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Many users outright fear waking up on January 20th to find the app defunct on their devices, aligning with the emotional weight of losing a beloved digital space. Some joke about the trauma of their last "scroll," comparing it to a bittersweet farewell—"the last time you picked up your kid," or "the final scroll of the For You page."
The Unlikely Hope: The Kardashians and Disney
Amid the chaos, a series of rumors and wild theories vault into popular consciousness. One particularly persistent rumor suggests that a bidding war is underway between entertainment giant Disney and the Kardashian family to purchase TikTok and keep it alive for U.S. users.