A truly strange sight on the congested roads of Delhi has recently captured the attention of social media, leaving many viewers both amused and concerned. A large quantity of cauliflowers was captured being transported, stacked high and apparently stuck tightly together, completely exposed to the elements and heavy traffic.
The bizarre video of the incident was shared on Instagram by Mumbai-based stand-up comedian Aakash Mehta, who added a humorous caption, saying, “I wanted to see it go over a speed bump,” highlighting the precarious and over-stacked nature of the load.
Humor Meets Hygiene Concerns
In the video, Mehta laughs at the unusual scene, joking about how the vegetables looked as if they were glued together: “Ghar lakar dho lena bhai (Make sure to wash it once you take it home), side pe dekh truck ke Fevicol likhha hoga.”
While the humorous delivery drew attention, the clip quickly sparked a flood of reactions focused on the questionable hygiene of transporting vegetables in such an exposed and messy manner.
With Delhi’s air quality currently rated as “very poor,” the sight of produce—which is destined for consumption—being openly exposed to pollution and dust raised significant concerns among Instagram users.
Social Media Reactions Focus on Pollution and Jokes
The video quickly went viral, drawing comments that ranged from hilarious observations to serious health concerns:
- Jokes on Sticking: Many users made light of the stacking, joking about strong bonds. Comments included: “Tutegi kaise ambuja cement se jo bani hai,” and others calling it a “Covalent Cauliflower Bond” or simply “Crazy Aesthetics.”
- Pollution Concerns: A significant number of users highlighted the alarming hygiene issue given the city’s air quality index (AQI) levels. Comments included: “In the midst of AQI 600, these vegetables are getting naturally baked in pollutants,” and “Soaking in pollution for that smoky flavour,” underscoring public worry about how much dust and pollution the vegetables were absorbing.
The incident serves as a peculiar, viral example of the logistical and hygiene challenges of food transportation in heavily polluted urban environments like Delhi.