Decoding the "of course we'll have a look" TikTok trend

TikTok's newest phrase, "of course we'll have a look," has infiltrated For You Pages worldwide. It is cementing itself as the go-to sound for those moments when curiosity gets the best of us. From nosy neighbors to serial eavesdroppers, this trend is calling out everyone who just has to take a peek.

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Origin of "of course we'll have a look" trend

Let’s rewind to UEFA Champions League Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich. The game unexpectedly marked the birth of a TikTok phenomenon.

During a crucial moment when a goal was up for review, commentator Steve McManaman casually stated:

"We'll have a look, of course, we'll have a look."

In the domain of sports, it was nothing more than a straightforward comment on due diligence. But the internet had other plans.

The phrase, ripped from its original context, was plucked straight into the meme-o-sphere, where it was rebranded into a punchline for every situation that involves sneaky, shameless, and entirely unavoidable curiosity.

The fact that it came from an intense football moment makes it even funnier—because half of us using the sound wouldn’t know an offside rule if it tackled us in broad daylight.

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Social media peeks

With 2.4 million views on the video, content creator @florakate2 stated:

"Me whenever I'm walking down the street and people have their curtains open"

Another user @eschinds states:

"Me when I enter a vintage store that's absolutely packed to the brim and I'm suddenly overheating and thirstier than I've ever been in my life."

A user @The Chatham Bookseller writes:

"Me every time I pass a small bookstore"

@Jayne jokes:

"Whenever my mom and i come across a sketchy looking antique store in the middle of nowhere"

@Alex Harris added:

"Us going past people's back gardens on the train"

A user @moirautti states:

"Pov you're minding your own business when your friend texts saying "can you read this and see if I'm being unreasonable?" followed by 87 screenshots."

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Why did this trend explode?

Simple—humans are nosy. You. Me. Your neighbor who suspiciously waters the plants every time you have guests over.

We all have the urge to peek into things that technically aren’t our business. And TikTok has turned that universal trait into content.

Creators have taken this audio and applied it to some relatable scenarios. A few fan favorites include:

Window shopping (literally): walking past a house with the curtains wide open? You know you’re at least glancing inside.

Digital snooping: A friend drops a batch of screenshots in the group chat. We’re having a look.

Online window shopping: Scrolling through Zillow listings of mansions you definitely can’t afford, but you’re designing your dream kitchen anyway.

Eavesdropping: That subtle, not-so-subtle lean when someone nearby starts a juicy conversation. You weren’t listening before, but now you will have a look.

Whether you’re a pet, a sports fan, or someone who casually lurks in online comment sections for the drama, there’s something for everyone in this meme.