Random Interviews with Good-Looking Guys Are TikTok's New Obsession

Grab a phone, a microphone, and stop a guy on the street. Ask him about his love life, make him smile a little, and maybe reveal his Instagram profile. This seems to be the perfect recipe for creating a viral social media format right now. It’s not us saying this—it’s the numbers behind numerous profiles living within user algorithms, especially on TikTok. The standout content shares a common denominator: the attractiveness of the interviewee. The choice, in fact, consistently falls on beautiful men and boys.

A perfect example is Sara Libetti’s profile, a content creator known for her random interviews with guys she encounters in the cities she visits. Her videos always start the same way, with her sometimes chasing one or more potential interviewees, shouting: "Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me". Once she gets their attention and consent for the interview, she begins with personal questions: "How old are you?", "Are you in a relationship?", "What kind of girlfriend would you like?" 

Sara’s profile isn’t the only one using this approach. TikToker Ginginginer also focuses on interviewing models and handsome guys. "Can we make a video? Because you’re too good-looking" —this is how one of her recent interviews with a medical student in Milan begins. Then there’s David Carmi, known as confidenceheist, who gained more than half a million followers with a format based on asking the same question to attractive people—not just men this time. His signature question is, "What makes you confident?". His videos imply that being good-looking or visually appealing is inherently tied to confidence. However, the answers often show this isn’t necessarily the case.

Leila Layezell Makes Us Think

"Hi, Mom, this is my husband!" The intro of British influencer Leila Layezell’s videos has made her famous worldwide. Her format might be one of the most original in the random interview trend, as it involves creating a mock video message for her mother, where she introduces her "husband." The guys, often from different nationalities and cultures, play along and tell the "mother-in-law" details about their marriage—where they met, how many years they’ve been married, or what expensive gift they bought her. Today, the creator boasts more than 600,000 TikTok followers, though criticism hasn’t been far behind. Not every handsome boy she meets is comfortable or natural in front of the camera. "He’s so uncomfortable" commented one user about a visibly awkward "husband." Another asked, "What if he has a girlfriend? This isn’t very respectful.”"Public opinion is divided. Some find these interviews fun and lighthearted, a way to get a laugh and maybe discover the handle of an attractive guy to follow. Others, however, take a different view.

Men Between Stereotypes and Objectification

Societal stereotypes often lead us to overlook certain errors that deserve more attention today. We expect a guy—especially an attractive one—to be happy to answer a girl’s questions or to feel flattered when a stranger says, "You’re so handsome" or "Am I your type?" Suppose we want social media content to reflect a more balanced and healthy view of masculinity. In that case, we must move beyond physical appearances and acknowledge the whole person—their complexities, vulnerabilities, and desires. In doing so, men, like women, can be treated with the same dignity and humanity, rather than being reduced to fleeting eye candy. This enriches the digital content landscape and fosters a more inclusive, respectful society where differences are appreciated rather than judged. As the feminist Simone de Beauvoir once said: "The struggle will continue until men and women recognize each other as equals."