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Greenlanders have taken to social media to mock what they have described as "American culture," in a viral video that’s taken off online as tensions over Greenland's future continue to escalate.
Inunnguaq Christian Poulsen, the creator of the video, whose TikTok handle is @pov_fromarctic, spoke to Newsweek via social media about the video, and said, "The inspiration for the video came from wanting to show a Greenlandic perspective and highlight how Greenland is often talked about internationally without full understanding or respect.
"While the video may appear humorous to some, it is meant to bring attention to these dynamics and encourage people to think critically about how Greenland and its people are portrayed."
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Why It Matters
President Donald Trump has recently escalated his ambitions for Greenland, which has in turn heightened tensions with the people of Greenland, Denmark, and NATO allies, and Europe more broadly, who are in opposition to this move.
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Trump has insisted that the U.S. needs to acquire Greenland for security reasons. Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, which the president has said Copenhagen is not capable of defending.
This move from the president has signaled a critical test for U.S. alliances, NATO solidarity, and geopolitics as it marks a break among ideologically aligned leaders.
A survey from January 2025 by the pollster Verian, commissioned by the Danish newspaper Berlingske and Greenlandic daily Sermitsiaq, showed that only six percent of Greenlanders were in favor of joining the U.S.
What To Know
In the video shared on TikTok, @pov_fromarctic, who regularly shares videos about Greenland and life there, two individuals did an impersonation of the Fentanyl Fold, or Fenty Fold, which is what happens when individuals under the influence of opioids bend over at the waist.
@pov_fromarctic dubbed this "Bringing American culture to Greenland," in the video, which has been viewed over 8 million times as of reporting.
The comment section of the video has become a zone of ridicule directed toward the U.S., including by its own citizens, with comments quickly racking up tens of thousands of likes.
TikTok user @hippiehannah wrote, "As an American this is golden content. Stay strong Greenland! We don’t want our president either," in a comment liked over 40,000 times.
Meanwhile, the TikTok user @badgersniffer wrote in a comment liked over 50,000 times that the "USA has and always will be a joke to the rest of the world," and the social media user @politcalswiftie wrote in a comment liked over 140,000 times, "As an American, I was unfamiliar with Greenland’s humor game. Well done, carry on."
Speaking to Newsweek, Poulsen said, "The response has been a mix of curiosity, amusement, and sometimes misunderstanding. It has been interesting to see people from different parts of the world engage with Greenlandic perspectives, but it also reinforces the importance of ensuring the message is clear: Greenland is a country with its own culture, people, and agency, not just a subject for entertainment."
And this content is not happening in a vacuum, but joining a series of viral posts as Greenlanders and Danes alike express their strong discontent at the proposal that Greenland become part of the U.S., or possibly coming under U.S. control.
The American anthem was booed in London at an NBA game, as a heckler yelled, "Leave Greenland alone." While 'Make America Go Away' hats, a spoof of the MAGA hat, have gone viral, and are being sold with profits being dedicated to Greenland. And, this year's Miss Greenland shared an extensive speech online against Trump.
Beyond this, many influencers in Greenland have spoken out about the situation. The Greenlandic Inuk creator and educator Tupaarnaq Kopeck shared multiple posts to Instagram, including one where she wrote, "Funny how 'strategic importance' sounds different once you remember Indigenous people come with opinions, votes, and rights." The content creator Paninnguaq Heilmann-Sigurdsen, meanwhile, shared a video with the text overlay "Greenland belongs to Greenlanders."
The phrase "Just two baddies who hate ICE and MAGA staring back at each other" has also begun circulating in multiple anti-Trump social media posts from Greenland.
What People Are Saying
President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos: "We probably won’t get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force where we would be, frankly, unstoppable. But I won’t do that. That’s probably the biggest statement I made because people thought I would use force. I don’t have to use force. I don’t want to use force. I won’t use force. All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland."
Inunnguaq Christian Poulsen, @pov_fromarctic on TikTok, told Newsweek via social media: "The video reflects broader issues of power and perception. It is important to recognize that while others may try to present themselves or their countries as the most powerful or "in control," this often hides problems at home. Greenlanders are aware, and we value being seen and heard with respect."
Tupaarnaq Kopeck, a content creator, in a post on Instagram: "This Saturday was a deeply moving day, protests took place across Greenland, Denmark and Canada. So many people standing together against threats to annex our country."
One social media user commented on TikTok, in a comment liked over 60,000 times: "The FENTY FOLD IS American Culture."
What Happens Next?
Trump has imposed tariffs on allies who oppose his plans for Greenland. The legality of this is under review by the Supreme Court, and a decision is expected soon.
Update 01/26/26, 05:41 a.m. ET: This article has been updated to include comment from Inunnguaq.
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