Social media trends: Casket mishap or bad luck? Viral funeral Tiktok clip stuns viewers

A TikTok video captured an unexpected and bizarre moment during a funeral, leaving viewers both shocked and amused. Posted on February 2 by @iamstogie, the clip shows men carrying a casket to its burial spot,brieflyreports on Sunday. As they were lowering it into the grave, one man lost his footing and tumbled headfirst into the open grave, creating a moment of mishap during the solemn ceremony.

Online viewers found the incident hilarious, with many sharing jokes and reactions. Some even playfully speculated whether the fall had cultural significance. Briefly News noted that in certain traditions, such as among the Xhosa, a living twin may briefly lie in the grave of a deceased twin while wearing the late twin’s clothes—a ritual sometimes observed before the official burial.

The video sparked a flurry of humorous comments:Sbusiso Vilakazi: “If you see the bottom of my feet when I fall, just know I’ll never be normal. Just call an ambulance so some dignity is still intact 🤣”. Xolani Xoske Mahlangu: “I thought one of the guys in the hole wouldn’t be able to balance 😂😂”.

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Earl Marvin: “Once I hear that background song, I just know something is bound to happen 🤣🤣”. Naime Swanepoel: “I thought they were gonna drop the coffin 😳”LeboL🤍: “I thought the casket was gonna fall 😫”. Asie: “This is the equivalent of catching flowers at a wedding 😂😭”.

The clip has since gone viral, proving that even during serious moments, a touch of unexpected comedy can capture the internet’s attention. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express permission from ZAMBIA MONITOR.

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