A Florida family has captured the hearts of millions online in a TikTok viral video thanks to their youngest member's elevated taste.
The video, posted to TikTok on May 17, showcases baby Kate's enthusiastic response to the mention of a luxury vacation and has garnered millions of views and likes.
Four Seasons Viral TikTok Video
The video, which has amassed over 42 million views and 5.3 million likes, begins with a voice behind the camera, identified as Bailey Wise from Tampa.
As the camera pans, it captures a young girl eagerly climbing off her bed to join her diaper-clad baby sister, Kate, held by their father, Will Wise.
"I have a question for everybody," Bailey's voice prompts. "Who wants to go to the Four Seasons Orlando?!"
Instantly, baby Kate responds with an emphatic "ME!" raising her hand and flashing a big smile. Her older sister Madelyn, who is four, echoes her excitement with an enthusiastic "meeeee!" The adults can't help but laugh at the adorable exchange.
Stefanie O'Brien, Bailey's sister, posted the eight-second clip on her TikTok account @sobrizzel, captioning it, "If the @Four Seasons Hotels is looking for a baby ambassador my niece got you ." The video quickly went viral, with viewers charmed by Kate's advanced comprehension and infectious excitement.
Comments poured in, with users joking about Kate's apparent understanding and eagerness. "Oh my mother, I would be dazzled to attend the Four Seasons Orlando," quipped one user. Another added that he thinks the baby is in charge of the family finances.
The internet's reaction wasn't limited to individual users. Several sports teams, including the Atlanta Hawks, Cincinnati Bengals, and the Spanish-language MLB account, joined in on the fun.
The Four Seasons Hotels themselves responded by posting a TikTok for the first time since 2022, featuring their employees lip-syncing to the audio from the original clip at various Four Seasons locations.
The caption read, "Let the adventure begin @Stefanie O'Brien fam @FourSeasonsOrlando."
@sobrizzle If the @Four Seasons Hotels ♬ original sound - Stefanie O’Brien
The Concept of "Fully Conscious Babies"
The video has sparked a conversation about "fully conscious babies"-young children who exhibit advanced cognitive abilities that seem beyond their years.
Viewers were amused by the juxtaposition of Kate's diaper-clad appearance and her grown-up reaction, likening her to fictional characters like "Boss Baby" or Stewie Griffin from "Family Guy."
The trend has led to numerous response videos, memes, and stories. People have shared clips of children appearing to do adult things, like throwing darts, or have recounted tales of young children displaying unexpectedly advanced language skills.
While these videos are entertaining, they also highlight a real aspect of early childhood development.
Early Childhood Development Insights
Kate's impressive response in the video is age-appropriate, as children begin to learn and process language early in life.
Most children reach language milestones between 7 months and 1 year, including understanding basic words and concepts and using simple words like "hi," "mama," or "dada."
In the original clip, Kate, who is about 1 year old, showcases typical language development skills.
The delight viewers take in her reaction speaks to a universal appreciation for the milestones in a child's growth, even as they seem remarkable to those watching.
The TikTok viral video of Kate's enthusiastic reaction to a luxury vacation has not only entertained millions but also opened up a larger conversation about child development and the surprising capabilities of young children.