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Almost Almost Trend: What It Is and How to Make It
By the TrendMe team · Updated
The Almost Almost trend is a TikTok near-miss gag from November 2026. The first beat shows someone grinding alone while everyone else is out; the second shows the easy shot, lift or putt missing by an inch, twice, on the ahh almost almost sound. On TrendMe you can make your own version from one photo of yourself or your pet.
The Almost Almost trend is the internet's favorite way to say "so close": hours of quiet practice, then the easiest shot of your life rolls around the rim and out. Then it happens again.
What happens in an Almost Almost video?
- The setup: someone trains alone late at night, often with a caption like "while they're out partying".
- The big moment: a free throw, a last rep, a short putt.
- The miss: the ball circles the rim and drops out, or the bar stalls an inch from lockout.
- The repeat: the same near-miss happens a second time, right on the "ahh almost almost" groan.
The payoff is tiny and cruel, which is why it lands. Nobody gets hurt; the only casualty is pride.
Where did the Almost Almost trend come from?
Clips using the ahh almost almost sound began spreading on TikTok on November 5, 2026, including an early post by @slushy.bs that passed a million views within a week. The format jumped from gaming and pickup basketball to bigger accounts when Dude Perfect posted a version on November 10, and one-photo AI templates followed on November 12. People search it as "almost almost", "ahh almost almost" and "while they're out partying", which all point to the same meme.
Why is the Almost Almost meme spreading?
- Two beats, zero explanation: serious grind, ridiculous miss. You get it in the first second, even on mute.
- Everyone has a version: athletes, gamers, students and gym regulars all know the feeling of almost.
- The repeat is the joke: missing once is sad; missing twice in the same way is comedy.
How do you make an Almost Almost video on TrendMe?
Open the Almost Almost trend, upload one clear photo and pick a direction:
- Almost the shot: the closest remake, with late-night practice and a ball that rims out twice.
- Last rep stall: a focused gym lift that stalls just short of the finish, twice.
- Pet near miss: your dog or cat leaps for a treat on the counter and misses by a whisker.
You get a vertical video with AI sound in a few minutes. For more pet ideas, see our roundup of funny AI pet videos.
Tips for posting your Almost Almost video
- Put the setup in the caption ("while they're out partying") so the first frames feel earnest.
- Add the ahh almost almost sound in TikTok or Instagram when you post, so the groan hits on the miss.
- Use the trend's tags: #ahhalmostalmost #almostalmost #nearmiss #aivideo
- Keep it short. The 8 second version fits the grind and both misses.
- New to this kind of clip? Our guide to putting yourself in a TikTok trend covers photos and length.
Sources for the Almost Almost trend
Almost Almost: CapCut template or TrendMe?
| CapCut template | TrendMe | |
|---|---|---|
| What you need | Your own video clips | One photo |
| Filming and editing | You film and fit clips to the template | None: the AI creates the whole scene |
| Pets, stunts, impossible scenes | Only if you can film them | Yes, from a single photo |
| Result | Depends on your footage | 9:16 MP4 with sound, no watermark |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ahh almost almost" mean in the trend?
- It is the groan on the sound. It lands on the miss, so the clip reads as "so close" twice in a row, which is the whole joke.
- What is "while they're out partying" in the Almost Almost meme?
- It is the setup caption many posts use. It frames the late-night practice as dedication, so the near-miss afterwards feels even more unfair.
- Does the Almost Almost video have to be about basketball?
- No. Basketball rim-outs are the most common, but gym lifts, golf putts, video game clutches and pets missing a treat all follow the same two-beat shape.
- Which photo works best for an Almost Almost video?
- A clear, well-lit photo of one person or pet with the face visible. Sportswear or a hoodie helps the late-night practice feel believable.
- Is the miss in the video real?
- In the TrendMe version it is AI-generated from your photo, so you get the perfect near-miss without filming a hundred attempts.