During an appearance on the OnlyStand podcast by Barstool, Ashley Matheson explained how the incident happened and how it changed her life with the Tripod TikTok girl video viral
TikTok has become a platform for many aspiring influencers, with the potential to gain fame and fortune overnight. Ashley Matheson, also known as the “Tripod Girl,” experienced this when one of her videos went viral for all the wrong reasons.
Ashley Matheson aka Tripod TikTok girl viral on Twitter and Reddit
In the video, Ashley Matheson is seen jumping on her bed with her knees bent, only to land on a tripod that gets stuck. Although her intention was not to have the tripod impale her, the incident received immense attention and went on to become one of the most talked-about videos on the platform.
Aftermath of the incident
The video, which was shot in 2020, has been viewed close to 200 million times, and Ashley has become a household name on TikTok. However, with fame comes responsibility, and Ashley has taken it upon herself to address the incident and its aftermath.
She revealed that she had recorded multiple videos that day and posted the one with the tripod incident last.
Impact on Ashley’s life
When she left for a Halloween party, she had no idea that the video would go viral and receive millions of likes within hours. By the next day, the video had clocked in 80 million views and continues to be viewed and liked by TikTok users worldwide.
However, Ashley also cautioned her fans not to imitate or try recording videos that are similar in nature as they can be dangerous. She explained that the tripod accidentally slipped between her legs and injured her, and she never intended to do it for clout.
“I did injure myself. That did impale me,” Ashley told the podcaster, emphasizing the dangers of trying to replicate viral videos without proper precautions.
The Tripod Girl’s incident is a reminder that while social media can offer immense opportunities for fame and success, it is essential to use it responsibly. Influencers have a significant impact on their followers, and it is their responsibility to ensure that they set a positive example.