Belarusian Grass-Cutting Law Sparks Hilarious TikTok Trend

A new law in Belarus regarding grass height has unexpectedly become a viral sensation on TikTok. The regulation, which mandates that grass on private property must be kept below 20 centimeters, has inspired a wave of creative and humorous responses from Belarusian citizens. Many are sharing videos of themselves measuring their grass with rulers and even pretending to report their neighbors. "It's become a bit of a joke," says one TikTok user, who shared a video of herself dramatically measuring a dandelion with a tape measure. Another user posted a video of themselves calling a fake number and pretending to report their neighbor's grass. The unexpected popularity of these videos highlights the power of social media to transform even mundane regulations into viral trends. The videos, some of which have garnered hundreds of thousands of views, show a lighthearted response to a potentially contentious issue, suggesting a degree of social engagement and humor in the face of bureaucracy.