'Bringing American culture…': Greenlanders mimic fentanyl addicts after Trump’s takeover threat

Greenlanders mimic fentanyl users in viral video. (Image: @AZ_Intel_/X)

A short, satirical video shared widely on social media has sparked a sharp global reaction, with Greenlanders using dark humour to push back against renewed political pressure from the United States.

Filmed on snow-covered streets, the clip shows people copying the slow, bent movements often seen in videos linked to fentanyl addiction in US cities. Text on the footage reads, “Bringing American culture to Greenland.”

In the footage, individuals sway forward, bend at the waist and move slowly as snow falls around them. The movements closely copy scenes widely shared from US cities that show the impact of opioid addiction.

As per reports, several Greenlanders uploaded similar clips across social media platforms, quickly triggering debate, praise and criticism in equal measure. One X user commented, “Damm, that's actually savage.” Another wrote, “It's a pretty sharp way to point out our struggles, though. That fentanyl crisis is no joke, and maybe this dark humor from Greenlanders makes us look at it differently. Hard to argue with the message.” A third added, “It’s terrible and sad but it’s true.”

Greenlanders post social media clips making fun of "American culture" by imitating fentanyl users.

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This, however, is not the only way Greenlanders are attempting to fight back after US President Donald Trump reiterated his wish to take control of the Arctic island. "Make America go away" or "MAGA" caps have also gained immense popularity in the region

Meanwhile, Trump has argued that Greenland- a region rich in natural resources and strategically important due to its location between North America and Europe- is vital for US national security and has stated that the country “must have” the territory.

According to the BBC, Trump has not ruled out the use of military force. Greenland’s leaders and Denmark, which governs the island and is a NATO ally, have strongly rejected the idea.

Speaking recently at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump attempted to frame his position as being a defender of US' interests. He said, "I have tremendous respect for both the people of Greenland and the people of Denmark, tremendous respect," adding, "But every NATO ally has an obligation to be able to defend their own territory."

Trump went on to argue that the United States was the only country capable of securing Greenland properly. He referred to Denmark’s occupation during the Second World War, saying the citizens would be speaking German or Japanese if not for American intervention.