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Man’s viral video of ‘typical workday in Antarctica is scary

“Wait…. So this isn’t a moving train?” wrote an Instagram user while reacting to the viral video showing a ‘typical workday’ in Antarctica.

Published on: May 24, 2023, 09:37:09 IST
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Working in Antarctica is certainly different from working conditions in other places on Earth. The extreme temperatures clubbed with relentless winds undoubtedly make things tougher for the researchers and the scientists stationed there. Tomasz Kurczaba, head of 47th Polish Antarctic Expedition, recently shared a video to give a glimpse into such conditions.

The image shows a person trying to close a door amid strong winds in Antarctica. (Instagram/@tomaszkurczaba)
The image shows a person trying to close a door amid strong winds in Antarctica. (Instagram/@tomaszkurczaba)

“Typical workday in Antarctica,” he wrote as he shared the video on Instagram. He also added that the clip is captured at King George Island. The video opens to show an expeditioner standing in front of a door trying to close it. At first glance, it looks like they are trying to close the door of a moving train. However, it soon becomes clear that that movement seen outside the door is of strong wind and snow.

The video was posted on May 8. Since being shared, the clip has accumulated close to 25. 3 million views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the share has received several likes and comments.

Here’s how Instagram users reacted:

“I thought it was a train,” commented an Instagram user. “The new snowpiercer series looks wild,” joked another. “Wait…. So this isn’t a moving train?” added a third. “Serious question. if she/he would have lost grip of the door would they have been ok?” asked a fourth. To which, Kurczaba replied, “Probably no because next to doors is the southern ocean.” A fifth wrote, “Am i the only one that thought they were on a train?”

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    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More