Guide · Character

Who Is Bad Times?

Bad Times (Bad Timesanthrope) is an AI-generated French character — not a real person — who went viral for deadpan street clips ending in “Bad Times Dance.”

The look

Honey-quarrel dance energy, lip-sync attitude, long neck, streetwear or dance look, impassive brows. Captions often land on “Bad Times Dance.”

First-wave clips mixed pet and person dance copycats that racked up tens of millions of views across TikTok and Instagram in September 2026.

Independent fan tool — important

badtimesai.cc is an independent fan-made video generator. We are not affiliated with Imael Angel / BAD TIMES song / TikTok creators, badtimesai.com, the original creators, or any related brands.

Use the generator for personal fan edits with photos you have rights to use. Everyone depicted must be 18+. Do not create NSFW or non-consensual content.

Make your own clip

Ready to star in a scene? Start with the face-swap tool or jump into a template. Packs start from $8.88 for a 720p MP4.

FAQ

Is Bad Times a real person?

No. He is an AI-generated character. This site does not claim ownership of the character.

Are you the official Bad Times site?

No. We are an independent fan tool. For the original creator’s channels, follow Imael Angel / BAD TIMES song / TikTok creators on social platforms — we are not that account.

Not affiliated with Imael Angel / BAD TIMES song / TikTok creators, badtimesai.com, or any related brands. Fan tool only.

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