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Australian tourist gets ‘cosmic Indian head massage’, video sparks debate

The Australian tourist named Josie who got a ‘Cosmic head massage’ from a barber is currently visiting Indian.

Published on: May 18, 2023, 14:32:26 IST
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India with its rich culture and heritage has always attracted travellers from all over the world. In fact, there are many people who come to India to stay for a few months to document their experience of living in the country and share their experience on social media. One among them is vlogger Josie from Australia. She is currently on a tour to India and regularly shares content that shows her exploring different places in the country. In one such video, she posted about getting a head massage from a local barber that left her impressed. She also called it a “Cosmic Indian head massage”.

The image shows the Australia tourist getting a 'Cosmic head massage' from a Indian barber. (YouTube/@josieliftsthings)
The image shows the Australia tourist getting a 'Cosmic head massage' from a Indian barber. (YouTube/@josieliftsthings)

Josie originally posted the video a few days ago on her personal YouTube channel. However, the clip went viral after being re-shared by a Reddit user. The video documents Josie’s reactions to the head massage.

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Take a look at the video:

“I felt he overcharged seeing she is a foreigner,” commented a Reddit user. “Does it really cost 250? I mean a haircut does but does a massage cost that much” asked another. “Obviously it's a foreign rate,” expressed a third.

Some defended the barber and shared their comments:

“You guys need to chill , 250rs is like 4-5 Australian dollars. I don't see a problem if the rate is peanuts for the customer. Also she will be making way way more from the content,” posted another. “I mean the foreigner in question will make money out of the content anyway, so might as well charge a premium rate,” joined another.

Here's how others reacted:

A few others also expressed their happiness at watching the video. Just like this Redditor who wrote “Wholesome.” Another person expressed, “Really cool.” What are your thoughts on the video?

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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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