IKEA’s TikTok Dance Floor Accidentally Became the Scene of a Finger‑Flipping Drama
Meet Ikea: the place people flock to for sleek, budget‑friendly furniture and the occasional Swedish meatball craving. It also turns into a spontaneous dance studio for TikTokers looking to show off their moves. But in a playful showroom, this newfound entertainment sparked a very odd moment.
What Went Down
On Monday, May 30, two girls were recording a TikTok dance routine right in the middle of Ikea’s “TikTok in the making” zone. They were flaunting their moves in front of a smartphone while shoppers swiped past them.
A man—apparently just browsing for a chair—tried to sneak past the dancing duo. One of the girls, apparently feeling a touch of rebellious spirit, flashed the middle finger right at the unsuspecting man’s rear.
The clip quickly went viral on TikTok with the caption “That uncle is very crazy.” A viewer, after seeing the video, spun off with a strong statement: “It is totally disrespectful,” noting the man was an elderly patron.
Key Details
- Location: Ikea’s dedicated “TikTok in the making” area
- People involved: Two TikTok dancers and one middle‑class shopper
- Public reaction: Urgent calls to respect shoppers, and the video was later removed by TikTok
Unrelated but Related: The Bus Driver Incident
In another unrelated case in April, a man reported that a bus driver had flashed him the middle finger. SBS Transit confirmed that they do not endorse such behavior and promised disciplinary action.
Takeaway
While TikTok videos can spice up a dull shopping trip, it’s wise to keep the choreography and the hand gestures to the dance floor. After all, a respectful shopping stroll is probably safer than an impromptu theatrical performance.
