The Netflix Shmunguss category is confusing users who have seen it on TikTok. It looks like a real category, with a bunch of movies like “The Shmonguss Among Us” and “I married a Shmunguss.” It’s very convincing, but is the Netflix Shmunguss real or fake? Here’s what you need to know.
Is the Netflix Shmunguss category real or fake?
The Netflix Shmunguss category is fake.
Though it might seem real in the TikTok video that has caused “Shmunguss” and “Schmungus” to trend, the movies seen in the fake category are also completely fake. While it’s very convincing, it’s simply a clever edit that has fooled many viewers.
The TikTok video that started the Shmunguss obsession and trend can be found below:
I told you it looks pretty darn convincing! But no, the Netflix Shmunguss category is completely fake. Looking for the featured movies will result in zero results, unfortunately.
The Shmunguss trend will no doubt inspire similar pranks, so expect to see even more unusual fake Netflix categories popping up in the future. Just remember to question everything you see, especially on TikTok.
For more Netflix content, here’s the GR review of You (Part 1 and Part 2). And here’s when the new Pokemon Concierge show is scheduled to release.
