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‘This is not a joke’: Pakistani students pull risky stunt on classmates. Internet is furious | Popular

‘This is not a joke’: Pakistani students pull risky stunt on classmates. Internet is furious | Popular

A video showing students from Superior University in Lahore, Pakistanan attempt at a dangerous stunt has gone viral, sparking fierce criticism on social media. In the footage, two students approach a third from behind and turn him upside down by the neck – an act that has alarmed viewers rather than eliciting laughter or applause.

Pakistani students faced backlash after a viral video showed them performing a dangerous neck stunt. (Instagram/yourzaki2.0)
Pakistani students faced backlash after a viral video showed them performing a dangerous neck stunt. (Instagram/yourzaki2.0)

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Dangerous antics provoke concern

In the video, posted to Instagram by users Ali Hasan and Zaki Shah, the stunt is repeated on several students, showing a worrying disregard for safety.

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The caption, “Funny Moments at Superior University,” seems to downplay the potential dangers associated with such reckless behavior. As of now, the clip has been viewed over 57.1 million times.

The response was immediate and overwhelming, with social media users flooding the comments section to express their outrage. One concerned viewer commented: “This isn’t funny; it’s dangerous. These students need to think about their actions.” Another user echoed this sentiment, saying: “Whatever happened to common sense? This could have ended badly.”

Many commenters highlighted the risks involved, with one writing: ‘Wring someone by the neck? That’s no joke; it is a recipe for disaster.”

A call to responsibility

Amid the uproar, some users tried to defend the actions, claiming it was all in good fun. However, this view met with fierce opposition. “Having fun is one thing, but risking someone’s safety is completely unacceptable,” one commenter noted, while another added: “This is not the type of content we should be promoting.”

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Previous response due to dangerous content

This incident is not an isolated incident; previously, another video featuring Pakistani digital creator Mian Saqib also attracted negative attention. The clip, which showed Saqib ripping open the jaws of a huge lion with his bare hands, was criticized online, highlighting a disturbing trend in which dangerous content is normalized in the pursuit of viral fame.

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As the debate continues, it raises questions about the responsibilities of content creators and the potential dangers posed by sensational stunts.