Woman tricks monkey to get back glasses it snatched
A video of a woman tricking a monkey to get back a pair of glasses it snatched from a man was posted on Instagram. The clip will make your chuckle.
Monkeys are mischievous and there are several videos on the Internet that perfectly show that. Just like this clip that captures a monkey snatching a man’s glasses with lightning speed. However, that is not all that the video captures. The video also shows how a woman tricks the animals into giving back the pair of glasses.

The video is posted on an Instagram page with a simple caption that reads “Snatch and grab”. The video opens to show a man climbing up a flight of stairs when suddenly a monkey jumps in front of him and snatches his glasses. Taken aback, the man looks confused about the situation but eventually tries to take back his specs. Expectedly, the monkey refuses to give it back. However, a woman comes to his rescue. She gives two fruits to the monkey and when the animal gets distracted, she quickly takes back the glasses.
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Take a look at the video:
The video has left people chuckling. While some shared they had similar experiences, others posted hilarious comments to showcase their reactions.
Here’s how Instagram users reacted:
“We had the same experience in the same place,” commented an Instagram user. “This woman is so smart,” praised another. “The lady definitely has experience with toddlers,” expressed a third. “This is business. This is a deal,” joked a fourth. “She made a trade. Lol,” wrote a fifth.
The video was posted some six days ago. Since being posted, the clip has accumulated close to 20.8 million views and the numbers are quickly increasing. Additionally, the post has gathered tons of likes.
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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