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Video nails importance of social distancing using ping pong balls and traps

The video excellently demonstrates why and how social distancing can save lives.

Updated on: Apr 11, 2020, 12:21:33 IST
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Social distancing is a must in the present time and there’s no way around it. Every now and then, however, authorities have to share PSAs to remind people about its importance. Just like this recent dramatic video tweeted by Ohio Department of Health which illustrates the effectiveness of proper social distancing using ping pong balls and traps.

Screengrab of the video shared by Ohio Department of Health. (Twitter/@OHdeptofhealth)
Screengrab of the video shared by Ohio Department of Health. (Twitter/@OHdeptofhealth)

“Social distancing works. We are all #InThisTogetherOhio,” with this caption the department tweeted the video on April 9 and it didn’t take long for the clip to go crazy viral.

Take a look at the video which excellently demonstrates why and how social distancing can save lives:

“Perfect analogy! If only enough people cared enough to do the right thing,” wrote a Twitter user. “Keep up the good work! Keep flattening the curve, Ohio!” motivated another. “This is a good PSA,” wrote a third.

The video team lead of the firm that created the video also took to Twitter to share a behind-the-scenes clip of the PSA.

What do you think of this social distancing ad?

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Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.

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