‘I’ll be fired’: Robot says to customer blocking its way
A video of a robot’s interaction with a customer blocking its way has left people chuckling. You will find the video amusing too.
There are some restaurants where customers are greeted - and at times served - by robots. The eatery U & Me Hot Pot in USA’s Orlando is one such place. They have a robot named Peanut who roams around the place and interacts with the customers. A video showing one such interaction has left people laughing. The clip shows the robot politely asking a customer blocking its path to move and saying how if it's late it will be fired.

The video was originally posted on TikTok and later re-shared on Instagram. The video shows the robot taking a group of people to their seats. One of them accidentally blocks the robot’s path. To which, it says, “Don’t block my way. Please, I have to work. Otherwise, I will be fired”.
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Take a look at the video:
Did that video leave you chuckling? Well, you’re not alone. Many people took to the post’s comments section to share hilarious reactions to the video. Chances are, the replies by Instagram users will make you laugh out loud too.
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Take a look at how Instagram users reacted to the video of the robot:
“Robot just tryna make a living he doesn’t want to be fired,” joked an Instagram user. “If the MACHINE is scared about being fired, imagine me,” joined another. “This robot in India be like= jaldi waha se hato [move from there quickly],” added a third. “Finally, a robot is scared of getting fired,” wrote a fourth. Many also commented that the robot looks “cute”.
The video was posted on May 10. Since being shared, the video has gone viral. Till now, the clip has accumulated over two million views and the numbers are only increasing. What are your thoughts on the video?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha 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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