Shocking TikTok trend shows men 'training' to attack women who reject them

A deeply disturbing social media trend emerging on TikTok is drawing global outrage after videos surfaced allegedly showing men “training” to attack women in response to rejection.

The trend, which has gained traction in Brazil, reportedly features men striking punching bags, mannequins, and simulated targets while using captions such as “training in case she says no,” sparking alarm over rising online misogynistic content.

The controversy has intensified following the brutal case of 20-year-old Anísio Rosa, who was reportedly attacked after rejecting a man’s advances. According to reports, she was stabbed around 50 times with a pocket knife after previously turning down persistent romantic gestures. She survived after undergoing multiple surgeries and an induced coma.

Her mother later described the scene, recalling the extreme violence of the attack and the aftermath inside their home, which has since become central to discussions around gender-based violence.

In the days that followed, clips began circulating online showing men enacting violent scenarios against mannequins and training equipment, with some users framing it as preparation for rejection — a framing that has triggered widespread condemnation.

Activists and social media users have linked the trend to broader concerns about misogyny, entitlement, and the normalization of violence against women, warning that such content blurs the line between online performance and real-world harm.

The incident has reignited urgent conversations around women’s safety, online radicalisation, and the role of social media platforms in allowing violent content to spread under the guise of trends.