Man falls into muddy puddle while taking ‘shortcut’. Viral video sparks laughter

The video opens to show Lewis walking slowly in a muddy area and suddenly deciding to take a short cut across a swamp.

Published on: Jul 28, 2021, 18:50:49 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Sometimes taking a shortcut can land one in the soup. This video demonstrates just that. It shows what happened when a man tried taking a shortcut to avoid a muddy puddle. The result has left people chuckling. Chances are the video will leave you giggling too.

The image shows the man trying to cross a puddle. (Instagram/@the3dumbbellz)

The man in question is a British tourist named Martin Lewis, reports the Daily Mail. The incident took place during a walk with his wife Rachael while visiting Maldives.

The video opens to show Lewis walking slowly in a muddy area and suddenly deciding to take a short cut across a swamp. He gets ready by taking off his footwear and carefully trying to cross the puddle of water. The result is him landing right into water. What makes the video even more enjoyable to watch is his wife Rachel’s laughter in the background. She was the one capturing the video.

Take a look at the video that was originally shared on TikTok:

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The video, since being shared, has gathered tons of comments. People couldn’t stop commenting how the clip left them giggling.

“This video is funny. I can’t help but laugh,” wrote an Instagram user. “I can’t stop watching it,” shared another. “Absolutely comedy gold this one,” expressed a third.

“We are currently in the Maldives and my wife suggested taking a shortcut across the island to get to the other side. I'll be honest, I knew that my feet were going to get wet, I even considered that perhaps the bottom of my trousers may also get wet and I thought it could make an amusing video, so my wife proceeded to film. It was a total shock when I disappeared into the hole, and I kept going down, I think the hole may have been nine to 10 foot deep,” Lewis told Daily Mail. “Afterwards, I reached the surface, I scrambled out, and sat there composing myself whilst the wife laughed for a good 10 minutes,” he added.

What are your thoughts on the video?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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