Having a nice lawn can get you labeled a white supremacist on TikTok these days

A TikTok creator is facing widespread backlash online after claiming that maintaining a neat grass lawn is rooted in racism.

In a short video posted Monday, the user known as @softchaoschannel — who goes by “JustJaim” and lists she/they pronouns on her profile — argued that traditional lawns are connected to white supremacy.

In the clip, JustJaim says the idea has been stuck in her mind, suggesting that manicured lawns represent a cultural push to control nature. She questioned why people feel the need to replace natural vegetation with uniform grass and turn yard maintenance into a status symbol. Instead, she suggested embracing more natural yards filled with weeds or clover rather than trying to maintain a perfectly trimmed lawn.

The 38-second video quickly drew attention online, racking up nearly 42,000 views and prompting a wave of criticism and mockery from viewers.

Some commenters responded with humor. One person joked that their lawn had “never said an unkind word about anyone.” Another commenter on X quipped that the creator might simply be frustrated after receiving a warning letter from a homeowners association.

Others were less amused, criticizing the claim as over the top. One user urged people to stop making such arguments, saying it doesn’t help anyone. Another commenter sarcastically asked whether the creator had anything better to do, such as work or hobbies.

While the TikTok did not include an explanation for the claim, critics of traditional lawns have occasionally raised similar arguments in the past. The Sierra Club has noted that some activists link lawn culture to historical housing policies. During segregation, certain homeowners associations that enforced lawn standards also maintained racial covenants that prevented Black families from purchasing homes in those neighborhoods.

Still, many social media users dismissed the argument outright, with one commenter writing that the reasoning required “impressive mental gymnastics.”

JustJaim did not immediately respond to requests for comment.