The Fake Plane Challenge became a viral sensation across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, particularly during periods of restricted travel. The meme involves users positioning household objects—most famously toilet seats, plastic bottles, or laptop screens—to mimic the oval shape of an airplane window. By layering these objects over a video or image of clouds, creators prank viewers into thinking they are jet-setting across the globe, only to reveal the mundane reality of their bathroom or laundry room. It serves as a humorous commentary on the deceptive nature of social media aesthetics and the shared longing for travel.