TikTok's "Orange Peel Theory" Will Test Your Relationship, Plus More Things The Internet Is Talking About

But will he peel your oranges, though? 👀

Hello, fellow internet explorers! Welcome back to Chronically Online, where we break down the latest memes, TikTok trends, and viral moments that are buzzing around in your phone.

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First things first, check out the latest way to test your relationship: the orange peel theory. It basically involves seeing if your partner will peel an orange for you — romantic, right?

@screenshothq

The orange peel trend is said to be a good indicator of a healthy and strong relationship so social media users have been are putting the theory to the test to see if their significant other makes the cut!🍊 #orangepeeltheory #theorangepeeltheory #couplestiktok #realtionshipgoals #relationships #relationshiptest #datingadvice

♬ bounce (i just wanna dance) - фрози & joyful

Naturally some people are testing the theory out...

@thekristianway

#stitch with @Kendra sis i was nervous at first lol but thats my mf dawg #passed #missionaccomplished #orangepeeltheory #goodmansavannah

♬ original sound - thekristianway

While others are just making jokes.

when a beautiful woman asks me for an orange this is what i do. it’s that simple pic.twitter.com/tvTDYuaTnz

— h*zzie@$#! turned into a roach (@gatozandart) January 16, 2024

Twitter: @gatozandart

Meanwhile on Instagram, people are sharing their Spotify "Daylists" via stories because the names are, uh, pretty creative!

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I mean...I can't even be mad at this.

But this one is pretty rude, TBH!

my daylist crazy right now pic.twitter.com/XCRBsWJ5G6

— philo ❦ (@philomenaibasco) January 17, 2024

Twitter: @philomenaibasco

Speaking of Instagram, actor Kyle MacLachlan stunned the internet when he recreated a Lorde photoshoot for some unknown reason!

WHAT’S GOING ON???? pic.twitter.com/dCuDx1gelI

— leon (@skyferrori) January 16, 2024

Twitter: @skyferrori

He's definitely, as the comments say, "baby girl."

Obviously it became extremely memeable.

me listening to my friends 3 min long voice notes pic.twitter.com/qajJp9TmtK

— tegs (@00heartstrings) January 17, 2024

Twitter: @00heartstrings

Lastly, Kim Kardashian hopped on the "I'm [blank], obviously I  [blank]" trend in a new TikTok that was met with some serious criticism.

@kimkardashian

♬ original sound - Kim Kardashian

Some called her "out of touch," especially for her use of tanning beds while promoting a skincare line. Yikes!

Anyways, let's palate cleanse with some enjoyable, funny, and cute moments from around the internet.

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Follow: This hilarious Harry Potter journey.

@kierralewis75

Oh how naive i was 🤣 #harrypotter #booktok #harrypotterfan

♬ original sound - Kierra Lewis

Find: A true love like this.

So someone on Tumblr recommended looking up how Alan Alda met his wife and yep pic.twitter.com/lV3s4cTvXI

— Chappell Ellison (@ChappellTracker) January 16, 2024

Twitter: @ChappellTracker

Wish: This queen was on the Coachella lineup.

i think she should headline coachella pic.twitter.com/zeR8BdCkvE

— wiLL (@willfulchaos) January 17, 2024

Twitter: @willfulchaos

Love: Me as much as this person loves this hash brown.

pic.twitter.com/tXCWpkue3P

— i like food (@messedupfoods) January 19, 2024

Twitter: @messedupfoods

That's all for this week! Happy scrolling my friends. And don't forget to sign up for Chronically Online to get the latest internet news straight to your inbox.