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Bad Times Dance AI Video Generator

Bad Times Dance turns one photo of you or your pet into the viral kitchen argument set to the Imael Angel song. You strike the pose, push both palms forward, march up to the camera and argue in close-up for 15 seconds.

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Example

Bad Times Dance · 15s · 9:16

You or your petFull body, one subject

15s · 9:16 · 720p · original sound · ready in a few minutes

Three steps

How to make a Bad Times Dance video

Add a photo, press Generate and download the MP4. Each video takes about five minutes and 400 credits.

Add one photo
Upload a clear full-body photo of yourself, a friend, your cat or your dog at the top of this page.
Press Generate
Spend 400 credits. The template sets the routine, the kitchen and the song, so there is no prompt to write.
Download and post
Your finished video lands in My Work, ready for TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts.

Cast ideas

Who to put in the Bad Times Dance

The funniest versions pair the angry routine with someone who looks far too calm for it.

1 photo

Your dog

Stands on its hind legs and tells you exactly what it thinks about dinner.

1 photo

Your cat

The routine suits a cat that already looks personally offended.

1 photo

Yourself

Star in the argument yourself, with your own face and outfit.

1 photo

A grandparent or a friend

Surprise the group chat with the last person anyone expects to pick a fight.

Photo tips

Best photos for a Bad Times Dance AI video

The routine moves from full body to a tight close-up, so the photo needs both.

Show the whole body, from head to feet or paws.
Keep the face sharp, because it fills the screen in the close-up.
Use even, bright light.
Keep one person or one pet in the frame.
For pets, keep the face, ears and paws in view.

The output

What you upload and what you get

One photo goes in; one 15-second vertical video with the song comes out for 400 credits.

You upload

One photo of one person or pet
JPG, PNG or WebP, 300 pixels or more per side, up to 10 MB

You get

A 15-second, 9:16 vertical MP4 at 720p
Your person or pet in every move of the routine
The same grey kitchen and locked-off camera as the example
The "Bad Times" song by Imael Angel
A saved copy in My Work, ready to replay or download

Video specifications
Photos	1
Model	Kling
Duration	15 seconds
Picture	720p, 9:16 vertical
Scene	Grey home kitchen
Audio	Imael Angel, "Bad Times"
File	MP4
Credits	400 per video, refunded if it fails

Original and result

The original clip and a SameVid AI result

The left clip is the kitchen routine this template follows. The right clip was generated by SameVid AI from one full-body photo.

Original

The original kitchen routine

The 15-second reference clip with the song: the hand to the forehead, both palms pushed forward, the walk up to the lens and the argument in close-up.

@bouuhyachaka

SameVid

Generated by SameVid AI

Made by SameVid AI from one full-body photo of a woman in a red top, with the original song added back. The kitchen, camera and every move stay as filmed.

Background

Where the Bad Times Dance comes from

The song and the kitchen clip

The song is "Bad Times" by Imael Angel, and its official video is on YouTube. On September 9, 2026, @bouuhyachaka posted the kitchen routine on TikTok under a red "Dispute" label. It passed 22 million views and became the best-known version of the Bad Times Dance. The cut on this page comes from that clip.

What happens in the 15 seconds

The Bad Times Dance moves from a wide shot to an extreme close-up, and this template keeps the five beats in the same order and at the same timing as the clip.

0 to 3 seconds: one hand goes to the forehead and the other to the hip.
3 to 7 seconds: the dancer turns side-on and pushes both palms toward the camera.
7 to 8 seconds: the arms drop and the dancer squares up.
8 to 9 seconds: the dancer marches straight up to the lens.
9 to 15 seconds: the argument plays out in close-up, with pointing fingers, wide eyes and an open hand thrown at the camera.

How the Bad Times trend spread

The song was already moving before the dance took off. On September 2, 2026, a Russian-language cover by @kvashenayakto reached 3.4 million views, and "Bad Times" went on to chart in the UK, peaking at number 67. The kitchen routine arrived a week after that cover. By October, pet owners were posting AI versions, and a dog version from @jonnyslife_ passed 200,000 views after followers asked for it.

Bad Times Dance, Bad Times AI and other names

You will see the same trend called the Bad Times Dance, Bad Times AI, the Bad Times AI dance trend and the Bad Times challenge. Some people know the song by its "da da da" hook. All of these point to the Imael Angel track, which is separate from the 1983 Captain Rapp single with the same title.

Why the Bad Times Dance works so well with pets

The joke is the gap between a furious performance and a face that has no idea what it is doing. A dog or cat marching up to the lens and pointing a paw reads as a complaint about dinner, the vet or the new sofa. The close-up carries that joke, because the last six seconds are all face and hands. That is why a sharp photo with clear eyes matters more here than in a wide dance shot.

From the trend

Two ways people do the Bad Times Dance

Creators have taken the song well beyond the kitchen.

@jonnyslife_

Pet version: a small white dog in a towel turban stands upright and dances the routine in a kitchen.

@cinematic.ly

Group version: a silver-haired grandmother in a white suit leads two dancers through the routine on the street.

FAQ

Bad Times Dance FAQ

What is the Bad Times Dance?

It is a TikTok routine set to "Bad Times" by Imael Angel. A dancer in a kitchen strikes a pose, walks up to the camera and argues in close-up, and people now recreate it with their pets and friends using AI.

How do I make a Bad Times Dance video?

Add one photo, press Generate (400 credits) and wait about five minutes. The MP4 appears under My Work, ready to play and download.

Can I use a photo of my cat or dog?

Yes. Cats and dogs both work, and the pet stands on its hind legs for the routine. A full-body photo with the face, ears and paws in view gives the best result.

Is Bad Times AI the same as the Bad Times Dance?

Yes. Bad Times AI is the name for AI versions of the Bad Times Dance, where a person or pet from a photo takes over the kitchen routine.

Why does my photo need to show the whole body?

The Bad Times Dance opens on a wide shot from the head down to the legs, then closes in on the face and hands. A full-body photo gives the model both views of your person or pet.

What song is in the video?

"Bad Times" by Imael Angel, the song from the trend. It is added to your finished MP4.

What other dance templates can I try?

For another one-photo routine, try the Thriller Dance AI template. To cast friends, try the Stay With Me AI template.

How do credits work?

Each video costs 400 credits, shown on the button before you generate, and they return to your balance automatically if it fails. Credits come from credit packs.

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