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Costumed Crowd 'Speedruns' Scientology Building For Social Media Trend
A group of people dressed in costumes, including someone as Jesus, have been repeatedly breaking into Scientology buildings in Hollywood. These "speedrunners" film themselves racing through the buildings, often clashing with security guards. Videos of these incidents, posted on platforms like TikTok, have gained massive viewership and attention. The Church of Scientology condemns these actions, labeling them as "hate crimes" and taking security measures like removing door handles. Despite the disturbances, no arrests have been made concerning the incidents. A speculated motivation for the stunts involves the pursuit of finding celebrities on site. One user simply stated that the participants find the activity to be enjoyable. The trend was started by an 18-year-old, whose initial video has garnered an enormous amount of views. The trend's popularity has led to a Roblox recreation of the speedrunning events. This ongoing pattern reflects a blend of prank, performance art and online spectacle. The Church of Scientology is facing the challenge of containing these intrusions.
