If you are a regular user of social media, you may have seen those videos that leave you asking ‘Why?’. One such video is going viral and it shows a man getting pinched by a crayfish after holding the creature too close to his nose.
The image shows the creature pinching the man's nose. (Screengrab)
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The video was posted on Twitter. The clip opens to show the man picking the crayfish and bringing it close to his nose. Within a few moments, the creature grabs hold of the man’s nose using one of its claws. Initially, the man screams in pain but finally manages to free his nose.
Take a look at the video:
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The video was shared a few days ago. Since being posted, the clip has accumulated close to 1.8 lakh views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the video has also gathered more than 3,300 likes. People posted various comments while reacting to the video.
Here’s how Twitter users reacted:
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The video was shared a few days ago. Since being posted, the clip has accumulated close to 1.8 lakh views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the video has also gathered more than 3,300 likes. People posted various comments while reacting to the video.
Here’s how Twitter users reacted:
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“Is he bored or something,” asked a Twitter user. “What did he think was going to happen?” expressed another. “Today's Darwin award goes to that guy,” commented a third. “Why? Just why!” wrote a fourth.
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.
