Viral stunt draws outrage and condemnation on social media
A Pakistani digital creator has sparked widespread criticism for a viral video in which he inserted his hand into the mouth of a chained tiger, a move that has been labeled reckless and irresponsible by netizens. The content creator, identified as Nouman Hassan, shared the video on Instagram, where it quickly garnered significant attention for all the wrong reasons.
Creator defends stunt, netizens react with disapproval
Hassan, who captioned the post “My Tiger Rocky is Very Friendly,” appeared to attempt to showcase his bond with the large predator. However, viewers were far from impressed. Many took to the comments section to express their dismay, calling the stunt dangerous and unnecessary.
“This is unacceptable,” one user commented, while another described the act as “stupidity at its peak.” Another pointed out, “No need to do this to gain a few followers,” capturing the sentiment of many who believe that such stunts endanger both human and animal welfare.
History of controversial interactions with wild animals
This is not the first time Hassan has faced backlash for his interactions with wild animals. In a previous video, he was seen riding atop a large tiger, which also drew significant criticism from the online community. Netizens have repeatedly called out such acts as harmful and irresponsible, raising concerns about the welfare of both the animal involved and the content creator.
The video has added to the ongoing debate about the ethics of using animals for online content and the lengths some creators will go to for attention on social media platforms.