Bad Times AI starring you.

A TikTok trend where someone acts out a dramatic, one-take argument with the person filming — pointing at the lens, grabbing their head, raising a “hold on” hand and lunging at the camera — lip-synced to the song “BAD TIMES” by Imael Angel. It took off in September 2026, and by October the most-shared versions were AI remakes starring dogs, cats and people who never filmed anything.

It’s the same argument, re-rendered with someone else in the lead role. Bad Times AI takes one photo of you or your pet and swaps it into the original one-take clip, so your dog (or you) does every point, every head grab and every lunge, in time with the song.

Pick who stars — you or your pet — upload one clear photo, choose 9:16 or 16:9, enter your email and pay once. The AI does the rest: same moves, same timing, same song. No prompt writing, no CapCut template, no editing.

Yes — that’s the most popular version. The Bad Times dog and cat videos are all over TikTok and Reels. Use a clear, well-lit photo where your pet’s face is fully visible.

About 15 seconds — the core of the argument — as an MP4 with sound, vertical 9:16 (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) or landscape 16:9.

Yes. Your video keeps the original clip’s audio, so it’s ready to post. The song and footage belong to their rights holders, so your video is for personal sharing and doesn’t come with a commercial or music licence.

No. You pay once per video, or once for a 3-pack: your first photo makes video 1, and you add new photos for the other two from your private order page whenever you like. Videos arrive by email and on that page.

Usually 3–5 minutes, up to 15 at peak times. We email you when it’s ready.

You’re not charged. We only place a hold on your card at checkout and take the payment once your video is ready — if the AI can’t finish it, the hold is released automatically. No need to contact us.

Very close: the room, the camera and every beat come from the original clip, and only the star changes. Faces and paws can still vary a little from render to render.

Your photos are only used to make your video and are deleted after 7 days. They’re never used for training or shown publicly.

Photos of minors, nudity, celebrities or public figures, and anyone who hasn’t agreed to be in the video. See our Acceptable Use policy.

No. Bad Times AI is an independent tool inspired by the trend. It isn’t affiliated with the creator of the original video, Imael Angel or the song’s rights holders, TikTok, or anyone else connected to it. Videos are for personal, non-commercial sharing — this is not a licensed product.