Source: BroBible
Summary
Gen Z’s latest TikTok trend, “Scientology Speedruns,” involves large groups of young people entering Scientology centers, racing through hallways, and exiting as fast as possible. The trend has gone viral on TikTok, with participants treating Scientology centers like video game levels. The Church of Scientology has responded by calling the “speedruns” hate crimes, arguing that they constitute organized trespassing involving property damage and are putting their staff at risk.
Our Reading
The trend gets a new name.
Gen Z is taking their anti-Scientology sentiment to the next level by turning it into a viral game. They’re utilizing the open-door policy of Scientology centers to create a “speedrun” challenge. The trend is not just about causing chaos but also about raising awareness about the controversies surrounding the Church of Scientology. The irony of using a “speedrun” format to protest a notorious organization is not lost on anyone.
It’s just another form of “protest-as-entertainment” – where the line between activism and viral challenge is blurred.
Author: Evan Null
