A viral TikTok trend inspired by Ace Hood’s 2013 hit Bugatti has taken a troubling turn after a video featuring a young child left viewers concerned for her safety. The revived trend, known as the “I woke up in a new Bugatti” challenge, shows participants sitting on the floor pretending to drive, as someone off-camera pulls their feet to slide them out of frame, all timed to the track’s famous line, “I woke up in a new Bugatti.” While the challenge has gained popularity for its humor and chaotic fails, one recent video is drawing backlash for going too far.
In the now-viral clip, a little girl, who appears to be around 3 or 4 years old, is seated on a blanket as her father, Carson Matranga of Louisiana, performs the challenge. But when he pulls her, the force appears too strong, causing her head to whip back sharply and seemingly smack the floor. The video quickly racked up views, but the lighthearted tone shifted in the comments as concern flooded in.
“Did anyone see her hit her head on the floor because she went too fast?” one user wrote. Another added, “Damn, talking about whiplash,” while a third echoed the viral sentiment now circulating online, “Babygirl whipped back.” Many commenters called the trend “dangerous,” especially when young children are involved. Others urged parents to consider the risks before involving kids in fast-paced or physical viral challenges, even ones that seem harmless or humorous on the surface.
Toddler Tries to Pull Dad in Viral Bugatti Trend Video
Despite the initial shock from the little girl’s head snapping back, the video didn’t end there, and actually took a lighthearted turn. In the second half of the clip, the toddler adorably attempts to return the favor, trying to pull her dad across the floor just like he did to her. Of course, she barely budged him, prompting an outpouring of support and laughter from viewers in the comments.
“Baby girl tried,” one user wrote with a laughing emoji. Another chimed in with a cheeky Encanto reference, saying, “Damn, she’s dressed as Mirabel, not Luisa!” poking fun at the little girl’s costume and the famously strong character from the Disney movie. While some viewers were initially alarmed, others defended the family’s intent, reminding critics that the moment clearly wasn’t malicious. “Y’all, if she was hurt, they obviously wouldn’t have posted this,” one commenter pointed out.
Despite the backlash, the broader trend continues to thrive on TikTok, reigniting interest in Ace Hood’s Bugatti more than a decade after its release. Videos from creators like Austin Skovran and reality star Tiffani Chance (Little Women: Dallas) have leaned into the funnier, prank-style side of the trend, often with more comedic and safer results.
