@thegaze_: 17 viral TikToks

17 viral TikToks by @thegaze_ (best x73.0), with each video's hook, views and viral factor. See which ideas worked.

The image shows a portion of a Renaissance painting by Jan van Eyck with people standing on a balcony overlooking a detailed landscape with a curved bridge spanning a river. Text overlayed reads "two rabbits are crushed to death".

x8.75

610,432 views

The image features a still life composition with cheese as the primary focus. Two large, aged cheese wheels are centrally displayed, stacked atop one another. The cheeses are various shades of tan and brown, suggesting different aging processes. A dark background emphasizes the cheese, and the composition suggests a classic painting style, with a plate of grapes and a cup of wine in the foreground..

x3.58

249,698 views

The image is a portrait of an older man, Rembrandt van Rijn, in a painter's garb, likely a self-portrait. He has white hair, a white cap, and a red vest, looking straight at the viewer. The text overlay, 'rem', is placed in white across the midsection.

x2.40

167,093 views

The image shows a detail from a painting depicting an angel with reddish-blonde hair, a pale complexion, and a thoughtful expression. Overlaid on the image is the text 'thank you' in bold, white letters with a yellow-filled 'you'.

x3.18

221,791 views

A cropped detail from a Renaissance painting. A figure, dressed in opulent red, holds a metallic instrument resembling pliers. The image features a close-up on the figure's chest, emphasizing the ornate details of the clothing and a gold embellishment with a blue jewel.

x9.72

678,145 views

The close-up image features a section of a lamb from The Ghent Altarpiece painting, with its textured, aging surface visible. Overlaying this is the word 'WRONG' in a bright orange font.

x5.33

371,459 views

The image is a religious painting-style illustration centered around a woman. She is depicted as a saint with a halo and crown, holding a chalice and a sword. The background includes a castle or fortress on a hill, a lightning bolt, and a yellow light. A text overlay at the bottom identifies her as the patron saint of explosives.

x44.2

3,083,852 views

The cover image is a detail from a painting. It shows a person in the style of Impressionism, with broad brush strokes and muted colors. The foreground features a person with a dress and a hat, the face is not clearly defined. The background is blurry, suggesting a natural outdoor setting.

x4.51

277,990 views

The cover image displays a blurred, zoomed-in portion of Raphael's 'School of Athens' fresco. The focus is on a group of figures, their forms indistinct due to the blur effect, with the central figures being more defined. Subtle colors of the image are discernible, some figures appear to wear robes.

x11.8

791,420 views

The image is a close-up of a figure from the historical painting 'Supper at Emmaus' by Caravaggio, featuring a person with partially closed eyes, a slightly open mouth, and a downward gaze. The person is framed from the chest up, wearing a red garment and draped with a white cloth. Overlaid on this image in a bold, white font is the word 'WHAT?!'. The overall mood is one of contemplation or surprise.

x3.90

261,614 views

The cover image features a painting within a teal rectangular frame, centered on a white swan in a defensive pose. The swan, with its wings spread, is the primary subject; the background includes a landscape with a river or body of water, foliage, and a sky with cloud formations. The color palette of the image includes browns, blues, and whites, giving the painting a classic, somewhat muted appearance.

x2.34

96,671 views

The image shows a blurred interior of an old studio, filled with cluttered objects. A central circular, bright shape dominates the view, possibly a large mirror or light source that the focus falls upon. The foreground is filled with various items, boxes, and materials suggesting a messy workspace, with a text overlay at the bottom.

x5.61

286,974 views

An abstract image with a radial blur effect. The primary colors are yellow, blue, red, and green. A text box at the bottom of the image indicates the subject, 'This is Dionysius.'

x2.24

105,369 views

An illustration of a vibrant pink squid with detailed anatomical features, set against a soft, neutral background. The squid is the focal point, its tentacles curving upwards and its body prominently displayed. The image is a detailed, scientific illustration, with the squid's skin and body rendered with small dots and textures contributing to its detailed look. Hovering at the top is a rectangular sign, which displays the text over it, completing the composition.

x7.65

485,328 views

The cover image is a split view showing an illustration of two houses in a neighborhood. On the left, a light pink house with white trim has a man in a yellow shirt and green shorts trimming the hedges. On the right, a neighboring beige house has a man reading a newspaper on the porch. A vibrant red border frames the image, setting off the illustration’s bright colors.

x31.0

1,201,031 views

The cover image has a blurred background with a gradient of colors including red, brown, and teal. Overlaid on the background is large yellow text that reads "look at my".

x42.5

1,861,578 views

A close-up of a Rococo painting titled "The Swing." A woman in a pink dress and large hat is swinging. The background shows a light blue sky with some foliage.

x73.0

5,088,823 views

Top hooks from @thegaze_

and Barbara into the patron saint of explosives
3M views · viral factor x44.2
look at my
1.8M views · viral factor x42.5
it's also a total Renaissance sausage fest.
791K views · viral factor x11.8
and this is my tongue
678K views · viral factor x9.72
two rabbits are crushed to death
610K views · viral factor x8.75
of a squid like this?
485K views · viral factor x7.65
It looks just like a Francis Bacon painting
286K views · viral factor x5.61
julia has no face henry
277K views · viral factor x4.51
Cheese. Cheese. Cheese.
249K views · viral factor x3.58
thank you
221K views · viral factor x3.18

Niches @thegaze_ posts in

Horror Stories · 6 videos · 35%
Creative Tools · 4 videos · 24%
Education · 3 videos · 18%
StudyTok · 2 videos · 12%
Food & Drink · 1 video · 6%
Lifestyle · 1 video · 6%

Formats @thegaze_ uses

Story in slideshow · 11 videos · 65%
Face Close-Up · 2 videos · 12%
Creator face over in-app footage · 1 video · 6%
Minimal Quote Slides · 1 video · 6%
Wrapped Paper Slides · 1 video · 6%
Zoom Out Reveal · 1 video · 6%

@thegaze_ by the numbers

The library has 17 viral TikToks from @thegaze_, with 15M views in all. The median video has 371K views, and the most viral reached a viral factor of x73.0. The biggest niche is Horror Stories, with 6 videos. Viral factor compares a video's views with its account's usual views: x10 means ten times the views that creator normally gets.

Viral videos in the library: 17
Platform: TikTok only
Total views: 15M (15,839,268)
Median views per video: 371K
Median viral factor: x5.61
Highest viral factor: x73.0

These figures cover all 17 videos in this list, not only the cards above.

Questions about @thegaze_

What video formats does @thegaze_ use?

In @thegaze_'s videos in the library, the most used formats are Story in slideshow (11 videos), Face Close-Up (2) and Creator face over in-app footage (1).

Which @thegaze_ hooks went most viral?

The most viral hook in @thegaze_'s videos in the library is “and Barbara into the patron saint of explosives” (viral factor x44.2, 3M views), followed by “look at my” (x42.5). Every hook on this page links to its video.

How many views do @thegaze_'s videos get?

Across 17 videos, the median is 371K views, and together they have 15M views. The median viral factor is x5.61: the typical video got 5.61 times its creator's usual views.