Ever wonder why a regular person's video goes viral on TikTok while a celebrity's doesn't? It's all about the algorithm, and it's not what you think!

Ever feel like social media is a popularity contest? Well, on TikTok, it's a talent show, and your number of followers is basically meaningless. A brand-new creator has the same chance of becoming a superstar as someone who’s already famous.

Think of it like this: When you post a video, TikTok doesn't immediately show it to your friends or followers. Instead, it's like a TV producer who gives your video a "test screening" to a random group of people. If those people love it—and by "love it," we mean they watch the whole thing, maybe even watch it again, and hit that like and share button—then your video gets a huge thumbs-up.

TikTok then says, "Alright, this is a hit!" and shows it to more and more people. The better the video does with each new audience, the bigger its spotlight gets, until suddenly, millions of people are watching your masterpiece!

This is why TikTok is so brilliant. It doesn't care about your follower count, your fame, or your fancy equipment. It only cares if your video is good. It's the ultimate content democracy. So, if you've got a great idea, a funny joke, or an amazing dance, you could post your first-ever video today and become an overnight sensation.

In short, TikTok's algorithm is a quality-ranking machine, and it gives everyone a shot at the big time. So, what are you waiting for? Your 15 seconds of fame could be just a video away!