A bizarre TikTok video has gone viral for its unique take on how “white supremacy” is manifesting in neighborhoods across America — and for the plant-based remedy the video offers.
In the wild clip shared on X by Libs of TikTok, among others, the earnest TikTok user reveals her theory on the racial hate inherent in having — a lawn. “I can’t stop thinking about how grass lawns are racist and like, based in white supremacy,” the woman says. She admits her theory may not make sense, but offers a plant-based solution to the problem of racist grass maintenance anyway.
“I can’t stop thinking about how grass lawns are racist and like, based in white supremacy,” says the woman in the clip. “If that doesn’t make sense, that’s OK, I guess. It seems really obvious to me. It’s, it’s really upsetting.”
The triggered user suggests a fix for the problem of racial hatred via lawn care, saying “Bring back weeds. Bring back clover yards.”
“Look, can we just, can… can anything just be OK in its natural state?” she continues. “Or do we just have to whitewash everything, make it a competition, and use it as a sign of your worth as a human being in society? Like, can we just have weeds?”
Proper lawn care helps prevent soil erosion and runoff, thereby reducing pollution in waterways, helps to filter rainwater, improves water quality and absorption, traps dust/pollutants while producing oxygen, reduces urban heat by cooling surrounding air and surfaces while also reducing noise and glare, according to the University of Minnesota. Properly maintained lawns also support wildlife habitat and minimize issues like excess fertilizer runoff.
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