Updated
Updated · Asianet Newsable · Jun 15
South Korean Video Shows Man Joining Zoom Call on Roller Coaster, Drawing Millions of Laughs
Updated
Updated · Asianet Newsable · Jun 15

South Korean Video Shows Man Joining Zoom Call on Roller Coaster, Drawing Millions of Laughs

2 articles · Updated · Asianet Newsable · Jun 15

Summary

  • A viral South Korean clip shows a man sitting on a roller coaster with a laptop open, apparently staying in a Zoom meeting as the ride speeds through twists and drops.
  • Shaking footage, loud screams and the fast-moving track did not seem to disrupt the call, prompting viewers to marvel at the stable internet connection and wonder if coworkers noticed.
  • Thousands of social media reactions turned the video into a joke about extreme multitasking, with users calling it the ultimate version of "work from anywhere."
  • Some viewers said the clip captures pressure to stay reachable at all times, while others suggested it may have been staged as a comedy or promotional video.
  • Regardless of whether it was real, the footage became one of the week's feel-good viral moments and reignited debate over remote work culture.

Insights

Is the 'work from anywhere' dream becoming a pressure to work from everywhere?
As staged stunts become common, how can we tell what is real online?
When viral marketing fakes reality, does it build brands or destroy trust?