“My Girlfriend Thinks It’s AI”: SA Reacts to Man Floored by Gift From Bae in Video

• A thoughtful gift moment between a couple sparked widespread attention and admiration on South African social media
• Viewers were touched by the man’s genuine, joyful reaction, with many praising the emotional value behind the gesture
• The clip reignited conversations about love, appreciation and how small, meaningful acts can strengthen relationships

A heartwarming moment between a couple has captured the attention of social media users after a man was left visibly stunned by a thoughtful gift from his partner.

The viral video shared by social media user @auslizzym showcased the man opening a gift bag while standing in what appears to be a casual home setting. As he reached inside and pulled out the item, his reaction quickly turned from curiosity to pure shock and excitement.

The gift was a jersey from his favourite football team, a present that clearly meant more to him than words could express.

In the clip, the man immediately jumped with excitement after realising what he was holding. Overwhelmed with joy, he removed the jersey he was wearing and hugged the new football top tightly, smiling broadly as he took in the moment. His reaction left many viewers amused and touched, with some saying his joy was infectious.

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@auslizzym, who shared the video on 23 December 2025, captioned it saying:

"Surprised my love with his favourite team’s jersey ❤️ Anything to see him smile."

The short message added emotional depth to the clip, highlighting the intention behind the gift rather than its monetary value.

Social media users quickly flooded the comments section with praise, applauding the TikTok user @auslizzym for her thoughtfulness and the man for his genuine reaction. Many viewers said the video was a reminder that meaningful gifts are not always about luxury, but about understanding what makes a partner happy.

Some commenters joked about how football jerseys can hold deep emotional value for fans, while others shared similar stories of surprising their loved ones with items tied to personal passions.

The clip resonated with many South Africans, who described the moment as wholesome and refreshing amid the often chaotic nature of online content. For many, the clip was not just about football, but about love, effort and appreciation in relationships.

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SA is in awe of the couple's gift-giving moment

South Africans were entertained as they took to the comments section to rave about the sweet couple moment, saying:

Nokuthula Ntanzi said:

"He's so appreciative, unlike mine. I bought him clothes last week, and even today he didn't fit them, and I'm thinking of taking them back😢."

Demin Nun wrote:

"Happy for him, mine will never experience such 😭🙏🏾."

N'wa Risimati added:

"Surprised mine with sleepers Yoh …I decided to wear them once to check something outside 😂 he told me to take them off 😅."

Ndabezitha expressed:

"My Girlfriend thinks it's AI😭lokhu ethi "ayikho into enjena."

Watch the video below:

More on gifting stories by couples

• Briefly News previously reported on a young man's emotional reaction to his girlfriend's early Valentine's gift that had social media users reaching for tissues.
• A lucky lady's Valentine's Day celebration started early when she received a jaw-dropping luxury vehicle as a gift. Her luxurious surprise sparked intense discussions about love and generosity.
• A young brother's detailed Valentine's preparation for his girlfriend caught his sister's attention. His carefully curated gift package showed that romance knows no age limit.

Source: Briefly News