Ukrainian seniors are breaking age stereotypes and becoming TikTok stars to cope with war stress and loneliness. Antonina But gained fame by filming videos during breaks in janitorial work.
Sometimes TikTok can be a terrible influence but this is not one of those times. These grannies are splendid. I might have to go over there and follow a few. Even if I don't speak Ukrainian, I'm sure their spirits will shine through and I might even learn to cook a few things outside my current experience.
I love this so much! Softserve Inc. (Ukrainian company) and I have been building an app to highlight knowlege and expertise if vegetation management and forestry of the older generation. The TikTok grannies is an example of our desire to hear and learn from them. Beautiful article.
Kudos to the TikTok Grannies. The corruption of our internet world now gives access for happiness and connections through a damaging "platform." Not for me, a 74 year old American woman, to contradict the hopeful daily experience for these Ukrainian seniors. Fie on China. Fie on Russia. Fie on Donald Trump. Fie of the American Republicans. Fie. Fie. Fie.
What an inspiring lady! Thank you for introducing us to Antonina But, Mariana. As for TikTok - I've never used it myself (Facebook, sort of, but now I use Bluesky - much better.) Mixed feelings about TikTok - a close friend is always on it, giggling away, but she watches it in Arabic, which seems less political.; prob. OK, provided one's interactions are guarded and one does not overshare.
Sometimes TikTok can be a terrible influence but this is not one of those times. These grannies are splendid. I might have to go over there and follow a few. Even if I don't speak Ukrainian, I'm sure their spirits will shine through and I might even learn to cook a few things outside my current experience.
I love this so much! Softserve Inc. (Ukrainian company) and I have been building an app to highlight knowlege and expertise if vegetation management and forestry of the older generation. The TikTok grannies is an example of our desire to hear and learn from them. Beautiful article.
Kudos to the TikTok Grannies. The corruption of our internet world now gives access for happiness and connections through a damaging "platform." Not for me, a 74 year old American woman, to contradict the hopeful daily experience for these Ukrainian seniors. Fie on China. Fie on Russia. Fie on Donald Trump. Fie of the American Republicans. Fie. Fie. Fie.
What an inspiring lady! Thank you for introducing us to Antonina But, Mariana. As for TikTok - I've never used it myself (Facebook, sort of, but now I use Bluesky - much better.) Mixed feelings about TikTok - a close friend is always on it, giggling away, but she watches it in Arabic, which seems less political.; prob. OK, provided one's interactions are guarded and one does not overshare.