For most Indians, monkey mayhem is an everyday affair—particularly at tourist spots. But for an American travel vlogger, a recent experience with a troop of mischievous monkeys in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, became a viral sensation.
The video, uploaded by @vanboys222 on Instagram, is of the vlogger driving a scooty with a little bag in front of him. A chocolate cake and some oranges that he had intended to consume later were inside the bag. As he stops momentarily, a few monkeys gather around him. One quickly grabs the cake, and others pick up the oranges, leaving the vlogger wide-eyed and starving.
Posting about the experience on Instagram, the vlogger captioned, “I got robbed in India, can’t believe these guys got me, I was saving that chocolate cake and oranges for tonight, now I’m hungry.”
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Since being uploaded on Sunday, the Reel has garnered over 7,000 likes and dozens of comments, many of which find the clip hilarious and relatable. While locals are familiar with the monkeys’ audacious behaviour, unsuspecting travellers often find themselves surprised, especially when carrying food.
Instagram users filled the comments with jokes and anecdotes. @onegrandpassion commented, “God’s lil creatures gotta eat too!”
Another, @narrator1_11, sarcastically added, “Complain this to the nearby dog station, they will handle it.” @dishleo10_ added humorously, “Bro, they know Hindi curses. Your ‘Get back’ is not gonna cut it, lmao.”
Several viewers even posted similar experiences they had while travelling in India. All of them commended the vlogger for remaining cool-headed and making the unexpected situation a fun reel.
