A viral video showing a man in a ski mask approaching two young women at a traffic light has sparked heated debate online. In the clip, the man initially attempts to talk to the women before allegedly trying to open their car door. While one girl in the passenger seat nervously shouting, โPlease leave, floor itโ the driver appears amused and even asks if the incident is being recorded.
What should have been an instant call to actionโlocking the doors and fleeing the sceneโturned into a moment of bizarre hesitation. The video, which wasn’t particularly big on TikTok but has amassed thousands of views on Reddit, has many questioning the womenโs response, or lack thereof, in such a dangerous situation.
One comment compared the driverโs reaction to having the “survival instincts of a sloth,” highlighting the perceived lack of urgency. Another top-voted remark summed up the frustration: “Noooo. You stop, engage, and laugh while not knowing where Drive is.”
While some commenters criticized the womenโs reaction, others defended them, suggesting that freezing in a sudden, high-stress scenario is a natural human response. “People arenโt born knowing how to deal with stressful, scary situations. Itโs something thatโs learned with age,” one user pointed out. Another agreed, emphasizing that humans are “not cold calculating machines that make the correct rational decisions 100% of the time.”
Still, the video has been a wake-up call for many parents. โAs the father of a teenage girl, this made me incredibly anxious. I can only hope my daughter has better instincts than the driver,โ shared one commenter. Practical advice ranged from locking doors to driving immediately to a crowded area or police station when feeling threatened.
Yet the driverโs apparent amusement continues to perplex viewers. One user suggested that their laughter could be a mask for fear or a way to cope with the bizarre situation: โShe panicked hard and was smiling, but you can tell she legit froze.โ
Regardless of intent, many agree the situation could have ended far worse. The incident underscores the importance of situational awareness and proactive safety measures, particularly for young drivers.
