“Eating Pap With Chopsticks”: Chinese Guests Try Pap for 1st Time and SA Cannot Stop Laughing

• TikToker @gugusamkelo posted a TikTok video of Chinese guests eating pap for the first time at a casual home gathering
• South Africans were amused as they all chose different ways to tackle the South African staple, leaving viewers in stitches
• The clip quickly drew hundreds of comments from South Africans who had thoughts about the unconventional pap method

A South African TikToker turned a simple meal into a viral moment. @gugusamkelo posted a clip on 9 September 2026 showing a group of Chinese guests sitting down to eat pap for the very first time at what appeared to be a home dining gathering.

The warm, candid video captured both adults and children around the table, all navigating the unfamiliar dish in their own way. While the children wasted no time digging in, some of the adults had a harder time figuring out what to do with the sticky staple. One guest went a step further and reached for chopsticks, sending South Africans watching the clip into a frenzy.

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The idea of eating pap, a dish many South Africans grew up rolling between their fingers, with chopsticks struck a nerve with viewers in the best possible way. A voice in the video by @gugusamkelo encouraged the guests, with someone saying "don't get scared, just do it," before guiding a guest who was clearly doing it wrong. The cheerful back-and-forth at the table, along with the genuine curiosity of the guests, gave the clip a warmth that resonated with thousands of viewers. Watch the clip that had South Africa talking below:

Mzansi amused by Chinese people eating pap

The video proved that pap has a way of bringing people together, even if the technique needs a little work. South Africans flooded the comments section with laughter and opinions:

@Noxolo Zuke said:

"That boy eating pap with chopsticks 🤣"

@MphoNk noted:

"The kids are digging in and the adults are turning their food upside down"

@miss charlotte@31 added:

"He's eating pap with chopsticks 😭🤣"

@saleemtheonly1 declared:

"It should be a crime to eat pap with a fork or spoon"

@Conard asked:

"Are Americans teaching Koreans to eat pap? Wth is going on here."

Other Briefly News stories about tourists experiencing South African food

• Food enthusiast @kriselleeats gained widespread popularity after giving a detailed review of authentic South African home-cooked dishes.
• Travel vlogger Lala Hassan documented her visit to Johannesburg's famous under-the-bridge street food market in a viral video reel.
• UK content creator Islam went viral on TikTok after giving an honest rating of iconic South African snacks purchased during a Woolworths haul.

Source: Briefly News