“Gentleminions” trend shows the power of TikTok

If anyone was still in doubt about the power of TikTok to galvanize young audiences, the “Gentleminions” phenomenon should have truly shattered any hesitancy. The TikTok trend features male teenagers and young men attending the movie, “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” wearing suits, ties and glasses and mimicking the gestures of supervillain Gru.