Nuuk, Greenland – A wave of videos circulating on social media shows young Greenlanders mimicking Americans under the influence of drugs, a form of online satire aimed at mocking the United States and former President Donald Trump’s past rhetoric about “taking over” Greenland.
In the clips, Greenlandic users are seen exaggerating the behavior of drug users—“tweaking,” stumbling, and bending over in imitation of scenes often associated with the American fentanyl crisis. The trend appears to be part of a broader online backlash mocking U.S. depictions of addiction and perceived American decline, with captions often referencing Trump’s previous calls to acquire Greenland from Denmark.
Despite the mocking tone, official health data shows that Greenland is not facing an opioid or fentanyl epidemic similar to the United States. According to Nordic welfare statistics, opioid consumption in Greenland is among the lowest in the region, with the Faroe Islands and Åland recording comparable figures.
Substance abuse remains a concern in Greenland, but experts say the country’s most serious public health issues involve alcohol and cannabis use rather than opioids. In 2021, Greenland’s national addiction service, Allorfik, reported more than 700 treatment courses, reflecting both growing awareness and expanded access to recovery programs.
Key Points: Greenlanders mock US drug crisis with viral videos imitating fentanyl users – Nuuk
• Viral videos show Greenlanders imitating Americans affected by fentanyl addiction as satire toward the U.S. and Donald Trump’s past rhetoric about acquiring Greenland.
• Data shows Greenland has among the lowest opioid and benzodiazepine usage rates in the Nordic region.
• Local health concerns remain focused on alcohol, cannabis, and improving access to addiction treatment through the Allorfik program.