Part 5/11:
Despite attempts by platforms like Instagram to incentivize Reels or other new features, many TikTok enthusiasts remain dissatisfied with alternative offerings. Instagram Reels, for instance, is criticized for feeling "corny," "dated," or overly bureaucratic—more suited to a "Boomer" or "Millennial" audience—and lacking the innovation or spontaneity that TikTok provided. The short meme cycles and raw emotion videos are hard to replicate, making these alternatives less appealing, especially to the core demographic that loves TikTok's edgy, fast-paced content.