TikTok’s ‘Couch Guy’ obsession is what happens when trends go too far
Within the space of a few days, college student Robbie—now dubbed ‘Couch Guy’— became TikTok’s public enemy No. 1. But, as theories about his fidelity become more elaborate and thousands of internet sleuths continue to gather their ‘evidence,’ has it all gone too far?
On September 21, the internet was first introduced to ‘Couch Guy.’
In a video that millions have no doubt accidentally (or perhaps intentionally) memorized by now, TikTok user Lauren Zarras surprised her boyfriend, Robbie, at his college dorm.