A viral video called the Gorilla Mask Video has TikTok users shocked and grossed out. The person who posted it, @john.mills984, is somewhere laughing at us all.

The Gorilla Mask Video adds to a growing trend of "secret flashing" on the app in which lewd-minded video creators are tricking viewers into seeing their junk. However, @john.mills984's gorilla video is far from subtle. More people are realizing this as the video spreads with reposts on Twitter / X and elsewhere.

So, what is the Gorilla Mask Video? Who posted it, and why should you not be Googling it? Let's explain.

What's The Gorilla Mask Video?

The Gorilla Mask Video shows a man wearing a gorilla mask with text reading, "Gorilla Mask? Yay or Nay?" He's initially pretending to showcase his new gorilla mask, presumably for his friends or followers. However, mid-way through the 14-second video, he drops the phone that's recording him.

It's revealed that he's not wearing pants when he squats down to pick up the phone which catches in 4K his entire front side. The viewer realizes by the end of the video that they've been bait-and-switch pranked.

Who Is TikToker @john.mills894?

TikToker @john.mills894 is the person who posted the original Gorilla Mask Video. He's presumably the man in the gorilla mask, although unconfirmed. @john.mills894 appears to still have his TikTok account. Somehow, he wasn't totally banned by TikTok's moderation team.

His identity is currently unknown. But, if you or someone you know recognizes this hand, feel free to expose the pervert.

What's The 'Secret Flashing' TikTok Trend?

The Gorilla Mask Video adds to a growing trend of TikTokers covertly flashing unsuspecting viewers. For instance, the infamous "New Nails and My Kitty" video followed the sus format in which the woman recording flashed her front side, pretending to be following the "New Nails" TikTok trend.

Trying to bypass and trick TikTok's community guidelines and moderation has become somewhat of a game for trolls on the app. If it's not a viral bait-and-switch video, it's a so-called 777 Filter that, when someone uses it, shows them an explicit image.

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For the full history of the Gorilla Mask Video, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.