The "Side Shot Nominate 6" trend is a viral Instagram challenge that started in late April 2025. Participants post a photo of themselves showing their side profile, often captured during sports or casual activities, and then tag six friends to do the same, creating a chain reaction of posts
. This trend originated from an Instagram user @bigbangpictures1, who created the "Add Yours" story sticker called "Side Shot Nominate 6." The trend quickly spread across Instagram and TikTok, with many users posting side-profile photos, typically with an athletic or candid vibe
. The purpose of the trend is simply to engage friends and boost interaction on social media, with no deeper meaning behind it. It is reminiscent of previous nomination challenges like the USC Speak Your Mind challenge, where users tag friends to keep the trend going
. In summary:
- Post a side-profile photo of yourself (often sports-related or casual)
- Use the "Side Shot Nominate 6" sticker on Instagram Stories
- Tag six friends to continue the trend
It is a fun, social media game designed to increase engagement and share aesthetic side shots among friends
