Trump 2.0: Women film dangerous 'MATGA' fantasy videos of wanting to poison men after Trump's win
The "MATGA" movement, sparked by Donald Trump's second presidential win, references a 17th-century poison used by women to escape abuse. While controversial, it has gained traction as a symbolic protest against rising misogyny and gender inequality, particularly in the wake of Trump's election.
Donald Trump has secured a second term as US President, and he's set to take office again in 2025. While many are still grappling with the outcome, even days after the election, the reactions are starting to take shape - from the ongoing 4B movement to the latest trend, the 'MATGA' movement, a creative twist on Trump's famous MAGA (Make America Great Again) slogan.
A new online trend, sparked by the aftermath of Donald Trump's presidential win, is drawing attention for its dark humor and historical reference.
The movement, called "MATGA" (Make Aqua Tofana Great Again), is a nod to a 17th-century poison, Aqua Tofana, allegedly created by Giulia Tofana and used across Italy.
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Historically, Aqua Tofana is believed to have contained a mix of deadly substances, including arsenic, belladonna, and lead, though other ingredients have also been suggested. It was colourless and tasteless, making it nearly impossible to detect, and just a few drops were enough to be lethal.
This poison was used by women in abusive relationships as a way to escape their husbands.
The trend has gone viral on platforms like TikTok, with videos gaining hundreds of thousands of views.
Many of these clips feature women pretending to pour clear liquids into drinks, with a reference to Tofana's actions.
MATGA = Make aqua tofana Great Again. In case you don¡¯t know:
¡ª Not a sailor but i cuss like 1 (@taolds82) November 11, 2024
Aqua Tofana was a powerful poison created in Sicily around 1630 that was said to be used throughout Italy. It is associated with Giulia Tofana, a woman from Palermo who was said to lead a group of poisoners in Rome.¡ pic.twitter.com/Nwz0tOOS4h
HOLY SH*T, Karens lost their fvcking minds over Trump¡¯s win and launched MATGA¡ªshort for Make Aqua Tofana Great Again.
¡ª I Meme Therefore I Am ?? (@ImMeme0) November 10, 2024
Aqua Tofana was a powerful poison in 17th-century Sicily, sold by women to other women seeking to escape abusive relationships by discreetly poisoning their¡ pic.twitter.com/KvHK8ZXWz4
Some videos even talk about getting "Aqua Tofana tattoos" or growing poisonous plants like foxglove and azaleas.
The trend often uses Eminem's song "Venom" as a backdrop.
While the MATGA trend has sparked controversy and anger from some, many see it as a symbolic protest against growing misogyny, especially in the wake of Trump's election and the viral spread of phrases like "Your body, my choice."
These phrases have been used by men to threaten women, fuelling the movement as a response to perceived gender inequality and the silencing of women's voices in politics and society.
Though MATGA isn't advocating violence in real terms, interest in the movement and its historical context has surged online.
The FBI has stated that it will not investigate online expressions protected by free speech, Newsweek reports.
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