The disgusting “Talahon” trend on TikTok | Politics
While German pedestrian zones are decorated with colorful Pride flags, a worrying trend is emerging among some young people. These young people, aged 14 to 25 and often with a migrant background, are particularly notable for their medieval-looking worldview. They call themselves "Talahons" and associate their identity with celebrity cult, glorification of violence and an aggressive, patriarchal attitude on platforms like TikTok.
The visual and social presence of the “Talahons”
In German inner cities, these young people stand out because of their striking appearance. They typically go out in groups, wearing branded clothing from Gucci, Armani or Lacoste, often in the form of shoulder bags or bum bags - although they are often counterfeit. With shaved heads and a self-confident demeanor, they attract not only ecological but also social attention.
The origin and spread of the term “Talahon”
The term "Talahon" comes from the Arabic expression "Taeal huna", which means "come here". It was first popularized by a rapper named Hassan, whose song went viral a few days ago. In his song, he sings about acts of violence and glorifies intimidating and hurting other people. This song has shaped the image of the "Talahon" and since then there have been thousands of imitations and ironic comments on the Internet.
Young people as spreaders of a dangerous trend
In Internet formats such as “Frankfurt-Tinder” by YouTuber “Pumping MNKY”, young people give blunt Insights into their way of thinking. Misogynistic and sexist statements, coupled with threats and obscene gestures, are the order of the day. A young man describes women in a degrading way while a group of others cheer him on.
Some alarming statements from the “Talahons”
Niki, a TikTok interviewer, interviews minors who also admit to violent actions against other teenagers. For example, a migrant youth describes in detail how he would beat up a supposed fraudster and then call for medical help - a mixture of violent fantasy and misconception about moral action.
Social impact and political response
Many observers are wondering whether the "Talahon" movement is just a trend with the potential to be embarrassing or whether it actually represents a serious challenge for society. An employee of a state interior ministry told BILD that this new youth movement needs to be observed to see whether the consequences of a failed integration policy are becoming apparent. Susanne Schröter, director of the Global Islam Research Center at Goethe University Frankfurt, also stresses that many of these young men hardly speak any German and came to Germany as underage refugees. Integration opportunities have apparently not been sufficiently utilized, which poses significant challenges for society.
Protection maker politicians
Political measures that could have prevented this development include a more sustainable and comprehensive integration policy. Language support and school education programs must be given priority in order to offer young people better prospects for the future. Sociocultural initiatives could help to better convey social norms and values. In the future, the government should check more specifically to ensure that integration measures are implemented with the necessary seriousness and that the success of these programs is regularly evaluated.
In summary, the “Talahon” trend not only sparks an ethical and social debate, but also highlights the urgent need for a stronger integration policy in Germany. Through targeted preventive measures, politics could help prevent such worrying developments in the future.
Source: nachrichten.ag
