A TikTok video by a woman from Phoenix, Arizona, has started a big debate online after she shared a list of behaviors and things she links to racism. The video has been viewed over 1214,100 times and has received both agreement and outrage from people in the comments. Many viewers have been sharing their own opinions about the items on her list.
The woman says in her TikTok video, “don’t want to see any American flags,” and she also puts constitutional bumper stickers, Trump paraphernalia, and Tesla owners on her list. She does acknowledge that some people may have bought their Teslas before the recent controversies around Elon Musk, but she still connects Tesla ownership to a certain stereotype. These points alone were enough to get a strong reaction from many people online.
She also includes shaggy mullets on her list, which led many people to defend the hairstyle, saying it has nothing to do with racism. Others joined in by adding their own items to the list, such as “being a Swiftie” and “owning a pick-up truck,” which only made the debate grow bigger, reports The Nerd Stash. Some people passionately defended their personal choices, while others pushed back entirely.
The Arizona woman’s list goes beyond objects and touches on social situations that many find unfair to judge
The woman also mentions feeling uncomfortable in very small towns and feeling uneasy around large gatherings of white or Mexican people, saying these are things she links to racism. Several commenters pushed back on this, pointing out that living in a small town or being part of a large group is not something people choose based on race. One commenter wrote, “as a mixed person from a “small town” I’m offended 😭”, clearly making a joke.
Another person joked, “Does the small town count if I moved away because I was bullied?😭” A third comment added, “I’m scared because I live in a small town but it’s okay cus there’s a city like 30 minutes away and I’m next to the beach.” The idea that someone’s hometown could be seen as a sign of racism did not sit well with many viewers.
The woman’s list also takes a shot at people who work at gas stations, which brought in another wave of pushback. Many commenters said gas station workers should not be judged or looked down on because of their job. Some people went further and suggested that the list says more about the woman’s own personal biases than it does about racism in general.
Despite all the backlash, the Arizona woman has not posted a follow-up video or responded to the criticism publicly. Many commenters have encouraged her to make a part two to continue the conversation, though it is unclear if she plans to do so. The comment section of her original video remains active, with people still weighing in.
The debate she started shows no sign of slowing down, as people continue to share the video and discuss whether the items on her list are fair or not. Arizona has seen its share of puzzling disappearances that captured public attention, and stories from the state continue to go viral for very different reasons.
Some agree with parts of her list, while many others strongly disagree with her reasoning, and either way, the video has clearly struck a nerve with a large number of people online. This is not the first time an Arizona woman has made headlines for her strong opinions on travel and services, showing how viral moments from the state keep grabbing national attention.
Published: May 26, 2026 01:43 pm