Definition

A narrative video or post where the creator recounts a personal experience, anecdote, or dramatic event, often with exaggerated or animated storytelling for entertainment. Common format on TikTok, YouTube, and podcasts.

Example Usage

Her storytime about the worst date ever had me laughing so hard I cried.

Origin

From the childhood practice of 'story time' reading sessions; adapted into social media content format around 2015-2016.

Fun Fact

Some storytellers have built entire careers on this format, with certain storytimes accumulating tens of millions of views.

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