a messy desk followed by a clean one, referencing the popular comparison meme.

This meme format remained popular on Instagram and TikTok in 2026 for productivity content.

Task 16

Take a photo of a 'Sigma Male' pose (arms crossed, serious face) in front of a gym or a mirror.

Sigma male memes continued to circulate in 2026, often associated with fitness influencers.

Task 17

Find a 'No Bitches?' meme reference, such as a sign or drawing with the phrase, and photograph it.

The 'No bitches?' meme from 2021 saw a resurgence in 2026 as a reaction image.

Task 18

Film yourself doing the 'Gigachad' pose (standing with hands on hips, chin up) in a public park.

Gigachad memes remained a staple of internet culture in 2026, often used ironically.

Task 19

Take a photo of a 'Rizz' themed object, like a shirt with 'Rizz' printed on it or a sign saying 'Rizz God'.

The term 'rizz' (short for charisma) became a permanent part of internet slang by 2026.

Task 20

Record a 'POV: You're the main character' video walking in slow motion with a dramatic soundtrack, in a busy street.

The 'main character' trend on TikTok remained popular in 2026, with users filming cinematic walking shots.