Students are barking like dogs and destroying soap dispensers thanks to TikTok, school officials say

Another day, another bizarre TikTok trend going viral but this new "Devious Lick" trend could literally be landing students behind bars — let’s get into it. On the sore heels of the Milk Crate Challenge, a new TikTok trend is making the rounds online but instead of sending people to the hospital, this new craze might just land them in jail... It’s called the "Devious Lick" and the quote un-quote challenge is to steal all kinds of random objects from school grounds and then brag about it in a TikTok video. This ill-fated new trend appears to have originated in early September when a TikTok user posted a video claiming to have swiped a box of protective masks from school with the caption: “A month into school, absolutely devious lick. Should’ve brought a mask from home.” Just a few days later another user bragged about snatching a hand sanitizer dispenser with a very similar caption. It didn’t take long for even more users of the app to follow in their footsteps and show off their own stolen items with the hashtag "devious licks”, which included computers, ceiling tiles, chemistry lab equipment, even fire alarms, extinguishers and COVID testing kits. But school officials are not idly sitting by, as one TikTok user shared a stern warning issued over the intercom, to any aspiring devious lickers at what seems to be a classroom. "For those that are participating know that when we do catch you, we will discipline you to the fullest extent and you will be arrested." The recording goes on to say that because of the antics of a few students, the school was forced to close a boy’s restroom, and the ones that were still available for use no longer had any soap dispensers which meant that they were not going to be able to thoroughly wash their hands amid an ongoing global pandemic. Many people are also pointing out that teachers in America are doing the best they can with the limited resources at their disposal and that most are already underpaid to begin with, so to burden them even further with this new trend, is just not ok… Well, it goes without saying but please don’t take part in this ridiculous new trend… here’s to hoping that it will die out sooner rather than later... And for more on another dangerous TikTok trend, click right over here for another Clevver News video: Also let us know in the comments all of your thoughts on this “Devious Lick” TikTok trend! I’m your host Sussan Mourad, you can find me on socials @Sussan_Mourad, bye guys!

Students are barking and dressing like dogs at a Kentucky school, causing a distraction in the classroom. School officials say TikTok is to blame. In a statement posted to its social media pages Sunday, officials with Camp Ernst Middle School in Burlington, Kentucky, said they are noticing an uptick in TikTok trends in the classroom, causing a distraction. Video above: Bizarre TikTok trend is landing students in jailSchool officials say that students are being encouraged to destroy the soap dispenser in school bathrooms, as well as making animal noises toward each other — specifically barking. "We have invested some time trying to understand the origins of these changes in behavior. We have found that social media outlets are usually where these trends originate and circulate. We are definitely seeing it in our schools," officials with Camp Ernst Middle School wrote to parents. "We want to create awareness to parents so you can stay connected with your child and be aware of these trends."Some students are barking at others, school officials say, and others are wearing dog-like collars around their necks. School officials say they do not appear to be choker necklaces, but instead leather straps with spikes, which could be a safety concern."We do not want to discourage or thwart our students' creativity or individualism; we respect our students as individuals. However, we promote a safe and healthy culture where ALL kids feel comfortable. The well-being of our students and staff are our number one priority," school officials wrote.

BURLINGTON, Ky. —

Students are barking and dressing like dogs at a Kentucky school, causing a distraction in the classroom.

School officials say TikTok is to blame.

In a statement posted to its social media pages Sunday, officials with Camp Ernst Middle School in Burlington, Kentucky, said they are noticing an uptick in TikTok trends in the classroom, causing a distraction.

Video above: Bizarre TikTok trend is landing students in jail

School officials say that students are being encouraged to destroy the soap dispenser in school bathrooms, as well as making animal noises toward each other — specifically barking.

"We have invested some time trying to understand the origins of these changes in behavior. We have found that social media outlets are usually where these trends originate and circulate. We are definitely seeing it in our schools," officials with Camp Ernst Middle School wrote to parents. "We want to create awareness to parents so you can stay connected with your child and be aware of these trends."

Some students are barking at others, school officials say, and others are wearing dog-like collars around their necks. School officials say they do not appear to be choker necklaces, but instead leather straps with spikes, which could be a safety concern.

"We do not want to discourage or thwart our students' creativity or individualism; we respect our students as individuals. However, we promote a safe and healthy culture where ALL kids feel comfortable. The well-being of our students and staff are our number one priority," school officials wrote.

Students are barking like dogs and destroying soap dispensers thanks to TikTok, school officials say

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