About This Trend

Zulu refers to the Zulu people, an ethnic group native to South Africa, as well as their language and cultural traditions. It is also used in military and aviation contexts to denote Zulu time, which is another term for UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).

The term is currently trending due to a combination of factors, including discussions about Zulu time in aviation and military operations, the release of Zulu-themed products like backpacks and drinkware, and references to the 1964 film 'Zulu' starring Stanley Baker. Additionally, there has been recent debate over cultural interpretations of Zulu traditions in events like the New Orleans Zulu parade. .

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