Baby penguin refuses to stand still on weighing scale. Viral video proves kids are kids after all

The video of the baby penguin refusing to stand still on a weighing machine was posted on Twitter and has gone viral.

Published on: Oct 21, 2022, 14:43:17 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A cute video showing a keeper struggling to weigh a baby penguin has turned into a source of heartwarming entertainment for many on Twitter. The video shows the little one refusing to stand still on the weighing scale and creating a fuss. The sweet clip may make you say ‘Babies are babies after all.”

The image, taken from the viral Twitter video, shows the baby penguin on a weighing machine. (Twitter/@aws_official)

The clip was originally posted on the official Twitter handle of Japan’s Wakayama Adventure World back in January and it went viral. The video is again creating a buzz after recently being re-shared by a Twitter user. “A struggle to weigh a 97-day-old baby emperor penguin,” they wrote and tweeted the video.

Take a look at the video:

Since being shared a day ago, the video has accumulated close to 26.2 million views and the numbers are only increasing. The post has also received several likes and comments.

“Pick up the penguin, stand on the scale. Put the penguin down. Subtract. The riddle is solved,” suggested a Twitter user. “Alright I’ll be still…..Sike!,” wrote another imagining the penguin’s thoughts. “I know Emperors are huge. But the size of that baby still has me shook,” expressed a third.

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Trisha Sengupta
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.Read More

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