Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

TikTok Video Of Pole Dancing 'Gender Reveal' Just Leaves Viewers With Even More Questions

TikTok Video Of Pole Dancing 'Gender Reveal' Just Leaves Viewers With Even More Questions
@mariap_poledance/TikTok

Elaborate spectacles to reveal the assigned gender—really a reveal of whatever genitals can be seen on an ultrasound—have earned a bad rap as more people distance themselves from societal gender roles and after a series of disasters caused by these parties.

From perpetuating gender stereotypes to causing massive wildfires to plane crashes to party guests being hurt or killed, these parties seem to be more trouble than they're worth lately.


But every once in a while, a parent-to-be will come up with a reveal idea that really turns heads.

Maria of @mariap_poledance on TikTok was a leading pole dancer in her country and she ran her own pole dancing studio where she taught a large group of students.

So it only stood to reason Maria would somehow involve pole dancing in her reveal, right?

In her video that's since gone viral with more than 343 thousand likes, Maria featured two of her pole dancing students, one wearing pink and one wearing blue. They took turns performing with the pole, while also dancing together.

But at the end of the video, with the two still performing an interpretative dance, it was unclear what the reveal was meant to be.

You can watch the video here:

The initial comments on the video were a mix of feelings of discomfort and confusion. 

Some felt pole dancing had no place at a baby's party while others didn't think it was worth the watch, because it's unclear at the end of the video what the expected gender is supposed to be.

Some thought the final dancer on the pole would be in the gender stereotype color of the upcoming arrival, but when both women were still performing at the end of the video, others questioned if it could be a twins' announcement.

Maria made the decision to turn off the comments feature, due to the overwhelming confusion and negativity.

With the comments turned off on TikTok, the video was shared on Twitter and the "TikTok Cringe" subReddit.

Redditors were no less confused about the reveal.

"So what gender was it? Or was it twins, boy/girl? I have so many questions." - axh28

"So it’s a…?" - cjester1121

"Anyone else mad they didn’t include the reveal?" - OutcomeDoubtful

"I mean, they are both very talented, and this is original, but just... why?" - Striker660

"There’s something… off? about seeing a bunch of half-naked, beautiful, flexible women spinning around a pole, then with a fast-cut to the husband tenderly and beautifully kissing his wife on her cheek." - daredeviloper

Twitter similarly felt the reveal was unique but also strange and confusing.





To clear the air and continue the celebration, Maria later shared a second TikTok video that was more of a compilation of the day, including artistic shots of the two women pole dancing, views of the crowd and the couple's reaction to the actual reveal, which involved the popping of a balloon.

Since she was a pole dance instructor, Maria wanted to offer a unique, interpretative dance style performance of the expectation and excitement a parent-to-be feels when waiting to learn the gender of their future baby.

They then went for a more traditional reveal with the popping of a black balloon that asked, "Girl or Boy?" on the side, though the two dancers popped it instead of the couple.

You can watch the second video here:

The couple's excitement at the news of a blue child was evident as they hugged and kissed, followed by Maria's partner jumping into the pool.

TikTok was much more receptive of the second video, as it contained an actual reveal in it.

@mariap_poledance/TikTok

@mariap_poledance/TikTok

@mariap_poledance/TikTok

@mariap_poledance/TikTok

@mariap_poledance/TikTok

Some were also more willing to admit this was a unique way of celebrating a reveal.

@mariap_poledance/TikTok

@mariap_poledance/TikTok

@mariap_poledance/TikTok

@mariap_poledance/TikTok

@mariap_poledance/TikTok

Though the first video initially caused confusion, it's refreshing that the reveal party was designed to feature one of the mother-to-be's passions, with the reveal done in an artistic and interpretative way.

More from Trending

Donald Trump
Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

Trump Demands 'Boss Of AT&T' Fix Equipment After Failed Conference Call In Bizarre Meltdown

When most of us have technical difficulties, we contact tech support or customer service.

But if you're President of the United States, just ranting on social media—then having your White House Press Secretary post a screenshot of your post on a social media platform people actually use—is apparently the answer.

Keep ReadingShow less
Screenshot of Lauren Boebert speaking to Alex Stein
Prime Time with Alex Stein/Blaze Media

Lauren Boebert Casts Doubt On Moon Landing During Wild Interview With Conspiracy Theorist

Colorado Republican Representative Lauren Boebert was criticized after she seemingly agreed with the conspiracy theory that the moon landing was faked in a wide-ranging interview with conservative conspiracy theorist Alex Stein.

The segment began with the duo casting doubt on nuclear weapons—Boebert even joked about needing "tin foil"—and moved into weirder territory when Stein praised Boebert for "vibing" with him on the topic of the moon landing. Conspiracy theorists have long alleged the moon landing was fabricated by NASA in what they claim was an elaborate hoax.

Keep ReadingShow less
Rosie O'Donnell; Oprah Winfrey
Simon Ackerman/Getty Images; Ernesto Ruscio/GC Images

Rosie O'Donnell Calls Out Oprah For Attending Jeff Bezos' Wedding In Scathing Poem

Among the various celebrity hangers-on who attended Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Venice wedding, the one that seemed to generate the most controversy was Oprah Winfrey.

After all, a woman known for her progressive politics whose entire ethos is about teaching people how to be their best selves, attending the wedding of man who directly funded a fascist regime dismantling our country before our eyes doesn't exactly add up.

Keep ReadingShow less
Lisa Murkowski
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images

Lisa Murkowski Slammed After Criticizing Massive Budget Bill She Just Voted For

Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski was slammed after she claimed that President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill is "not there yet" despite casting the deciding vote to narrowly pass it before sending it back to the House.

In a marathon voting session, the Senate narrowly passed the legislation in a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote after three Republicans joined all Democrats in opposition.

Keep ReadingShow less
Woman listening to her boyfriend play guitar
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash

Things People Initially Found Attractive About Their Partner That Now Annoy Them

Being in a relationship can be wonderful, but it's not without its ups and downs.

In order for it to work, we have to allow it to grow and change over time rather than being locked forever into what it was when we first started dating our person.

Keep ReadingShow less