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    Teens are dressing in suits to see 'Minions' as meme culture and boredom collide

    A viral trend depicts teens in suits on their way to go see the latest installment in the minions universe. Here's why.
    by Manuela López Restrepo Jul 09, 2022 3 minutes
    There are dozens of viral videos on TikTok showing teens participating in the #gentleminions trend.

    Since the dawn of time, the trends and styles of the youth have never failed to perplex their predecessors — and the latest viral trend of the "gentle minions" is no exception.

    Following the July 1 release of Minions: The Rise of Gru, hordes of (mostly) teenage boys have documented themselves online as they orchestrate viewing events at movie theaters in their finest 8th grade graduation garb.

    The groups show themselves pulling up to their local movie theaters in full suits, dress shirts,

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