“Stay Away From People’s Wives”: Man Caught Doing the Walk of Shame With Duvet

• An Instagram video showed a man covered in a duvet while a woman carried his clothes, leaving South Africans amused
• The post was shared by an Instagram user and quickly gained over 7,000 likes as viewers laughed at the scene
• Memes and jokes followed the viral clip, making it one of the funniest moments of the month online

South Africans laughed after an Instagram video showed a man doing the walk of shame covered in a duvet, sparking jokes and memes.

On 9 August 2025, an Instagram user @caseonthegram shared a video that quickly spread across Instagram. The clip showed a man covered in a duvet while a woman ran behind him holding his clothes. The video amassed over 7,000 likes and plenty of laughter-filled comments. The caption on the video made things worse, which added to the humour. He wrote:

“The reason we never sleep at a woman’s house.”

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Many in Mzansi added their own playful twists to the story, with some suggesting that the woman’s husband might have come home unexpectedly and forced the man to make a quick escape. The idea of him being chased out while clutching his belongings had people in stitches, with comments flooding in about how it looked like a scene straight out of a comedy skit. Others joked that the duvet disguise was probably his best attempt at saving himself from embarrassment, while the online community kept the laughs rolling with endless memes and witty captions.

South Africans found humour in the clip

The walk of shame is a well-known term for leaving a partner’s place after a night out, and this version brought it to life in a hilarious way. Viewers joked about the man’s choice of cover, while others teased the scenario as one of the funniest things they had seen all week.

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The video’s popularity proved how social media loves lighthearted content. Within hours, the post was reshared across multiple pages, with memes and jokes quickly following. By the time the clip settled, it had become one of the month’s funniest viral moments. The scene gave South Africans a dose of comic relief and another unforgettable entry in the country’s long list of social media trends.

Mzansi reacted to the video

caseonthegram wrote:

"It's called an away game for a reason. 😂😂"

prosophina_paul commented:

"Mtakufa vibaya. 🤣🤣 Just act crazy in that situation, no one will notice. 😂😂"

Alphy_k_ said:

"Banna bale tshaba lebelo, ba siya siyane. 😂😂"

classylook_aesthetics commented:

"Where's your phone and clothes baba?"

amat_jallow19 wrote:

"Kia fii. 🤭😂"

Watch the Instagram video below:

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Source: Briefly News