Sea Shanty TikTok, often referred to as #ShantyTok, became a global phenomenon in late 2020 when Scottish singer Nathan Evans posted a soulful rendition of 'The Wellerman.' The trend capitalized on TikTok’s duet feature, allowing musicians from around the world to add vocal harmonies, bass lines, and instrumentation to the original video, resulting in a massive, collaborative folk performance. It resonated deeply during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the communal nature of shanties provided a much-needed sense of digital connection during social isolation. Today, the meme is used to represent moments of unexpected group participation or the sudden, wholesome revival of niche historical traditions in modern pop culture.