Viral Video of Woman Mocking Ex-Classmate Working as Pizza Delivery Boy Is Scripted, Reveals Fact Check
A viral video showing a woman mocking her former schoolmate for working as a pizza delivery executive sparked outrage and debate on dignity of labour. However, the people featured later clarified that the clip was scripted, raising concerns over misinformation and unverified viral content.
Patna, January 30: A video that went viral on social media on January 29 showed a woman in mocking her former schoolmate for working as a pizza delivery executive, sparking widespread outrage across India. In the clip, the woman is seen laughing at the man, recalling how he once made motivational videos during their school days and questioning his present job and age. The man, seated on his bike, responds calmly and maintains his composure throughout the interaction.
The video was initially shared on X by an account named Saffron Chargers and quickly spread across platforms like Instagram and Facebook, amassing over 4.4 million views. Netizens strongly criticised the woman’s remarks, calling them classist and insensitive, while many praised the delivery executive for his dignity and patience. The clip was widely projected as a real-life example of social prejudice and the importance of respecting honest labour, prompting emotional reactions and moral commentary online. ‘Skinwalker’ Spotted Near Gateway of India in Mumbai? Fact Check Reveals Viral Instagram Reel Is AI-Generated.
Viral Pizza Delivery Video Is Scripted, Not a Real Incident
As the video gained traction, several users began questioning its authenticity, suggesting it was staged “rage-bait” content created to provoke outrage and engagement. By the evening of January 29, multiple posts on X claimed the clip was scripted. Crucially, the individuals featured in the video themselves later came forward and released a separate video clarifying that the pizza delivery clip was entirely scripted and made for content purposes. They stated that the interaction was planned and not a genuine incident of public humiliation. Fact Check: Is Sidhu Moosewala ALIVE? Viral Video Shows Slain Singer Claiming He Staged His Own Death (Watch).
Despite this clarification, no verifiable evidence initially circulated alongside the viral claims, leading to confusion. In the meantime, several mainstream outlets reported the story as a real incident without confirming its authenticity. As of January 30, these platforms had not issued formal corrections acknowledging that the video was staged.
Filmmaker Siddharth Anand also reacted to the clip, calling the delivery executive a “true hero” and emphasising the dignity of labour. However, this response too was based on the assumption that the video was genuine.
The viral pizza delivery video is scripted. The clarification from the people involved confirms it was not a real incident, highlighting the growing problem of misinformation and the need for both users and media outlets to verify content before amplifying it.
Fact check
A viral video showed a woman humiliating her former schoolmate for working as a pizza delivery executive, highlighting classism and lack of respect for dignity of labour.
The claim is misleading. The people featured later confirmed the video was scripted, not a real incident.
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