The Mormon Wives Viral

Soda instead of coffee, and nitrous oxide may replace alcohol. These are just a few ways to have fun as a Mormon, without breaking the rules. It describes the Mormon women who danced their way into the TV box and went viral on Tiktok.
– The series gives a unique insight into a world that many people never get to see, especially not in Sweden, explains Michelle Hallström, entertainment journalist, in Efter fem.

Although Mormonism is well established in the United States, interest in the religion continues to grow.

– It is the closed Mormon world that arouses curiosity, says Roger Wilson, US correspondent for Sveriges Radio, and continues:

– The excitement lies in the fact that they both confirm and break the prejudices.

Breaking down prejudices

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” is a television series that invites viewers to see a different world than the one many are used to. Mormonism as a religion is often associated with a conservative lifestyle and special rules, such as not drinking coffee or alcohol – the latter is often replaced with nitrous oxide.

– It is unclear if they use botox to be able to use nitrous oxide, or if it is the other way around, says Roger with a laugh.

While the Mormon women behind the “MomTok” account try to follow the rules of their religion, they also want to be influencers. This creates a paradox.

– There is a conflict between a very conservative religion and women who dance sexy, and some of them even change partners.

Can decide the election

With many in the United States living according to the religion, some Democrats hope that disaffected Mormons can play a decisive role in the run-up to the election.

– In “swing states” like Arizona and Nevada, there are many Mormons, and some of them are unhappy with Trump. Kamala Harris particularly targets them, says Roger Wilson and continues:

– For example, there is a Republican mayor in Arizona who is both a Republican and a Mormon, and who is openly campaigning for Harris.