Hopeless core

"Hopeless core" is a meme that started on TikTok in early November 2024. It follows the -core aesthetic by editing videos of people exhibiting hopeless or demotivational behavior in a motivational style, emphasizing the underlying despair.

This meme is the opposite concept of "Hopecore" and uses the song "Dramamine" by Flawed Mangoes as background music to satirically portray hopeless situations.

The content of the "Hopeless core" meme primarily involves editing videos of people displaying hopeless or demotivational behavior in a motivational style to highlight the hidden despair behind their actions. These videos use "Dramamine" by Flawed Mangoes as background music to satirize these situations. Examples include a man getting frustrated after colliding with a bicycle while changing a tire, or someone repeatedly failing to say "Don't judge a book by its cover" correctly. These videos have garnered millions of views on TikTok, gaining massive popularity.