“Screams in Life of Pi”: Mzansi Cracks Jokes After Fearful Woman Pets Tiger

“Screams in Life of Pi”: Mzansi Cracks Jokes After Fearful Woman Pets Tiger

  • A woman shared a video of her friend in Phuket, Thailand, looking a bit scared while she petted a tiger
  • After rubbing the wild animal's back, it got up, which led the woman to back away for her safety
  • Social media users in the comment section cracked jokes, likening the situation to a popular movie
A woman bravely pet a tiger.
A woman bravely pet a tiger. Images: @nwabingoqo_ / TikTok, James Warwick / Getty Images
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Interacting with wild animals can be an exhilarating and unforgettable experience, offering a rare connection with nature's untamed beauty. Despite the visible fear on her face, a woman courageously reached out and petted a tiger.

Woman bonds with a tiger

Using the handle @nwabingoqo_, a woman named Nwabi shared a video of her friend petting a tiger at Tiger Kingdom, an animal park in Phuket, Thailand.

As the friendly animal made itself comfortable on a log, the woman in the video rubbed its back, following instructions from the handlers off-camera. While doing so, the woman remained cautious and showed signs of fear.

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Seconds later, the tiger moved off the log towards a gate, prompting the woman to slowly back away.

Watch the video below:

Mzansi cracks jokes about the woman and tiger

Members of the online community headed to the comment section to share their thoughts and crack jokes about the woman's interaction with the wild animal.

@kganyagatso__t referred to cereal when they comically wrote:

"Jungle Oats is shy."

@nomakay_ admired the tiger, asking:

"Why is it so beautiful, though?"

@vuyi03 told the online community:

"Yoh, this could never be me."

@pushy071 wrote in the comments:

"A beautiful and majestic creature. Hai, you are brave, mama."

Filled with fear, @moeketsi_karabo shared their thoughts, referencing a popular book-turned-movie:

"Screams in Life of Pi."

@lindombete shared what would have happened if they were in the situation:

"I'd probably panic and fall on top of it."

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Men fear 'tiger' spotted in backyard

In another story, Briefly News reported about a group of men in Hammarsdale who were terrified after they thought they saw a tiger in someone's backyard.

The video sparked laughter and funny comments from social media users amused by the men's hilarious 'tiger' encounter.

Source: Briefly News

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Jade Rhode (Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News, telling the tales of the community. After her studies, Jade worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, please email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za

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