“Boys Will Be Boys”: Brave Teenager’s Video of Pranking a Taxi Driver Reaches 3M Views, SA Amused
- A group of three young men were filmed pranking a taxi driver and his passengers by stopping the vehicle and then running away, leaving the door open
- The unexpected clip went viral on the video-streaming platform TikTok, attracting massive views and comments from an amused online community
- Social media users were left in stitches by the audacity of the Gen Z generation, with many joking that the taxi driver’s reaction was probably priceless
- Briefly News spoke with Nduna, a local taxi driver, about the pressures of his job and the danger of viral pranks
Source: TikTok
A group of teenagers’ spontaneous act of mischief, directed at a public transport driver, became a viral hit on social media.
The unexpected clip, shared on TikTok by @vester2197, documented a humorous moment of youthful audacity, as the boys pranked a taxi driver, leaving the online audience entertained.
The video captures the three young men standing near a busy road filled with passing cars and taxis. After spotting an approaching taxi, they manage to stop it. The driver pulls up next to them, and one of the gents slides the door open.
The teenagers prank a taxi driver
When the door is fully open, all three suddenly run away from the stationary taxi, leaving the driver and passengers stunned. The absurdity of the scenario is apparent. TikTok user @vester2197's clip then transitions to a selfie video of two of the trio, looking exhausted, with no sign of the third one.
Source: TikTok
Boys will be boys
We at Briefly News spoke with local taxi driver Nduna to get a peer's perspective on the viral video and to discuss how impolite passenger behaviour affects the driver and the other commuters, even as a joke.
The team asked Nduna what his initial thought was when he saw the boys opening the taxi door, leaving it open and running away afterwards. He shared:
“It is pure disrespect. The open door can cause delays, especially if there’s no one sitting next to it, as a passenger may have to move from the back to close it. It is worse if the driver hasn’t picked up any people, as he would have to stop the taxi, get off and close the door. We work with time, and any minute wasted is a loss of money.”
We asked if the driver thinks the “boys will be boys” statement excuses the teenagers for their behaviour. Nduna said:
“No, it’s not fair. When you are on the road, you must respect the rules and other people's safety. When a prank is dangerous and delays everyone, it is not just being a “boy,” it is being irresponsible.”
We asked his advice to young people who use taxis and want to film content or jokes while they are commuting. The taxi driver responded:
“Be respectful of the driver and other passengers. If you want to joke, make sure it is funny to everyone, and not just you.”
SA reacts with amusement
The video quickly went viral, attracting 3M views, 68K likes, and 1.4K comments from social media users who were in stitches. Many viewers admitted that they did not expect the teenagers to run away, finding the prank hilarious. Some viewers noted that Gen Zs were not scared of anything or anyone, highlighting their bold approach to humour. Others, putting themselves in the driver's shoes, said that while the act was hilarious, they would have been worried about aggressive drivers.
User @slish33🇿🇦 commented:
"Boys will be boys 😂. I'm not sure if I was in this taxi bendizothini but kuyavuyisa ukubona amakwedini edika kanje (what I would have done, but it's nice to see young boys being playful) 😂."
User @nelly said:
" 🤣 Ama 2k abasabi lutho (the 2K gang fear nothing)🤞."
User @Pretty 🦋 shared:
"My friends and I did it, and the taxi driver chased us 🤣."
User @tanner warned
"Don't let them catch you boys, because if they do, it's game over."
User @zecks66 added:
"South Africa is a movie."
User @Thingo commented:
"Back in high school, we did this, we stopped a taxi and did not climb because it was dirty. The taxi driver chased nge taxi saze sagibela (with his taxi and we had to climb in) 🤣."
User @LightNews said:
"That time he's already counted three passengers 😂."
Watch the TikTok video below:
3 Briefly News articles about taxi drivers
- A humorous video, filmed in a taxi, showed a Zulu-speaking driver scolding a passenger for eating a snack, leading to a hilarious debate about taxi laws and a debate on whether the confrontation was real or a skit.
- A local lady held a taxi door placed in the passenger seat after it broke while the driver continued riding in a doorless taxi.
- A kind-hearted taxi driver invited a woman he met in traffic to his township, Dunoon and promised her she'd be safe with him around.
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Source: Briefly News
