“Unveiling the Hidden Bias: How a Viral TikTok Trend Reveals the Dark Reality of Weaponized Incompetence Against Women”
Have you ever watched a cooking show where the “chef” manages to make a dinner disaster out of something as simple as boiling potatoes? We laugh, we cringe, but deep down, it sparks the age-old question: are they really that incompetent, or are they just playing the role to avoid the responsibilities in the kitchen? This little conundrum has blossomed on social media into a trend known as “weaponized incompetence,” gaining traction especially among women scrutinizing the role they’ve been pushed into by societal expectations. While some women are cozying up to the traditional “trad wife” movement—cooking, cleaning, and smiling through it all—others are shining a light on how frustrating these gender norms can be. With TikTok buzzing with over 75 million posts, the discussion has become as heated as a stove left on too high! Let’s dive into how weaponized incompetence reveals a troubling dynamic in relationships, especially illuminating the strain it puts on women juggling the mental load of modern life… While some women have embraced gender stereotypes and taken a liking to the conservative trad wife movement, others have taken a different route, exposing everything wrong with certain societal expectations. One particular behavior embodying problematic gender norms has gained traction on social media: weaponized incompetence.
On TikTok, the term “weaponized incompetence” has nearly 75 million posts as of Wednesday (September 11). In one particular video on the social media platform, educator Laura Danger slammed what appeared to be a prank.
