It's no secret that a lot of couples look like siblings. A considerable portion of the population is attracted to people who look suspiciously similar to themselves. The popular Instagram account Siblings or Dating is dedicated to speculating on this question, posting pictures of two people who look alike, polling their followers on whether they think they're siblings or dating, and revealing the answer. This speculative game is all in good fun, until it gets way too real.
Meet Carley and Mercedes, a lesbian couple from California who runs a joint TikTok account. Their page featured average standard content for a couple's account until they were met with a shocking discovery.
The possibility of them being both a couple AND siblings sent a tidal wave of reactions through TikTok. Fans reacted with shock, anticipation, and dread for the partners of two years.
The couple planned to do a DNA test and expressed concern that they might unintentionally contaminate each other's tests. However, Carley and Mercedes don't appear to be too concerned that they are half-sisters, at least as much as their audience. They have continued to post videos joking about the absurdity of their situation.
Although some TikTok users are intrigued and anxious about the incoming DNA results, others are not thrilled by this newest installment of a real-life incest mystery.
As of now, there have been no official updates regarding whether this couple are siblings and dating or just dating. While the possibility of accidental incest is good for clicks, it is not ideal for maintaining romantic relationships. Hopefully, this saga won't end in tragedy.