Why Instagram Users Are Commenting 'Nice Try Diddy' On Ads And Reels | Explained

Thousands of Instagram users are commenting 'Nice Try Diddy' on ads and reels. Making this observation over the past month, several social media users wondered the reason behind these comments. While the rap mogul has nothing to do with the trend, 'Nice Try Diddy' memes surfaced much before his arrest in September, 2024.

How Did The 'Nice Try Diddy' Trend Start?The trend on Instagram and other social media platforms started as a joke, where users implied that Sean 'Diddy' Combs is secretly behind ads, promotions, or some trends. This meme gained traction after a few users jokingly claimed that Diddy, who has led several entrepreneurial ventures, was covertly launching new products or pushing ads without being upfront about his involvement.Read More: Over time, the phrase became a fun, sarcastic response to almost any form of advertisement or suspicious-looking content on Instagram, even if Diddy has no actual connection to it. Reactions: Reacting to the trend, one social media user asked: Why does every ad’s comments say “Nice try Diddy”?

Why does every ad’s comments say “Nice try Diddy”?

— Chief_Yini (@ChiefYini) October 19, 2024

"I'm so sick of the "Nice try Diddy" comments on Instagram, especially the ads. I WANT TO KNOW IF THE THING IS GOOD OR NOT, YOU GUYS AREN'T BEING HELPFUL," another one added on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. Read More: "How do the marketing folks feel when they post an ad on instagram and see it got hundreds of comments, only to be met with “nice try diddy” a third person asked on the Elon Musk-led platform.