A disturbing new online trend has surfaced in Greenland, where individuals are mocking the United States by mimicking fentanyl addicts and associating it with “American culture” in response to President Donald Trump’s threats to take over the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
In a widely viewed TikTok video, two residents of Greenland are seen imitating the infamous “fentanyl fold,” a common pose among habitual fentanyl users. The clip shows them bent over at the waist, with heads hanging down, set against the snowy backdrop of the island that Trump has shown interest in. The caption on the video humorously reads, “Introducing American culture to Greenland,” accompanied by the song “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
This incident follows recent revelations made by the daughter of Trump’s personal physician regarding his health status.
The video quickly garnered tens of thousands of reactions, with many viewers applauding the dark humor displayed. Comments such as “The FENTY FOLD IS American Culture” and “This is so embarrassing for us” reflect the mixed reactions from viewers, including Americans themselves.
One commenter humorously suggested, “Can you guys buy America please?” while another pointed out, “The USA has and always will be a joke to the rest of the world.”
Subsequently, the video clip has been widely shared across various social media platforms.
Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid used for managing severe pain, is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine. While it has legitimate medical applications when prescribed by healthcare professionals, illicit fentanyl has become a major issue in the US, being smuggled and distributed illegally.
In 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) identified fentanyl as the leading cause of death for individuals aged 18-45 in the United States.
The controversy surrounding Greenland has escalated as Trump continues to push for annexation, citing national security reasons. Despite opposition from Greenland and Danish residents, who have also mocked Trump with satirical red baseball caps, the US administration has not ruled out military action to secure control of the island.
The caps, bearing the slogan “Make America Go Away” in a parody of Trump’s “Make America Great Again” motto, have gained popularity on social media and at public gatherings, including protests in Denmark. European leaders have expressed concerns at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, regarding Trump’s pursuit of acquiring Greenland.
French President Emmanuel Macron warned of a world where international law is disregarded, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever expressed solidarity with Greenland and Denmark in determining their own future. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need to avoid a diplomatic crisis, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk cautioned against appeasement.
The situation comes amid a notable change in Trump’s stance on Renee Good in a surprising reversal.