'Are You Serious?': Bengaluru Couple Rides Scooter With Child Standing on Footrest, Watch Video

Where are we heading when it comes to prioritizing entertainment over safety? That’s the question everyone seemed to be asking after a video emerged showing a couple on a scooter with a child standing on nothing but a footrest. While we’ve all seen kids squeezed between two riders on a scooter or bike before, this bizarre scene took the internet by storm, leaving everyone outraged at the couple’s apparent ‘stupidity.’

The video, which quickly went viral on ‘X,’ shows a man riding the scooter through traffic with a child (presumably his son) standing beside a woman who is seated behind him. The woman is holding the child with one hand as they navigate the busy road. The clip, captured by a rider behind them, reportedly took place in Whitefield, Bengaluru, prompting calls for action from the police.

The video sparked a wave of criticism, with many condemning the couple for their reckless behaviour. “This is totally ridiculous,” one person fumed. Another suggested, “Just a gentle kick on his mom and dad. Both should be jailed for a month without bail.” A third pointed out the obvious risks, saying, “Just one pothole can change this leisure ride ..even a slight imbalance.” And a fourth labelled it as “This is child endangerment.”

This incident just seems to be one example of a larger trend of people prioritising entertainment over safety. In another recent incident, a video went viral showing a man riding a motorcycle while playing a mobile game. The man was seen manipulating the bike with his legs, leading to comparisons with scenes from movies. Many criticised him for his reckless behaviour, with some calling him a game addict.

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These incidents raise important questions about our priorities. In our quest for entertainment and thrill, are we forgetting about the safety of ourselves and others? In a world where the line between fun and danger seems to blur more each day, perhaps it’s time for a reality check.