A trio of ABC journalists have captured the awkward moment they attempted a viral TikTok fashion trend that's sweeping social media. Reporter Amal Wehbe appeared on a panel alongside fellow news reporters Dan Bourchier and Johanna Nicholson where she taught them how to do the 'boots and a slick back bun' trend.
The wholesome craze involves a group chanting two statement items of clothing they're wearing with a dance. In the ABC studio, Johanna pointed out her 'earrings and a burgundy top' combo, while Dan changed his last minute. 'I did tell you a different one before. I'm gonna go: Koala pin and a dark blue suit,' he said.
The group of presenters then attempted the catchy tune, but appeared slightly off-beat with the original viral clip. 'We've got to practice. But that's the general gist of it,' Johanna said. Fans didn't mind the blunder and pointed out the wholesome nature of the video. 'I didn't know how it'd go and I reckon they killed it !!!' Amal later added in the comments.
The lighthearted video comes months after the ABC pulled down a TikTok story that portrayed consumer boycotts against Israel in a flattering light. The social media story filed by Amal on the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) protest movement that targets goods and products seen as favouring Israel was suddenly taken off the ABC TikTok account in December.
The report, which ran just over a minute, contained no criticism of the BDS movement but instead focused on whether it was successful in punishing companies and changing their stance towards Israel. Chair of the Anti-Defamation Commission Dr Dvir Abramovich said the report was 'beyond belief'.
