TikTok Scientology Run Sparks Viral Trend—and Real-World Backlash
An 18-year-old TikTok creator, Swhileyy, posted a brief “run” through a Hollywood Church of Scientology that went viral, turning it into a ‘deep run’ trend. He says it started as a joke and he didn’t intend to target the church, but copycats have escalated the stunt, prompting LAPD involvement and prompting concerns about safety. Swhileyy has declined collaborations, notes he hasn’t been contacted by Scientology or police, and says he isn’t chasing a Hollywood career; he did use video revenue to help people and insists the act wasn’t a call to action against Scientology, even as some imitators caused disruption.
