LISTEN: J Sbu uncovers why youngsters are going to watch 'Minions' in suits!
'Minions: Rise of Gru' has started a pandemic of its own...
A viral TikTok trend has teens flocking to the cinemas to watch 'Minions: Rise of Gru' in suits or fancy outfits.
Yuuhoooo... the madness doesn't stop there.
This trend has now been dubbed an ingenious marketing tactic by the 'Minions' franchise.
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"Gentleminions" have taken over Mzansi as well with this eye-catching display.
This seemingly "harmless fun" has become a sensation, however, it is also causing cinema bans worldwide.
Here are some examples of the trendy teens in action:
@sevlidder 60 tickets please 🤞@Illumination’s Minions #theriseofgru #minionsriseofgru ♬ Rich Minion - Yeat
@abbsbrvh Imtemse levels of sigma #minions #fypシ #riseofgru #tate #sigma #viral #foryou ♬ el que usa el audios es gay. - Juani.Yelich
@houseofhighlights There’s so many of them 💀💀 (@billh) #minions ♬ original sound - House of Highlights
The problem comes in when these suit-wearing teens wreck theatres, throw food, and abuse staff - much like the minions would.
This trend is often accompanied by cheering, clapping, and shouting, which is causing disruptions in movie theatres.
The cinema-goers have now dubbed these teens as "Minion Menaces" and are urging parents to not send their kids on this night at the movies.
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See below the official trailer for this 'Minions' movie featuring Steve Carell, Jean-Claud Van Damme, Russel Brand, and more...
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