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In the wake of Tuesday\u2019s election results, some women frustrated by President-elect Donald Trump\u2019s return to the White House are using a centuries-old metaphor about women poisoning their husbands to channel their disappointment, causing a stir online.<\/p>\n
The \u201cMake Aqua Tofana Great Again,\u201d or MATGA, movement is a recent online trend in which some women humorously advocate for \u201creviving\u201d Aqua Tofana\u2014a 17th-century poison used by women to kill and escape their abusive husbands.<\/p>\n
Aqua Tofana, named after its alleged creator Giulia Tofana, was a deadly, undetectable poison used across Italy, gaining notoriety for its stealth and potency.<\/p>\n
The MATGA trend has become synonymous with Tofana, seemingly emerging as a satirical expression of frustration over certain political issues, mainly targeting Trump and men who support conservative policies that affect women.<\/p>\n
In a video posted on Grabien, women embracing the trend appear with captions such as: \u201cSure, my body, your choice,\u201d before pouring unknown liquids into drinks.<\/p>\n
This is juxtaposed with medieval images of women pouring potions, while the captions tell the story of Tofana who was \u201cresponsible for the deaths of over 600 abusive husbands in 17th-century Italy.\u201d<\/p>\n
One woman in the video leans toward the camera and whispers: \u201cAqua Tofana, am I right? Aqua Tofana. If you know, you know.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some have framed the trend as a modern-day reminder of the long-standing fight for women\u2019s rights. Meanwhile, critics argue that referencing a deadly poison, even in jest, can send the wrong message.<\/p>\n
One user on X (formerly Twitter) shared the video, referring to the 4B movement which saw a surge after Trump\u2019s win: \u201cFirst, Karens on TikTok and Instagram kicked off the 4B movement, refusing to marry, have children, date, or have relationships with men.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey started wearing blue bracelets and getting blue heart tattoos to recognize each other in public as [Kamala] Harris voters, and this soon evolved into the MATGA movement. W***?!! The first video got over 1.3 million LIKES!!\u201d<\/p>\n