#SlimeThursday
Weekly slime video trend that launched a billion-dollar DIY industry.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Peak | 2017-2018 |
| Content | Satisfying slime manipulation videos |
| Industry | Launched slime businesses worldwide |
| ASMR | Oddly satisfying sounds |
Origin & Impact
#SlimeThursday became the designated day for posting satisfying slime videos. The trend started with kids making DIY slime at home, evolved into professional “slime shops” selling custom slimes for $20+. Instagram and YouTube filled with slime poking, stretching, and squishing videos.
The hashtag’s appeal was ASMR-like relaxation and visual satisfaction. Slime ingredients (borax, glue) sold out at stores nationwide. Etsy and Instagram shops sold glitter slime, cloud slime, butter slime—infinite variations. The industry exploded into mainstream retail.
Slime represented internet trends’ power to create real-world markets. What started as kid experiments became serious businesses, with some slime creators earning six figures.
Related Hashtags
#Slime #ASMR #OddlySatisfying #DIYSlime #SlimeShop