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Fox News
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Democrat congressman dragged for ‘weird' TikTok ‘aura farming' trend video
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., got in on TikTok's "aura farming" trend, posting a clip of himself dancing solo in the congressional subway, captioned "omw to hold this administration accountable."In the short clip, Subramanyam appears on the House subway wearing sunglasses, striking poses and waving his arms before locking in on the camera. Subramanyam's "aura farming" appears to have backfired, with some commenters calling it out as tone-deaf, hypocritical and "cringe." Left-leaning viewers frustrated with perceived inaction from Democrats under President Donald Trump took aim at the VA-10 congressman in the comment section. One of the top-liked comments asked flatly, "By doing nothing…?" Another read, "Representatives have got to stop doing this. Actually do something."THE REVOLUTION WILL BE LIVESTREAMED: HOW ZOHRAN MAMDANI WON THE NYC PRIMARY ONLINE Many commenters linked the post to Subramanyam's past voting record, including his controversial decision against his party just weeks ago not to move forward with a House impeachment resolution against Trump. On June 24, 2025, Subramanyam voted to table (i.e., block) a resolution to impeach President Trump over "high crimes and misdemeanors." The resolution was introduced by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, but was halted by a wide House majority. Several comments mocked the tone and delivery of the video. One read, "-1000 aura," while another said, "Our taxpayer money hard at work…" Another commenter wrote, "So what exactly are you on your way to do? Because so far democrats have not really done anything at all."A top comment simply read, "This feels weird idk."FAR-LEFT LAWMAKER BREAKS SILENCE AFTER UNEARTHED SOCIAL MEDIA POST IGNITES FIRESTORM One lengthy reply said, "Not trying to be disrespectful. But? Less of this sh--. More fire on the floor please. I get wanting to do outreach. But this? Isn't the action an average American needs from their representatives right now. We're approaching no taxation without representation territory here. Do better." Another suggested, "Introduce a new amendment for every one performative TikTok a Congress person posts they have to cosign 3 bills that work to limit the power of money in politics." Subramanyam, a former tech advisor in the Obama White House and the first South Asian elected to Virginia's General Assembly, has gained a reputation as a more moderate Democrat. He won Virginia's 10th District in 2024 and often plays up his immigrant roots in political messaging. The "aura farming" trend, popular among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, refers to pulling off effortless, cool gestures usually while standing still. It took off after a now-viral video of 11-year-old Indonesian boy Rayyan Arkan Dikha danced stone-faced and confident while wearing sunglasses aboard a racing "aura farming" clips on TikTok are soundtracked to "Young Black & Rich" by Melly Mike, which includes the lyric "I ain't even gon' get mad, I'm young, black and rich."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digital reached out to Subramanyam's office and TikTok for comment.
UAE Moments
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Indonesian Aura Farming Boat Boy Wins Hearts Online
An 12‑year‑old Indonesian boy, Rayyan Arkan Dikha, recently stole the spotlight with his charismatic "aura farming" dance performed atop a speeding Pacu Jalur racing boat. Balancing effortlessly at the bow, sunglasses perched and clad in traditional attire, his smooth moves not only energized the rowers but captivated millions on TikTok and Instagram. The term 'aura farming', borrowed from anime‑inspired internet slang, describes cultivating cool, confident vibes through calm, deliberate gestures. Rayyan's spontaneous performance, complete with hand rolls and subtle poses, embodied this trend, earning him the nickname "The Reaper" online. His now‑viral dance, often set to the rap track 'Young Black & Rich,' has sparked global imitations from high‑profile athletes and celebrities. Most notably, Travis Kelce, DJ Steve Aoki, MotoGP star Marc Márquez, and PSG players have recreated the moves, elevating the viral challenge across sports and entertainment circles. Back home in Riau province, Rayyan's fame earned him the title of cultural and tourism ambassador, along with a scholarship prize. He even performed for national dignitaries in Jakarta—a testament to how this traditional role of Tukang Tari (boat dancer) merged seamlessly with modern internet culture. The Pacu Jalur Festival, a centuries‑old canoe race on Sumatra's Kuantan river, traditionally features a dancer at the prow to inspire rowers. Rayyan first took on this role at the age of nine and choreographed this now-famous routine himself. Analysts see Rayyan's story as a powerful example of how local traditions can gain global resonance through viral authenticity. His cool, organic aura farming moves highlight the universal appeal of confidence and cultural pride—and show how even spontaneous performance can turn into a unifying, cross‑cultural phenomenon.
Arab News
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Indonesian boy's ‘aura farming' dance brings global spotlight to centuries-old tradition
JAKARTA: An Indonesian boy dancing on the front of a boat has become an Internet sensation in recent weeks, setting a global trend of 'aura farming' that has been recreated by famous athletes and thousands of others worldwide. 'Aura farming' is an Internet expression popularized in 2024, largely in reference to anime characters and celebrities. It refers to the act of consistently looking cool to build one's 'aura.' Dressed in a black traditional costume and wearing sunglasses, 11-year-old Rayyan Arkhan Dikha from Indonesia's Riau province has been dubbed 'the ultimate aura farmer' on social media for performing a series of repetitive movements calmly on the bow of a thin boat, videos of which have amassed millions of views globally. The Indonesian boy who goes by the name of Dika was participating in a local event known as 'pacu jalur,' which roughly translates to 'boat race.' A tradition that dates back to the early 17th century, the event is now held every August to commemorate the Indonesian Independence Day. 'Pacu jalur has been one of Indonesia's Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2015,' Indonesia's Culture Minister Fadli Zon said in a statement, after hosting Dika in his office in Jakarta on Wednesday. The water sport tradition originated in Riau's Kuantan Singingi regency at a time when boats were the main mode of transportation for the communities living along the local river. 'It has always been a part of life for people in (Kuantan Singingi), including to celebrate the most important Islamic holidays and also our independence day,' Fadli said. During the race, each of the long, canoe-like boats and its large crew has an 'anak coki,' a dancer who moves with rhythmic hand movements and body waves to provide inspiration for the rowers. While every anak coki brings their own charm to the race, Dika — who has participated in the races since he was 9 — has since become the face of the pacu jalur tradition. Though the original clip featuring Dika was posted to TikTok in January by a user named Lensa Rams and the event itself was held last August, the boy shot to global popularity over the past few weeks, as various creators on Instagram and TikTok have tried their own hand at Dika's dance. The list includes soccer team Paris Saint-Germain and Travis Kelce, American football star and boyfriend of pop singer Taylor Swift. When the US men's national soccer team won against Guatemala last week, American soccer player Diego Luna copied Dika's moves to celebrate a goal. The massive impact of the video garnered him special attention from the government in Riau, where the governor on Tuesday named Dika as a tourism ambassador for the province and awarded him a scholarship for 20 million rupiah (about $1,200) for his education. 'Today, almost everyone opened their eyes to the vibrant and thriving culture of Riau, especially pacu jalur. This is why I wanted to show my appreciation to Dika,' Governor Abdul Wahid said. In a statement, the local government confirmed that Dika will participate in the races next month. Speaking to reporters in Jakarta following his meeting with the culture minister, Dika said: 'I'm happy that I've gone viral globally.'
