TikTok's 'Analog Bags' Aim to Limit Phone Use 📱
Discover TikTok's trend of 'Analog Bags' designed to help us disconnect from our phones. Are they effective or just a fad?

Susannah Friesen
109.8K views • Apr 13, 2026

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There’s a new trend all over TikTok called “analog bags”… and they’re supposed to help you stop scrolling. Is this genuinely helping people disconnect… or are we just turning “not scrolling” into another trend to participate in? Let's talk about it!
CHAPTERS
0:00 - INTRO
4:01 - THE BIGGEST PIECE OF IRONY
6:37 - THE CREATOR OF THE TREND
8:43 - JANUARY'S ANALOG BAG | TIKTOK
11:55 - FEBRUARY'S ANALOG BAG | TIKTOK
13:43 - MARCH'S ANALOG BAG | TIKTOK
15:48 - "I MADE AN ANALOG BAG" | TIKTOK
16:36 - "THIS IS MY ANALOG BAG" | TIKTOK
18:35 - "WHAT'S IN MY ANALOG BAG" | TIKTOK
22:33 - "WHAT'S INSIDE MY ANALOG BAG" | TIKTOK
24:13 - IF YOU'RE DOING THIS TREND...
#commentary #tiktoktrend #videoessay #overconsumption #deinfluencing #tiktok #tiktokreaction
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The content on this channel is meant to start conversations, offer perspective, and at times, share what I’ve learned through research and reflection. Everything I say here is my own opinion—I’m not speaking on behalf of any brands or sponsors I may work with.
I do my best to be accurate, but I’m human, and I’m open to correction if I’ve missed something or gotten it wrong. That said, please don’t go after or harass anyone I talk about or react to. If you have thoughts or feedback, the comments are open—but let’s keep things respectful. Thanks for being here.
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Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=E58045D6
There’s a new trend all over TikTok called “analog bags”… and they’re supposed to help you stop scrolling. Is this genuinely helping people disconnect… or are we just turning “not scrolling” into another trend to participate in? Let's talk about it!
CHAPTERS
0:00 - INTRO
4:01 - THE BIGGEST PIECE OF IRONY
6:37 - THE CREATOR OF THE TREND
8:43 - JANUARY'S ANALOG BAG | TIKTOK
11:55 - FEBRUARY'S ANALOG BAG | TIKTOK
13:43 - MARCH'S ANALOG BAG | TIKTOK
15:48 - "I MADE AN ANALOG BAG" | TIKTOK
16:36 - "THIS IS MY ANALOG BAG" | TIKTOK
18:35 - "WHAT'S IN MY ANALOG BAG" | TIKTOK
22:33 - "WHAT'S INSIDE MY ANALOG BAG" | TIKTOK
24:13 - IF YOU'RE DOING THIS TREND...
#commentary #tiktoktrend #videoessay #overconsumption #deinfluencing #tiktok #tiktokreaction
FOR PARTNERSHIPS
susannahfriesen@wearebv.com
Subscribe to my new bookish podcast with my two friends, Cass and Beth HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod
APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/plot-twist-please/id1835683781
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4J3moqxT6HDOhwHa9Lwz6D?si=d336a1aae3ae4558
Don't forget to like and subscribe!
_________________________________________________________________________
FAIR USE DISCLAIMER
This video contains copyrighted material that has been used in a transformative manner for purposes of commentary, criticism, and educational analysis. Under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act, fair use allowances are made for "fair use" purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. All materials used here are presented with respect to fair use principles.
The content on this channel is meant to start conversations, offer perspective, and at times, share what I’ve learned through research and reflection. Everything I say here is my own opinion—I’m not speaking on behalf of any brands or sponsors I may work with.
I do my best to be accurate, but I’m human, and I’m open to correction if I’ve missed something or gotten it wrong. That said, please don’t go after or harass anyone I talk about or react to. If you have thoughts or feedback, the comments are open—but let’s keep things respectful. Thanks for being here.
Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=9BA14409
Music by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=E58045D6
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