2025.05.22 Zóna
As we know, the Romanian presidential election was won by the independent candidate Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated his far-right, anti-minority, pro-Russian opponent George Simion. The entire world knows this—except, of course, for Simion himself and his supporters, who are now trying every possible means to overturn the election result.
How Did It All Unfold?
On election night, long before the final results were counted, Simion delivered a victory speech. A few hours later—after 100% of the votes were processed—he retracted it, acknowledged Nicușor Dan’s victory, and admitted that the election had been fair and free of fraud.
After that, he disappeared. Early the next morning he was seen at Bucharest International Airport, then reportedly in Cluj, and later at Warsaw Airport (the latter was even confirmed by evidence that surfaced today). Yet that same day he returned home, only to declare the next morning that election fraud had in fact occurred, regardless of what he had said before (was that just political marketing?), and that he would appeal to the Constitutional Court.
Today, that appeal was rejected, while Nicușor’s presidency was officially confirmed. Simion responded:
“The CCR [Constitutional Court] continued the coup! All that’s left for us is to fight! I call on you to join me—today and in the coming weeks!” — wrote George Simion on Facebook, attaching a link urging people to join the AUR party.
Simion has previously incited his followers, including through openly misogynistic outbursts, which have triggered a full-blown comment war across Romanian social media. The two sides show each other no mercy—none whatsoever.
Post-Election Meltdown on TikTok
After Nicușor Dan’s victory, tens of thousands of people on TikTok began claiming their votes had been stolen. Some threatened to leave the country, predicted war, or cut up their ID cards in protest.
Simion had already primed TikTok voters for possible defeat by spreading the idea that the vote could be manipulated, using the same “strategy” allegedly used against Donald Trump in 2020.
In that context, any outcome that wasn’t a Simion victory automatically became “proof” that the election had been rigged.
Following his official defeat, numerous AUR supporters filled the comment sections with demands for recounts or even new elections, claiming they had been “betrayed” or “robbed.”
Turning to Conspiracy
To keep the narrative alive, Simion recently accused France and Moldova of interfering in the election—without providing a shred of evidence. This came after he had publicly congratulated Nicușor Dan and the Romanian authorities for conducting a fair vote.
The result sparked panic and rage among AUR voters, many of whom are now posting tearful TikToks, crying as they predict the apocalypse: there will be war, an LGBTQ dictatorship, VAT hikes, and Romania will become France’s slave.
The Drama of Disappointed Romanians
It’s said that 11,500 Romanians cut up their ID cards in protest once Nicușor Dan’s victory was announced. The number, still rising, has become a recurring hashtag on TikTok, where countless videos show people destroying their IDs.
These videos attract thousands of likes and hundreds of comments—most of them sympathetic. Messages like “The system wins again! Forgive us, Romania” or “Romania is dead”, often set to the song Cry for Romania, keep reappearing.
One AUR fan filmed herself sobbing as she said she couldn’t accept the result:
“You mocked us, you stole our faces again, you stole the Romanians’ right, you stole and ridiculed us. Damn it, you’ll see—Ceausescu’s fate will catch up with you. Never forget that.”
The clip received 78,000 likes and 10,500 comments.
Some in the diaspora are now calling for revenge on Moldovans “for not standing with the people.” One Romanian woman in England vowed she would no longer interpret for Moldovans, since they had voted for Nicușor Dan.
Others declare:
“Millions should have taken to the streets,”
feeling “betrayed” by the authorities, who they believe allowed manipulation of the vote.
War Panic on TikTok
One of the most common fears among Romanians on TikTok is war. After Nicușor Dan’s victory, alarmist videos exploded online, linking the election result to Romania’s supposed involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Some users even imagine themselves fighting on the front lines.
“Prepare for war.”
“Do you have children? Get them ready for war.”
“Dear Romanians, get ready for war—no one in Romania has announced it yet. Why?”
Videos showing columns of tanks moving through Romania went viral, suggesting the war would soon spill over into Romania. The day after the election, these clips triggered panic and rage, with commenters predicting the same dark future:
“They’ll fight other nations’ wars on our soil. The 200-300 lei you took for your vote—you’ll pay for it in tears and screams.”
“What do you mean you don’t want war? We chose the European path. Europe must defend its borders—with guns, not subsidies.”
Others claim economic collapse is coming, provoked by Nicușor Dan:
“They already raised the VAT yesterday,” several users announced—though it wasn’t true. That didn’t seem to matter.
As Romanian users spend more time scrolling through these doomsday threads, the tone turns more violent toward Nicușor Dan’s supporters:
“Those who voted for Mucușor can shove Putin up their asses!”
Meanwhile, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov accused the French intelligence agency DGSE of asking him to censor “Romanian conservative voices” before the election. That rumor supercharged claims that Nicușor Dan was “Macron’s servant.”
“France is dragging us into a war with no innocents.”
“We’re licking Macron’s boots.”
In this atmosphere of misinformation and fear, some Romanians publicly announced plans to leave the country because of “vote theft.” Others in the diaspora vowed never to return, claiming the “real results” showed 80% support for AUR.
“Fear of Skirts”: Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric as a Weapon
The mix of panic, disinformation, and radicalization also fuels a surge of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric on TikTok. After the election, far-right content flooded the platform, linking topics like gender identity, sex education, and minority rights to the “decline of society.”
For many users, any mention of LGBTQ+ rights symbolizes “betrayal of Romanian values” and part of a “globalist agenda” that undermines national identity.
Nicușor Dan’s supporters are mocked and warned that soon they’ll “have to wear skirts,” and their children “will change their sexual orientation.”
In one livestream, a woman raged:
“Now you pro-Europeans are campaigning for 12-year-olds to decide their gender. Who are we as parents to decide for them? They tell our children what gender they are, who to vote for!”
Sarcastic comments flooded in:
“They wanted bananas and jeans—let them wear skirts now.”
“Get ready for the LGBTQ+ propaganda.”
Chains of such posts spread quickly, reinforcing the idea that openness to LGBTQ+ rights equals a threat to traditional values and parental authority.
“This is a country of LGBTs, gays, and lesbians, bananas and jeans. God shove those bananas up your asses so they come out your throats.” — ranted another woman on TikTok.
(For context: under Ceaușescu, two things were virtually impossible to get—bananas and jeans. After the revolution, when Western goods flooded in, nostalgics accused the pro-Europeans of having “sold the country for bananas and jeans.”)
What Do Nicușor’s Supporters Say?
The other side hasn’t stayed silent. Many mock Simion’s incitements, laughing at the TikTok dramas of people destroying their IDs.
Examples:
“Stop the drama, accept that we beat you. We, the smart ones, saved the country from the gullible. Even the USA congratulated Nicușor. Enough TikToking—go to school, get a job. You’ll thank us later.”
“You voted for Russia—for leaving the EU and NATO! If you think Europe and the globalists are robbing you, why live in Europe? Go to Russia! Go elect your Simion/Georgescu/Șoșoacă dictatorship there! Why leave us behind?”
Others strike a note of defiance:
“We stayed and fought, suffered, and hoped. Those who suffered have now decided. You turned your backs, and this is what you get. Romania is my homeland; I’ll die here. I don’t choose to run.”
And If There’s a Second Round…?
Sarcasm runs rampant:
“If there’s another election, we’re safe.”
“Out of solidarity, I cut up my Catena pharmacy card.”
“No one’s cut up their high-school diploma yet!”
“Honey, bring the Auchan card, let’s cut it up!”
“And if there’s a second round, what will they vote with?”
“Could you please convince Simion to cut his too?”
Others add:
“I’d have encouraged this kind of protest before the election.”
“Nice—keep it up!”
“Why didn’t they start earlier? May 17 would’ve been perfect.”
“No Nicușor voter would ever do such a thing.”
“Any doctors or lawyers doing this? Didn’t think so.”
“We just got rid of a few votes.”
“Go to Russia with Commander Simion and Călin Georgescu—do what you want there!”
Bananas and Jeans Again
One commenter asked:
“So what’s with the bananas? How many kilos should I keep at home to scare off the sovereigntists?”
Another replied:
“Last week, Kremlinescu showed tear-jerking photos of starving kids and blamed those who wanted jeans, bananas, and foreign travel.”
A third wrote:
“These are literally Ceaușescu-era accusations. Bananas cost 5–10 lei a kilo now—hardly bourgeois decadence.”
And another explained:
“Under Ceaușescu, life was miserable. After the revolution, Western goods arrived—everyone wore jeans and ate bananas. Only secret police and party leaders had them before. When they say we wanted bananas and jeans, they mean we’re pro-Europeans who overthrew Ceaușescu ‘for bananas and jeans.’ That’s what they’re hinting at.”
A different user added:
“It probably refers to a pro-Europe rally before the election, where people on stage said ‘We love jeans, we love bananas’—mocking Ceaușescu’s shortages. The sovereigntists twisted that to call Nicușor’s voters gay because… they like bananas. Playground humor.”
For now, Romania’s battles remain verbal—irony against misinformation, panic, and lies.
Let’s hope it stays that way. Because stopping Simion won’t be enough.
To stop this spiral, Moscow must be stopped too.
Maybe it will—if it ends up with bigger problems of its own.
Because Bucharest already has plenty. Thanks to Moscow.
https://zona.gesta.ro/2025/05/22/szele-tamas-szetvagott-utlevelek/
Sources:
• https://hotnews.ro/george-simion-prima-reactie-dupa-decizia-ccr-nu-ne-ramane-decat-sa-luptam-1983427
• https://pressone.ro/delir-pe-tik-tok-dupa-alegeri-sustinatorii-lui-simion-rostogolesc-scenarii-apocaliptice-vine-razboiul-si-ne-am-vandut-tara
• https://adevarul.ro/stiri-interne/societate/discutii-aprinse-despre-romanii-din-diaspora-2445177.html
As we know, the Romanian presidential election was won by the independent candidate Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated his far-right, anti-minority, pro-Russian opponent George Simion. The entire world knows this—except, of course, for Simion himself and his supporters, who are now trying every possible means to overturn the election result.
How Did It All Unfold?
On election night, long before the final results were counted, Simion delivered a victory speech. A few hours later—after 100% of the votes were processed—he retracted it, acknowledged Nicușor Dan’s victory, and admitted that the election had been fair and free of fraud.
After that, he disappeared. Early the next morning he was seen at Bucharest International Airport, then reportedly in Cluj, and later at Warsaw Airport (the latter was even confirmed by evidence that surfaced today). Yet that same day he returned home, only to declare the next morning that election fraud had in fact occurred, regardless of what he had said before (was that just political marketing?), and that he would appeal to the Constitutional Court.
Today, that appeal was rejected, while Nicușor’s presidency was officially confirmed. Simion responded:
“The CCR [Constitutional Court] continued the coup! All that’s left for us is to fight! I call on you to join me—today and in the coming weeks!” — wrote George Simion on Facebook, attaching a link urging people to join the AUR party.
Simion has previously incited his followers, including through openly misogynistic outbursts, which have triggered a full-blown comment war across Romanian social media. The two sides show each other no mercy—none whatsoever.
Post-Election Meltdown on TikTok
After Nicușor Dan’s victory, tens of thousands of people on TikTok began claiming their votes had been stolen. Some threatened to leave the country, predicted war, or cut up their ID cards in protest.
Simion had already primed TikTok voters for possible defeat by spreading the idea that the vote could be manipulated, using the same “strategy” allegedly used against Donald Trump in 2020.
In that context, any outcome that wasn’t a Simion victory automatically became “proof” that the election had been rigged.
Following his official defeat, numerous AUR supporters filled the comment sections with demands for recounts or even new elections, claiming they had been “betrayed” or “robbed.”
Turning to Conspiracy
To keep the narrative alive, Simion recently accused France and Moldova of interfering in the election—without providing a shred of evidence. This came after he had publicly congratulated Nicușor Dan and the Romanian authorities for conducting a fair vote.
The result sparked panic and rage among AUR voters, many of whom are now posting tearful TikToks, crying as they predict the apocalypse: there will be war, an LGBTQ dictatorship, VAT hikes, and Romania will become France’s slave.
The Drama of Disappointed Romanians
It’s said that 11,500 Romanians cut up their ID cards in protest once Nicușor Dan’s victory was announced. The number, still rising, has become a recurring hashtag on TikTok, where countless videos show people destroying their IDs.
These videos attract thousands of likes and hundreds of comments—most of them sympathetic. Messages like “The system wins again! Forgive us, Romania” or “Romania is dead”, often set to the song Cry for Romania, keep reappearing.
One AUR fan filmed herself sobbing as she said she couldn’t accept the result:
“You mocked us, you stole our faces again, you stole the Romanians’ right, you stole and ridiculed us. Damn it, you’ll see—Ceausescu’s fate will catch up with you. Never forget that.”
The clip received 78,000 likes and 10,500 comments.
Some in the diaspora are now calling for revenge on Moldovans “for not standing with the people.” One Romanian woman in England vowed she would no longer interpret for Moldovans, since they had voted for Nicușor Dan.
Others declare:
“Millions should have taken to the streets,”
feeling “betrayed” by the authorities, who they believe allowed manipulation of the vote.
War Panic on TikTok
One of the most common fears among Romanians on TikTok is war. After Nicușor Dan’s victory, alarmist videos exploded online, linking the election result to Romania’s supposed involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Some users even imagine themselves fighting on the front lines.
“Prepare for war.”
“Do you have children? Get them ready for war.”
“Dear Romanians, get ready for war—no one in Romania has announced it yet. Why?”
Videos showing columns of tanks moving through Romania went viral, suggesting the war would soon spill over into Romania. The day after the election, these clips triggered panic and rage, with commenters predicting the same dark future:
“They’ll fight other nations’ wars on our soil. The 200-300 lei you took for your vote—you’ll pay for it in tears and screams.”
“What do you mean you don’t want war? We chose the European path. Europe must defend its borders—with guns, not subsidies.”
Others claim economic collapse is coming, provoked by Nicușor Dan:
“They already raised the VAT yesterday,” several users announced—though it wasn’t true. That didn’t seem to matter.
As Romanian users spend more time scrolling through these doomsday threads, the tone turns more violent toward Nicușor Dan’s supporters:
“Those who voted for Mucușor can shove Putin up their asses!”
Meanwhile, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov accused the French intelligence agency DGSE of asking him to censor “Romanian conservative voices” before the election. That rumor supercharged claims that Nicușor Dan was “Macron’s servant.”
“France is dragging us into a war with no innocents.”
“We’re licking Macron’s boots.”
In this atmosphere of misinformation and fear, some Romanians publicly announced plans to leave the country because of “vote theft.” Others in the diaspora vowed never to return, claiming the “real results” showed 80% support for AUR.
“Fear of Skirts”: Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric as a Weapon
The mix of panic, disinformation, and radicalization also fuels a surge of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric on TikTok. After the election, far-right content flooded the platform, linking topics like gender identity, sex education, and minority rights to the “decline of society.”
For many users, any mention of LGBTQ+ rights symbolizes “betrayal of Romanian values” and part of a “globalist agenda” that undermines national identity.
Nicușor Dan’s supporters are mocked and warned that soon they’ll “have to wear skirts,” and their children “will change their sexual orientation.”
In one livestream, a woman raged:
“Now you pro-Europeans are campaigning for 12-year-olds to decide their gender. Who are we as parents to decide for them? They tell our children what gender they are, who to vote for!”
Sarcastic comments flooded in:
“They wanted bananas and jeans—let them wear skirts now.”
“Get ready for the LGBTQ+ propaganda.”
Chains of such posts spread quickly, reinforcing the idea that openness to LGBTQ+ rights equals a threat to traditional values and parental authority.
“This is a country of LGBTs, gays, and lesbians, bananas and jeans. God shove those bananas up your asses so they come out your throats.” — ranted another woman on TikTok.
(For context: under Ceaușescu, two things were virtually impossible to get—bananas and jeans. After the revolution, when Western goods flooded in, nostalgics accused the pro-Europeans of having “sold the country for bananas and jeans.”)
What Do Nicușor’s Supporters Say?
The other side hasn’t stayed silent. Many mock Simion’s incitements, laughing at the TikTok dramas of people destroying their IDs.
Examples:
“Stop the drama, accept that we beat you. We, the smart ones, saved the country from the gullible. Even the USA congratulated Nicușor. Enough TikToking—go to school, get a job. You’ll thank us later.”
“You voted for Russia—for leaving the EU and NATO! If you think Europe and the globalists are robbing you, why live in Europe? Go to Russia! Go elect your Simion/Georgescu/Șoșoacă dictatorship there! Why leave us behind?”
Others strike a note of defiance:
“We stayed and fought, suffered, and hoped. Those who suffered have now decided. You turned your backs, and this is what you get. Romania is my homeland; I’ll die here. I don’t choose to run.”
And If There’s a Second Round…?
Sarcasm runs rampant:
“If there’s another election, we’re safe.”
“Out of solidarity, I cut up my Catena pharmacy card.”
“No one’s cut up their high-school diploma yet!”
“Honey, bring the Auchan card, let’s cut it up!”
“And if there’s a second round, what will they vote with?”
“Could you please convince Simion to cut his too?”
Others add:
“I’d have encouraged this kind of protest before the election.”
“Nice—keep it up!”
“Why didn’t they start earlier? May 17 would’ve been perfect.”
“No Nicușor voter would ever do such a thing.”
“Any doctors or lawyers doing this? Didn’t think so.”
“We just got rid of a few votes.”
“Go to Russia with Commander Simion and Călin Georgescu—do what you want there!”
Bananas and Jeans Again
One commenter asked:
“So what’s with the bananas? How many kilos should I keep at home to scare off the sovereigntists?”
Another replied:
“Last week, Kremlinescu showed tear-jerking photos of starving kids and blamed those who wanted jeans, bananas, and foreign travel.”
A third wrote:
“These are literally Ceaușescu-era accusations. Bananas cost 5–10 lei a kilo now—hardly bourgeois decadence.”
And another explained:
“Under Ceaușescu, life was miserable. After the revolution, Western goods arrived—everyone wore jeans and ate bananas. Only secret police and party leaders had them before. When they say we wanted bananas and jeans, they mean we’re pro-Europeans who overthrew Ceaușescu ‘for bananas and jeans.’ That’s what they’re hinting at.”
A different user added:
“It probably refers to a pro-Europe rally before the election, where people on stage said ‘We love jeans, we love bananas’—mocking Ceaușescu’s shortages. The sovereigntists twisted that to call Nicușor’s voters gay because… they like bananas. Playground humor.”
For now, Romania’s battles remain verbal—irony against misinformation, panic, and lies.
Let’s hope it stays that way. Because stopping Simion won’t be enough.
To stop this spiral, Moscow must be stopped too.
Maybe it will—if it ends up with bigger problems of its own.
Because Bucharest already has plenty. Thanks to Moscow.
https://zona.gesta.ro/2025/05/22/szele-tamas-szetvagott-utlevelek/
Sources:
• https://hotnews.ro/george-simion-prima-reactie-dupa-decizia-ccr-nu-ne-ramane-decat-sa-luptam-1983427
• https://pressone.ro/delir-pe-tik-tok-dupa-alegeri-sustinatorii-lui-simion-rostogolesc-scenarii-apocaliptice-vine-razboiul-si-ne-am-vandut-tara
• https://adevarul.ro/stiri-interne/societate/discutii-aprinse-despre-romanii-din-diaspora-2445177.html
