In case you aren’t on Anna Delvey TikTok yet, allow me to introduce you to Russian-born Anna Sorokin, a certified con artist who pretended to be a German heiress (“Anna Delvey”) and successfully tricked multiple friends, banks, and businesses with her schemes. Sorokin’s adventures — the majority of which involved wreaking havoc on the New York City socialite scene — also inspired the Netflix series, Inventing Anna. Since the show premiered, it has sparked conversations about everything from superficiality within influencer culture to what’s going on with lead actress Julia Garner’s eccentric accent.
We all know that TikTokers are the first to comment on iconic pop culture moments. So, it’s no surprise that Inventing Anna and Sorokin’s wild story have already inspired one entertaining TikTok trend: “I Do Not Have Time For This!”. Now, Anna’s antics are back in the “I Already Wired You The Money” TikTok trend, in which creators poke fun at moments where they don’t want to pay up. The trend is catchy, comical, and perfect for anyone who wants to post something witty and lighthearted. Here’s what you need to know about “I Already Wired You The Money,” and how to execute it yourself.
How did the “I Already Wired You The Money” TikTok trend start?
Every hilarious trend has to start somewhere, and when creator @sowlingforboup posted this original video on TikTok, it was instantly a hit. In the video, two friends are walking around the city when one asks, “Hey, can you Venmo me for brunch?” The friend immediately responds in with a hilarious (and incredibly accurate) Anna Delvey accent: “I already wired you the money. It should be coming from the bank. There’s an issue with the bank overseas…I don’t know what to tell you. I already wired you the money.” It’s crucial to note that in this case, “money” is pronounced “mo-naaay” and the creator’s rambling is a spot-on representation of someone who clearly has zero dollars to their name.
TikTokers are loving @sowlingforboup’s original video, as exemplified by the comment section. One comment from @tijarudzitis says, “Omg I’m finally on Anna Delvey TikTok. I’m so happy.” Another top comment from @cassiedanger says: “Media: she worked for MONTHS to perfect the accent. Girls on TT who binged the show yesterday: ✨ instant perfection ✨.” Although you aren’t required to master Anna’s bizarre accent to join the fun, this trend is all about channeling your inner diva and calling others (or yourself) out.
Here’s how creators are hopping on the trend.
The trending soundbite on TikTok is aptly named: “ah already wahd you the mahneeyyy,” so one can naturally assume that this particular trend is not meant to be taken too seriously. All over TikTok, creators are using the sound to highlight moments when they (or others) don’t want to pay for something — hence the rambling excuse that they “already wired you the money” and “there’s an issue with the bank.”
For example, @cassandraemilyatkinson’s version says: “my older sister asking if I can Venmo her for my $7 latte” followed by the “I already wired you the money!” sound. (Clearly, she ain’t paying). Creator @lightninglanelosers doesn’t want to pay for her $15,000 stay at Disney’s Polynesian resort (I don’t blame her) and TikToker @rikandranger recorded a cute version with his dog, who has insufficient funds to pay for his new toys. TikToker @pineapplebon calls out corporations who won’t give “cost of living” raises despite having the funds, and creators like @janetsnakehold843 and @natforprez poke fun at students, professors, and the headache of turning in assignments. I especially love this version by @erinmcgoff — one of our favorite career coaches ever — who calls out clients that refuse to pay freelancers. Creator @jasminealleva takes a similar approach to the trend, calling out agencies who don’t pay professional models even after six months (eye roll).
There are many ways to try the “I Already Wired You The Money” trend.
As with every viral TikTok trend, there are multiple unique ways to replicate it. The @youngworkers account takes a serious approach by calling out the government, and @bihli1 has a fun Harry Potter-inspired version. Creator @laurenluxe1 makes a joke about real estate and the housing market, and our very own Her Campus account pokes fun at the ridiculous cost of college tuition. Whether you don’t want to take your midterms or that one person in your friend group refuses to Venmo you for brunch, the “I Already Wired You The Money” trend is a fun, easy one to try.
When you’re ready to hop on the trend, think of a time when you or someone else didn’t want to pay for something. This trend is not your sign to embody a fake persona and scam everyone in sight a la Anna Delvey, but it is a moment to flex your creative muscle and have some fun on TikTok, using Anna’s over-the-top dramatic flair as inspo. Give your video a witty caption, add text overlay to explain what’s going on, and use this trending audio clip in the background. Then, post your video on TikTok and join the thousands of creators who are living for the drama.