Social Media Content Creators Have Been Increasingly Pushing Safety Limits, Risking their lives for a moment of online Fame. Many go to extremes, from stand on Dangerous Cliff Edges to Performing Hazardous Stunts for views, likes, and followers.
A Recent Incident in Uttar Pradesh Serves as a Stark Reminder of the Perils of Chasing Viral Content at any cost.
In a shocking display of reckless social media stunts, a young man in the state put his life on the line for an instagram reel – online to face a terrifying fall.
The harrowing moment of when he clung dangerously to a moving train motors before slipping was captured on a viral video.
Luckily, He Managed to Get Up and Board The Train Again.
According to social media reports, the incident occurred on the kasganj-kanpur train.
Here’s How the Netizens Reacted:
A clip of the incident has gone viral online, amassing 254.8k views. Social media users have condemned the man for his reckless behavior.
“Next time, maybe try a stunt that does not involve a one-wait to the hospital,” a user suggested.
“Reels are temporary, but broken bones can be permanent. Some Stunts Just Aren’T Wort the price, “said another user.
A user chose sarcasm and commented, “S ** t yaar bach gaya!”
“Risking life for a reel is not worth it! Glad he was saved, but hope this services as a lesson – Safety Should Always Come First, “Said Another User.
A user claimed that the man must have live his lesson, and “Zindgi me wo ab kabhi bhi stunt nahi karega … (he will never do a stunt again in life.)”
“This Haappens when the Reel is more important than life,” retorted a user.
“Ohhh..usko jam ke pitna chahiye tha ..” said a user, suggesting that the content creator should have been made beaten up for his stunt.
