Resentment reels are taking over Instagram — Part 2

Resentment reels are born out of frustration over meager returns for the effort put into creating content. The trend is also a criticism of the ever-changing dynamics of social media platforms like Instagram, which is pushing reels more than photos. It includes viral sounds like the 'Don't cry' audio and clips of creators showing the low engagement their content gets in an effort to get people to engage more.