‘Strong’ bug joins game of golf, pushes ball twice its size
A clip shared on Instagram shows a bug pushing golf ball, which is twice its size. Since being shared, many people have reacted to it.
The Internet is filled with videos that showcase strange incidents. The clips capture such moments that people would have a hard time believing if they weren’t filmed. One such video is of this bug pushing a golf ball. A clip shared on Instagram shows the creature pushing the ball, which is twice its size. Chances are, the video will leave you amused.

The video is posted on an Instagram page called Golf Channel. “So what’s the ruling on this?” reads the caption posted along with the video. The short clip opens to show a bug standing beside a golf ball. Soon, the bug starts pushing it. And, after a while the ball starts rolling away.
Take a look at the video:
The video was shared on April 18. Since being shared, the video has gone viral. Till now, it has received more than 3.5 million views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the post has received several hilarious comments.
Here’s how Instagram users reacted:
“Would it be cheating if you picked the bug up and placed it next to the ball again?” joked an Instagram user. “This bug's been waiting its whole life to join a game of golf,” joined another. “Can we talk about how strong that bug was?” commented a third. “Dung beetle. They are ridiculously strong for their size. They regularly roll balls of animal dung bigger than that for food,” wrote a fourth.
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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