By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS
A Kansas City woman is facing intense backlash after a viral video captured her twerking in front of an open casket during a funeral, shocking mourners and sparking nationwide debate about respect, decorum, and boundaries at sacred ceremonies.
The now-infamous clip, circulated by Total Pro Sports, shows the woman—dressed head-to-toe in Kansas City Chiefs gear—bending over and dancing just inches from the deceased man’s body. Several attendees can be heard laughing, while a person on a microphone appears to cheer her on, shouting, “Give it to him, go on girl!” Children seated in the front row witnessed the entire incident, adding another layer of discomfort for viewers.
Though some online speculated that the woman may have been close to the deceased, possibly even a partner, the relationship did little to calm public outrage. Many social media users condemned the moment as “disrespectful,” “disturbing,” and “completely out of line,” especially because it happened inside a church.
Some attempted to draw comparisons to celebratory New Orleans second-line funerals, where dancing is meant to honor the life of the deceased. But commenters quickly rejected that comparison. They argued that second-line parades are cultural celebrations rooted in tradition—not moments where someone twerks beside a casket during a solemn service.
The online reaction was swift and fierce. One commenter called the scene “a damn shame,” noting the presence of young children. Another begged the internet to confirm the video was fake, calling it “embarrassing and humiliating.”A handful of others suggested the behavior might have been a final request from the deceased, but those voices were largely drowned out by widespread criticism.
The viral moment has reignited broader conversations about public behavior, boundaries, and how far is too far—even in an era where shocking videos regularly dominate social media. While twerking at sports events has become a familiar sight, many agree that doing so in a church, beside a casket, crosses a line that most people believe should never be blurred.