The TikTok Nurse Coffin Dance controversy surfaced in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, combining the viral Ghanaian Pallbearers meme with medical workers in PPE. These videos featured nurses performing choreographed dance routines while carrying medical equipment or 'coffins' in hospital hallways. While intended by some as a morale booster or dark humor during a stressful period, the trend ignited a fierce debate online regarding professional ethics and sensitivity toward grieving families. Today, the meme is frequently cited in discussions about social media's role in the workplace and the fine line between stress relief and public perception during a global health crisis.