Vecna Challenge: 'Mr Sandman' Song Lyrics - Viral 'Stranger Things' Inspired TikTok Trend Explained!
TikTok is a creepy place right now thanks to a new trend inspired by Vecna from Stranger Things.
The terrifying antagonist, played by Jamie Campbell Bower, is a monstrous being from the Upside Down with an unnerving way of killing his victims: snapping their limbs at odd, grotesque angles.
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Now, users are taking that concept and running wild with it, pairing the visuals with The Chordettes’ song “Mr. Sandman.” The track has long been used in scary movies to create an eerie mood and notably plays over the credits of season 5, episode 2 of the Netflix series.
“Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream / Make him the cutest that I’ve ever seen…”
The lyrics sound innocent enough, but the idea of the Sandman visiting people in their sleep is unsettling on its own and even more so when tied to Vecna.
To participate in the trend, people typically show just their arm twisting at unusual angles to make it look like they’ve been taken by Vecna. It’s a perfect fit for those who are double-jointed, though some go even further, using their entire bodies to mimic Vecna’s takeover.
Read the lyrics to “Mr. Sandman”…
See the viral examples…
@allymarcjacobs Vecna got me…. #strangerthings #vogue #vecna #challenge #allymarcjacobs ♬ original sound – TeaUpz
@karaggeloy_ pov you’re double jointed #foryou #fyp #strangerthings @Stranger Things ♬ original sound – TeaUpz
@sofie.brockmann AJAJJAJAJAJ lol #vecna #strangerthings5 ♬ original sound – TeaUpz