THE DAILY WIRE · ARGENTINA · 2026-08-20
The Kids Are Not Alright, They're Llamas Now
A viral phenomenon sweeping Argentina has young people publicly identifying as animals, a trend this columnist can only cover with the gravity it apparently deserves and none of the understanding.
Reports indicate the identification trend has taken hold broadly enough among youth to draw media attention, though the precise mechanics — which animals, why, and to what end — remain, per this desk's sourcing, somewhat undefined by design.
Webster will note that actual animals did not ask for this, did not apply for the honor, and are, as far as this reporter can determine, taking no official position on the matter one way or the other.
Seeking comment from an actual member of the animal kingdom, this desk located Guillermo, a llama with strong opinions on what the job actually entails day to day. His account of the profession is, notably, less glamorous than the trend suggests.
Whether the phenomenon fades by next season or becomes a permanent fixture of Argentine youth culture, the animals themselves seem prepared to carry on unbothered, spitting distance intact. Spun and done.
“I've been an actual animal my whole life and let me tell you, it's mostly just standing around and spitting at things that annoy you. If these kids want the lifestyle, tell them to start with better posture and lower expectations.” — Guillermo, local llama
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