The argument
Your pet stands upright on its hind legs, faces the camera and comes in mid-lyric: mouth open, one paw pointing straight at the lens — then the paw swings round to its own nose in a scolding "who, me?" gesture while it leans right in.
Bad Times AI: Make Your Dog or Cat Sing Bad Times
The Bad Times trend started with a real dog. In September 2026 a clip of a dog standing on its hind legs, arguing the lyrics of Imael Angel's "Bad Times" straight into the camera went viral on TikTok — about 13 million views — and the song itself climbed to #6 on the US iTunes chart in October. Since then everyone has been putting their own pet in it. Upload one photo of your dog or cat and our Bad Times AI makes a 15-second clip of them on their hind legs doing the whole routine: the paw pointed at the lens, the scolding point at their own nose, the chorus with the head thrown back and both front legs spread wide, and the smug little settle at the end — the look of a pet that has just won the argument. The generated file has no audio track; you add the official Bad Times sound in TikTok or Reels when you post, which is exactly what the trend's audience is listening for. No app, no filming, no editing.
01 — How it works
How to make your Bad Times video
One pet photo, a few minutes
01
Upload one pet photo
One clear photo of your dog or cat with the face and body in view, ideally facing the camera. Breed, fur colour and markings come straight from your photo.
02
Pick format and quality
Vertical 9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts (the default) or landscape 16:9 for YouTube, at 480p or 720p. The price is shown next to the Generate button before you start.
03
Generate, add the sound and post
You get a 15-second MP4 with no audio track. In TikTok or Reels, add the official Bad Times sound from the app's sound library before posting — videos with the official audio ride the trend better.
02 — Features
What happens in the 15 seconds
The chorus
The paw throws high, the head tips back and the mouth opens wide on the belt — then both front legs spread out to the sides, eyes on the ceiling. This is the frame everyone screenshots.
The winner's settle
It gathers itself down, paws back at the chest, and turns to the camera with a little head tilt, like it just finished winning the argument — all in one continuous locked-off shot, background from your photo.
Your pet, not a stock dog
Dog or cat, the performer keeps the exact fur colour, markings, ears and face from your photo, and stands on real animal paws for the whole clip — no human hands, no other animals in frame.
06 — FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bad Times dog trend?
In September 2026 a TikTok clip of a real dog standing on its hind legs and singing — well, arguing — Imael Angel's "Bad Times" at the camera blew up, with about 13 million views and 940,000 likes. AI pet versions followed, the trend has been going strong for over a month, and in October the song climbed to #6 on the US iTunes chart. This page makes that clip with your dog or cat, from one photo.
How much does a Bad Times AI video cost?
A Standard 720p video costs 594 credits; 480p costs 270. The exact price is shown next to the Generate button before you start. Credit packs are one-time payments — no subscription — start at $9.90 for 600 credits and never expire.
How many photos do I need?
Just 1: one clear photo of your dog or cat with the face and body visible, ideally facing the camera. The AI builds the standing pose, the gestures and the whole routine around it.
Does it work with cats, or only dogs?
Both. The original viral clip was a dog, so dogs are the classic version, but cats work just as well — the AI keeps your cat's fur, markings and face and gives it the same argument-with-the-camera routine. Photos of people or other animals are not supported.
Does the video include the song?
No. The generated file has no audio track at all, so nothing gets muted or swapped when you post. Add the official Bad Times sound in TikTok or Reels when you post: tap Add sound, search "Bad Times" and pick the official audio — posting with the official sound helps the video travel with the trend, and it is what everyone in the comments is singing along to. The example clips on this page include the song so you can hear how the routine lines up.
Is Viberot affiliated with the artist or the song?
No. Viberot is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by the artist or their label, and it does not use the artist's voice or likeness — your video is generated from your own pet photo. The examples on this page include the song so you can hear how the routine times to the music, but having audio in a file is not a music licence: follow the music rules of the platform you post on.
Are photos of public figures or celebrities blocked?
Yes. Photos that appear to show public figures or celebrities are rejected before any credits are charged, and sexual or explicit images are always blocked. This template takes dogs and cats only — upload a photo of your own pet.
How long does it take, and what format is the video?
Generation usually takes a few minutes, and the page shows the video as soon as it is ready. You get a 15-second MP4 — vertical 9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts (the default) or landscape 16:9 for YouTube, at the same price.
What happens if the generation fails?
Failed videos are refunded automatically — the credits go straight back to your balance, so you are never charged for a video you did not get.
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Give your pet the Bad Times argument
Upload one photo of your dog or cat and get the full 15-second Bad Times routine — then add the official sound when you post.