A new TikTok prank has gone viral, but not everyone finds it funny. The trend involves video-calling someone and showing a clip of a desi man’s face instead of the caller’s.
While some laugh at the reactions, others say the prank is offensive and racist. The joke has been shared widely on TikTok and Instagram, collecting millions of views.
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However, many have raised concerns that using a stranger’s face, likely without consent, turns him into a target for laughs. Critics argue that the prank mocks someone’s appearance and perpetuates stereotypes about people of color.
On X (formerly Twitter), users have called the trend dehumanizing. One user wrote, “It’s not funny to use someone’s face as a joke.” Another added, “This prank feels especially wrong because it’s mostly white creators doing it.”
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While some defend the prank as harmless, the backlash highlights deeper issues.
Critics say it reinforces harmful biases and raises questions about consent. A TikTok user commented, “Turning someone into a punchline, just because they look different, is not okay.”
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The trend has divided opinion online, with supporters dismissing the concerns as overreaction. However, it has sparked important conversations about the responsibility creators have when making content. What might seem like a harmless joke to some can feel deeply disrespectful to others.
