Tomodachi Life, a quirky and fun life simulation game for the Nintendo 3DS, brought a unique world where players could create Mii characters and let them live out all kinds of humorous scenarios. While the game had no clear objective other than to make sure your Miis were happy and well-fed, one thing became immediately apparent—Miis were always trying to start trends.
From fashion to new hobbies, there was no shortage of Miis attempting to set the latest craze. However, as you can imagine, these attempts were often met with comical results. Here are some of the funniest times Miis tried to start a trend in Tomodachi Life.
1. The Spaghetti Dance Craze
One of the most memorable moments in Tomodachi Life was when a group of Miis decided that they were going to revolutionize dancing. Inspired by a random in-game event, a few Miis decided to start the “Spaghetti Dance,” which involved flailing their arms and wiggling their bodies as if they were noodles being twirled around in a pot. It was an absurd idea, but in the world of Tomodachi Life, it quickly caught on.
Soon, every Mii in the apartment complex was showing off their interpretation of the Spaghetti Dance. The game would then show each Mii dancing together, and the result was pure chaos. It was like watching an entire island of people collectively embrace a bizarre trend, all of them trying to mimic the same awkward, noodle-inspired movement. While it didn’t make much sense, the fun was in how genuinely excited the Miis were about this new “trend,” showing just how easily they could get swept up in a ridiculous idea.
2. The “Peacocking” Fashion Movement
In Tomodachi Life, fashion plays a role in shaping how Miis perceive themselves and each other. However, things took a hilarious turn when one Mii, trying to impress their neighbors, introduced what they referred to as the “peacocking” look. This involved combining the most outrageous and clashing outfits possible. Think brightly colored neon shirts with mismatched hats, oversized glasses, and mismatched shoes.
At first, the look seemed absurd, but then something unexpected happened: the other Miis started mimicking it. Before long, the apartment complex was filled with Miis wearing the most ludicrous outfits imaginable. The game’s animations made it all the more funny, with Miis walking around proudly in their chaotic outfits, completely unaware of how ridiculous they looked. What started as an attempt to stand out turned into a full-blown fashion disaster, but in the world of Tomodachi Life, this “peacocking” movement became a trend that everyone had to try.
3. The Serious Face Challenge
While many of the trends in Tomodachi Life were rooted in silliness, some Miis tried to start a trend that involved being serious. Inspired by a moment where a Mii looked unusually intense during a random interaction, a few decided to start the “Serious Face Challenge.” The challenge was simple: adopt the most stoic and unamused expression possible and see who could last the longest without cracking a smile.
Initially, it seemed like a quirky, low-stakes challenge. However, the results were utterly hilarious. Miis were seen walking around with their most intense, blank stares, trying their best to keep a straight face as they interacted with each other. The contrast between their humorless expressions and the bizarre, cheerful world around them was what made the challenge so funny. Miis would try their hardest to keep their serious faces, but the ridiculous situations they found themselves in (like accidentally getting caught in a spontaneous dance party) made it impossible to maintain. It became a trend that was less about being serious and more about seeing how long the Miis could keep it together.
4. The “Speak Like a Pirate” Trend
Tomodachi Life was known for its weird and unexpected events, and sometimes, the Miis would decide that speaking in a funny accent was the key to being the trendsetter. Enter the “Speak Like a Pirate” trend, which started with one Mii, dressed in an absurd pirate costume, deciding that everyone should talk like pirates for the day.
At first, the idea seemed to be a simple joke, but before long, everyone on the island was walking around saying things like, “Arr, matey!” and “Shiver me timbers!” It was a full-blown pirate invasion, with Miis adopting pirate lingo in every conversation. This was especially funny because, of course, the Miis’ robotic voices added another layer of humor to their “pirate talk,” making their attempts at sounding menacing or adventurous even more ridiculous.
It didn’t matter what situation they were in—whether they were eating dinner, trying to have a serious conversation, or just going about their daily routine—every Mii was completely committed to speaking like a pirate. The island became a mini pirate utopia, and while it didn’t take long for the trend to die down, it was one of the funniest moments in Tomodachi Life history.
5. The “Sleep Everywhere” Movement
Sometimes, trends in Tomodachi Life came from the most unexpected places. One Mii, feeling particularly adventurous, decided to try to start a movement where everyone would take naps in the strangest places. It started with one Mii falling asleep on the couch, then another Mii on the kitchen table, and soon it escalated to a full-fledged trend where Miis were falling asleep in random spots around the apartment. The game’s animations, which included Miis just collapsing wherever they were standing, made this trend even funnier.
The bizarre thing about the “Sleep Everywhere” movement was that Miis didn’t seem to care about where they were. The middle of a conversation? Perfect spot for a nap. In the middle of a fashion show? Why not! No place was too inappropriate or random to take a quick snooze, and the Miis all followed suit in their own quirky ways. It was pure comedy gold to see Miis snoozing in places you’d never expect, and for a while, it seemed like the whole island was in the middle of an impromptu sleepover.
6. The Extreme Hobby Craze
Tomodachi Life was all about helping your Miis discover new hobbies, but some Miis took things a step further by starting the “Extreme Hobby” trend. This meant taking the most ordinary hobbies and making them outrageously intense. For instance, instead of just knitting, Miis would “extreme knit” by creating enormous, tangled webs of yarn. Instead of reading a book, they’d “extreme read” by holding their books upside down or reading them while walking through obstacles.
The more ridiculous the hobby, the more extreme it became. It wasn’t enough to just play a musical instrument, Miis would “extreme play” by using ridiculously oversized instruments or playing with their eyes closed. It was a satirical take on the idea of being overly dedicated to something trivial, and the exaggerated antics of the Miis made it one of the funniest trends to emerge in the game.
7. The “Matching Hat” Obsession
Miis are no strangers to fashion, but one of the funniest trends that took off in Tomodachi Life was the obsession with matching hats. It started with one Mii wearing a particularly cute hat, and before long, the other Miis decided that they had to have one too. But instead of keeping it simple, they went all out by getting their hats to match their outfits, personalities, and even the weather.
The trend became so widespread that every Mii in the apartment complex had at least three or four different hats they would wear throughout the day. There were hats for every occasion: a tiny top hat for tea parties, a large sunhat for sunny days, a beanie for the cold, and even a pirate hat for those casual days when they just wanted to feel adventurous. The absurdity of it all made it hilarious, especially when the Miis would wear hats completely out of place—like wearing a beanie with a formal suit or a sunhat indoors.
Tomodachi Life’s charm lies in its quirky nature and the ridiculous situations that arise when Miis try to start trends. Whether they were dancing like spaghetti noodles or dressing in outrageously mismatched clothes, Miis have always managed to entertain with their attempts to influence the island’s culture. And, no matter how crazy the trend might be, one thing is certain: the Miis’ enthusiasm always shines through, making it a laugh-out-loud experience for anyone who plays.
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