A risky anti-ICE trend is growing on TikTok, delighting some and worrying others
Plus: Conservatives crash out over a He-Man he/him joke.
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Here are the latest trending internet culture stories today:
Fearless social media users are posting anti-ICE videos about “the nastiest angle” in a new trend on TikTok.
People who travel with Southwest Airlines are reacting to the new policy impacting flyers over a certain size that went into effect yesterday.
The trailer for the new He-Man movie has xennial conservatives all riled up over a He/Him joke.
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⚡️ Today in Internet Culture
The “nastiest angle” TikTok trend targets ICE, literally: “Do they think people aren’t going to eventually retaliate?”
A new TikTok trend warns of the “nastiest angle” in people’s homes following reports of ICE busting down doors without warrants. These videos might actually send some feds to users’ houses, as they don’t take kindly to anything that could be perceived as a threat. Pointing a gun at your front door and calling out ICE could definitely qualify, but the trend isn’t stopping.
“I’m switching airlines”: Plus-size passengers react as Southwest rolls out controversial new seating policy
Southwest Airlines’ long-debated update to its plus-size seating policy officially took effect on Jan. 27, 2026. Under the new rule, some larger passengers who “encroach upon the neighboring seat” will now be required to purchase an additional seat in advance, with refunds only available if the flight isn’t full.
Conservatives melt down over a “He-Man” pronouns joke they completely missed
A blink-and-you-miss-it joke in the new Masters of the Universe trailer has sparked an outsized conservative backlash online. Some right-wing viewers fixated on a brief office gag involving the hero’s name, interpreting it as a “woke” political statement rather than the obvious pun it was meant to be.
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Fascinating how this trend captures the exact moment online activsim crosses into something way more volatile. The fact that people are willing to risk federal attention for viral clout shows how much the perception of ICE tactics has shifted public sentiment. I've seen similar escalations in online movements before, but this one feels particularly charged given the current climate. The irony is that these videos might accomplish the opposite of thier intended effect.