Indian trains are super congested, especially during the holidays. Passengers struggle to find space in coaches that are crammed full, making crowded train travel uncomfortable. A video surfaced on Instagram where a man was caught sleeping in a makeshift hammock in the first class in train! Here’s what the Netizens have to say about it.
Watch: Man Sleeping In A Makeshift Hammock In 1st Class In Train
On Instagram, Hathim Ismayil recently shared a video that quickly went viral, and it did so for all the right reasons. A clever traveller who managed to squeeze himself into a cramped train coach and sleep is seen in the video.
A young man is shown in the video resting soundly on an unorthodox hammock he made out of a bedsheet and fastened to the upper sleepers of the carriage on all four corners. The video has received over 9 lakh views on Instagram since it was posted on August 26, thanks to its inventive approach to the topic of finding solace in the midst of chaos.
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The initial clip of the video depicts a typical sight inside a packed Indian local train as passengers try to find a space to sit or sleep peacefully. The focus quickly focuses on a man, who seems to be having the most pleasant slumber of his life. The post was captioned “A Local Trip” with the song Hukum from Rajnikanth’s most recent film, Jailer, by Anirudh Ravichander playing in the background.
Netizens Call Him A Special Kid!
Netizens are shocked at the man’s daring to sleep in a makeshift hammock on a train. The comment section is flooded with comments like “happiest kid”, “special kid” and so on. A user commented that the man trusts his blanket more than the train.
Another user commented that she wants to be the special kid to hang in the blanket. A user commented that the man looked like a baby placed in a cradle sleeping peacefully. One of the users asks if there isn’t anyone to sing him a lullaby.
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Comment below and tell us if you have had any such experiences in Indian trains.
Cover Image Courtesy: @hathim_ismayil/ Instagram