The Most Hilarious of TikTok’s Black Men ‘Goodnight Challenge’ From Summer

Summer may be over, but we’re still laughing at the TikTok trend that had Black men up late, calling their homies just to say “goodnight.”

We’re all for a good bromance, but this summer’s TikTok trend has us in tears. If you haven’t heard of the “Goodnight” challenge, it involves men calling their close guy friends or family members to wish them a “goodnight” only so they can get a response…which is often comedic gold.

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The “Goodnight” Trend Explained

If you have seen the trend or just haven’t heard of it before, this comedian provides a hilarious breakdown and potential male reactions. It’s the variety of reactions that has us ready to dive in to the foolishness.

What Did He Say?

Pittsburgh Steelers player James Harrison decided to join the challenge by calling his teammate. But his teammates’ response was completely unexpected, even for Harrison.

“Who You Talking To?”

This guy decided to give his homeboy a call, and the response had us all falling out in laughter.

“Don’t Laugh, Don’t Laugh!”

Telling your homeboy “sweet dreams” is not something that we were expecting. But the homeboy calling him back is even more funny.

Unc Wasn’t Having It

This video was beyond funny. Imagine callling your uncle to wish him a good night, only for him to give you the funniest curse out you have ever heard. You better call your uncle with something more important. Whew, we can’t stop crying.

“Is This A Threat?”

It’s all fun and games when you can make your celebrity friends the center of your prank. In this video, host of “American Ninja Warrior,” Akbar Gbajabiamila, called up Jerry O’ Connell, Jaleel White, and Nmandi Asomugha to wish them a good night and their responses are comedic punchlines.

At Least He Got Good Friends

@maddiecheak

At least he has good friends @iamjoshpearson_ #goodnightguys

♬ original sound – maddiecheak

We have seen numerous videos of guys being caught off guard with the trend, but at least this creator has good friends that will say it back.

He Want That Old Thing Back

@queendani_nicole

Goodnight trend on my kids dad and he didn’t disappoint he likes to talk sometimes 😭😂 #fypシ #goodnighttrend #funnyvideos #viraltok

♬ original sound – Dani Nicole | Content Creator

In this video, a mom and her son decide to call her ex-husband to wish him a “goodnight.” But based on his reaction… it seems he would have preferred to say “goodnight” in person and the comment section seems to agree.

Such A Potty Mouth Response

@alidavis1994

Thank you for participating in my TikTok crap 😂 #husband #prank #fyp #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #fypシ @Quay Davis

♬ original sound – Ali 🫶🏼

This creator called three of his close friends, each giving a different response that hit in its own way. It really made the moment so enjoyable to watch.

“Why Tonight?”

@nishanv___

He’s the reason I’m up past my bedtime… and I’m not mad about it. #fy #fyp #prank #husbandwife #husbandwifecomedy #momtok #momsoftiktok

♬ original sound – Anisha + Mother + Lifestyle

When his friend called him a name that is not a child of God, we all lost it. This creator’s friends are absolutely hilarious.

The Singing Homies

@arijblige

this trend owes me NOTHING @Rodney Mathews #fyp

♬ original sound – ARI J

Seeing male friends sing to each other is really cute, but nothing beats this creator getting the dial tone from his friend for wishing him a “goodnight.” These moments are so funny, we can’t even make them up if we were to tell you.

“What The F***?”

In a head-scratching moment, this guy calls his girlfriend’s father before heading to bed, and the father’s response leaves him almost too stunned to speak. Overall, her dad handled it perfectly.

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