US EditionViral phenomenon in Argentina has young people identifying themselves as animals
Argentine teens use social media to express animal identities, with the #therian hashtag surpassing 2 million posts, creating a supportive community and sparking psychological interest.
- On a recent Sunday, a Buenos Aires plaza transformed into a makeshift wilderness as teenage participants known as therians wore lifelike masks, ran on all fours, and climbed trees during public gatherings.
- Influencers and media outlets amplified the movement online and offline as the TikTok hashtag #therian surpassed 2 million posts, with Aguara coordinating meetups and building followings.
- Participants range from playful performers to self-described identifiers, with Aguara coordinating meetups, counting her age in dog years, while 16-year-old Aru wears a seal mask and some move on all fours.
- Psychologists in Buenos Aires are analyzing the phenomenon, with Débora Pedace cautioning that it is symbolic but can become pathological if fully assumed, risking self-harm or harm to others.
- For some young Argentines the movement offers acceptance and community offline and online, while influencers and media outlets have sparked public debate and parental concern.
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Viral phenomenon in Argentina has young people identifying themselves as animals
Argentine teens are gathering in Buenos Aires parks to dress and act like non-human animals. The so-called “therian” trend is exploding online with Argentina leading all other Latin American countries in engagement.
The hashtag #therian already exceeds millions of publications and Argentina ranks as one of the countries with the highest participation in Latin America
The phenomenon of "therians", that is, teenagers who identify with... animals, is taking shape in Argentina - The trend went viral on TikTok
Fen less east in expansion is especially in TikTok, but in Argentina and Spain J meetings are held. Specialists say n is a serious psychological disorder, but I need to take care of it.
A less common phenomenon is currently taking place in Argentina, where some adolescents claim to be “terians”, that is, people who are mentally, spiritually or psychologically identified with animals or non-human beings.
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