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Smalltown Boy
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Smalltown Boy

Two pets stand up on their back legs against a dark-red picket fence with ivy running along the top rail. The first one presses right up against the wide phone lens, paws on its head, mouth wide open in a scream; it reaches out and pats the lens while the other dances behind. A hard cut swaps them, and the second one screams in its turn. Then the pair sway side by side, paws up, and in the last seconds both rush the camera, paws first. Grey asphalt underfoot, daylight, one unbroken handheld look.

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What does the Smalltown Boy reference show?

Two pets stand up on their back legs against a dark-red picket fence with ivy running along the top rail. The first one presses right up against the wide phone lens, paws on its head, mouth wide open in a scream; it reaches out and pats the lens while the other dances behind. A hard cut swaps them, and the second one screams in its turn. Then the pair sway side by side, paws up, and in the last seconds both rush the camera, paws first. Grey asphalt underfoot, daylight, one unbroken handheld look.

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Two pet photos in, a 15-second vertical video out: each pet takes its turn screaming into a wide phone lens by a dark-red fence, then the pair sway side by side and rush the camera, paws first. With the song.

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Visual detail 1

Two photos in, one per pet — the first photo screams first

Visual detail 2

Scream, lens pat, hard cut, swap, side-by-side sway, rush to camera

Visual detail 3

15 seconds, vertical, with the song

Photo tips

Use a clear photo

Keep the intended subject visible and well lit. Avoid heavy filters and blurred photos.

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Two pet photos in, a 15-second vertical video out: each pet takes its turn screaming into a wide phone lens by a dark-red fence, then the pair sway side by side and rush the camera, paws first. With the song.

Reference details

What does the Smalltown Boy reference show?

Two pets stand up on their back legs against a dark-red picket fence with ivy running along the top rail. The first one presses right up against the wide phone lens, paws on its head, mouth wide open in a scream; it reaches out and pats the lens while the other dances behind. A hard cut swaps them, and the second one screams in its turn. Then the pair sway side by side, paws up, and in the last seconds both rush the camera, paws first. Grey asphalt underfoot, daylight, one unbroken handheld look.

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Frequently asked questions

What is this trend?

Two pets take turns screaming into the camera with their paws on their heads, then dance side by side and rush the lens. The AI version puts your own two pets in it, by a dark-red fence.

What song plays over the video?

“Smalltown Boy” by Bronski Beat, from 1984. The trend’s cut of the song plays over the whole video.

Do I need two photos?

Yes. It’s a duo format, so add one photo of each pet. Each photo should show one pet.

Which pet screams first?

The pet in the first photo screams first; the one in the second photo takes over after the swap. At the end they dance side by side.

Can I use a cat and a dog?

Yes: two cats, two dogs, or one of each. Each pet keeps its own face, coat and markings. Cats work best so far; dogs with long, floppy ears can come out a little different.

What photo works best?

A sharp daylight photo of each pet, face toward the camera, with its whole body in view if you can. Skip blurry, far-away and dark photos.

Can people do this dance version?

Not yet. For now it’s made for two pets.

Is the video vertical?

Yes. It’s 15 seconds, vertical 9:16, ready for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.

How long does it take?

Usually a few minutes. You can close the page: your video waits in My videos, and an email arrives when it’s ready.

How much does one video cost?

This template is preview only. Generation and payments are not available yet.

How do I make it?

Add a photo of each pet, press Make our video, and the finished clip is ready in a few minutes. No app, no filming and no editing needed.

Can I post it on TikTok or Instagram Reels?

Yes. Download the MP4 and post it on TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts, or send it in a group chat.

Is there a free version?

This template is preview only. Generation and payments are not available yet.

Do I need a CapCut template?

No. A CapCut template drops your clip into someone else’s edit; here the whole video is made from your photos, so your pets are in every shot.

What if the video doesn’t come out right?

You don’t pay for a video that fails: what it used goes back to your balance automatically, and you can try again with other photos.

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Smalltown Boy

Two pet photos in, a 15-second vertical video out: each pet takes its turn screaming into a wide phone lens by a dark-red fence, then the pair sway side by side and rush the camera, paws first. With the song.

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