Tech-Challenged Uncle’s Phone Mistake Becomes Comedy Gold on TikTok: “He Ran for Nothing”

Tech-Challenged Uncle’s Phone Mistake Becomes Comedy Gold on TikTok: “He Ran for Nothing”

  • A tech-challenged uncle's attempt to capture a video of family fun took an unexpected and funny turn
  • He put in a lot of energy running after a golf cart to get the perfect shot but sadly it didn't pay off
  • Netizens appreciated the man's effort, running in flip-flops to make great content even though it was an epic fail
A man ran with a phone camera to shoot content
An energetic man was captured running while shooting content for his family. Image: @spanishhh
Source: TikTok

One man's attempt to shoot amazing content took an unexpected and downright hilarious turn.

The loving uncle, who admits to being out of touch with modern technology, found himself in a classic TikTok fail that left viewers in stitches.

Man puts effort into content creation

The gent armed with a camera, went on a spirited chase after a golf cart carrying his loved ones.

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His goal? To capture a video of their ride. However, the phone camera lens was facing the front, recording the uncle's enthusiastic pursuit instead.

Uncle's energetic run amuses SA

The man wearing flip-flops was blissfully unaware that his speedy chase was all for nothing. The video posted by the niece @spanishhh_ was the comic relief that people needed.

The footage amassed more than 496,000 views and its popularity shows no sign of slowing down.

Watch the video below:

TikTokkers appreciate loving uncle

Despite the epic fail, viewers appreciate the man's earnest effort and gush about the hilarity of the situation.

@Princess_N stated:

"The best uncle sana. "

@megangallie_ posted:

"Yall have a grown man running in flops! "

@LuhleR19 said:

"So he ran for nothing."

@phoenixpz mentioned:

"Manje are you guys in a serious uncle-niece relationship? Because I’d like to adopt him."

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@isabella.samuels4 commented:

"Bathong mara malume. The fact that he was taking a selfie video the whole time ended me. The energy for what! "

@abo.baby wrote:

"No way not after that dedicated run. "

@mbuzimfethu added:

"This man loves you guys big-time. "

@Siyanda_Viv added:

"Uncle did that in his flip-flops and managed to take a selfie of himself."

Widow shooting content at husband’s funeral

In another article, Briefly News reported that funerals can be incredibly challenging occasions to get through due to the overwhelming emotions and profound sense of loss.

One woman caused a buzz on TikTok for looking in good spirits on the day of her husband's funeral. She was dressed elegantly in black attire and even had time to take some snaps for social media.

Source: Briefly News

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

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