The phrase “the rabbit got me” is a TikTok trend meaning a life-changing moment or turning point that came unexpectedly, often used to signal something big happened that altered the person’s life, for better or worse. It draws on the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland as a metaphor for time running out, fate, or an abrupt shift that pulls someone into a new reality.

Key points

• Origin and metaphor: The trend uses the White Rabbit as a symbol of time pressure and sudden change, similar to how Alice’s life is upended by chasing the rabbit.

• Common uses: People apply it to events like heartbreak, the loss of a loved one, illness, accidents, or other major life disruptions that felt immediate and unstoppable.

• What it communicates: It’s a reflective, often personal acknowledgment that life shifted in a way they couldn’t predict or control, sometimes with bittersweet or hopeful tones depending on the moment.

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