A viral TikTok trend has emerged in Greenland, with locals parodying American fentanyl addicts in a pointed satire of US culture amid Donald Trump's threats to seize the island. The videos, which have garnered millions of views, show individuals mimicking the so-called 'fentanyl fold'—a hunched, drooping posture associated with habitual users of the synthetic opioid.
One clip, which has amassed over seven million views, features two Greenlanders bent at the waist, arms limp, heads hanging down, all while surrounded by snow. The caption reads: 'Bringing American culture to Greenland.' The video is set to Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Fortunate Son'.
The upload has drawn tens of thousands of comments, many from Americans themselves. One wrote: 'As an American, I was unfamiliar with Greenland's humour game. Well done, carry on.' Another stated: 'The FENTY FOLD is American Culture.' A third added: 'This is so embarrassing for us.'
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid roughly 100 times more potent than morphine, is both a legitimate painkiller and, in its illicit form, a major driver of overdose deaths in the US. In 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration identified it as the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18–45.
The satirical trend comes as Trump intensifies his campaign to acquire Greenland, claiming it is necessary for US national security and refusing to rule out military action. The move has been met with ridicule and resistance from Greenlanders and Danes, including popular 'Make America Go Away' caps parodying Trump's MAGA slogan.
European leaders have also condemned the proposal. French President Emmanuel Macron warned of a 'world without rules', while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney voiced support for Greenland's right to self-determination. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said 'many red lines have been crossed', and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen cautioned against a diplomatic 'downward spiral'.
