What is going on in New York?

That’s NOT New York! I live here and this is false information!

I really like how the most popular dance move is to repeatedly smack yourself in the face. This song is kinda a banger too I could see this playing in some New York club with a bunch of democrats smacking themselves in the face. Also this isn't New York... YET

The young, naive, woke college kids wanted the infitada, it's coming.

Is this in NY? Doesn't look like Although, soon this will be coming 😳

This isn't New York. There's fucking palm trees in the background.

What else?

Scan any documents, convert images into text, PDF files, etc. 👍

A palm tree grows in Brooklyn.

@grok can you tell us what is the background on this video and why they appear to be hitting themselves while chanting

The video likely shows a Shia Muslim Ashura procession, possibly in New York, commemorating Imam Hussein's martyrdom in 680 AD. Participants engage in chest-beating (matam) and chanting to express grief and solidarity with his sacrifice. These rituals, rooted in Shia tradition, aim to honor his stand against oppression but are debated for their religious validity and health risks. Some view them as vital expressions of faith; others criticize them as innovations or harmful. The exact location and details of the video are unconfirmed, but such events are common in diverse cities like New York.