There are reports that some people, possibly including those on social media platforms like TikTok, may be referencing or glorifying Osama bin Laden, but it appears this is not a widespread trend among Gen Z. Some outlets suggest that the notion of bin Laden being "trendy" is being exaggerated or misrepresented. The topic of bin Laden is being discussed in various contexts, including in relation to far-right ideologies and cultural trends.