Boy 'Ignites' Gas Stove Using Just His Finger In Crazy Video

Experimentation runs in the veins of desi people – a mix of ingenious ideas and sometimes, let’s admit it, downright risky endeavours. The latest viral sensation on microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter) features a boy trying to summon the fire gods using an unconventional method – static electricity.

The video kicks off with a boy seated on a chair holding his finger close to the gas stove, which is turned on. If you’re already questioning the wisdom of this setup, just wait – it gets better. Another brave soul with a blanket enters the video. With the grace of a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, he throws the blanket over the first boy’s head and swiftly pulls it away. And guess what? The gas is ignited, leaving viewers in a mix of astonishment and concern for the future of pyrotechnics in the country.

The accompanying caption humorously notes, “Guy igniting gas stove by generating static energy. Truly, India is not for beginners.” Well, no kidding.

Now, you might be scratching your head, wondering how on earth (or India, in this case) static electricity can be harnessed to set a gas stove ablaze.

Static electricity is no stranger to those of us who’ve experienced the shock of reaching for a doorknob on a dry day. Static electricity can accumulate a high charge on a material during various processes and in different environments.

The boy, seated on the chair, unknowingly becomes a human capacitor, storing up static electricity as he interacts with his surroundings. When the blanket is pulled away, the accumulated static energy discharges, creating a spark that ignites the gas stove.

However, before you decide to turn your kitchen into a science lab, a word of caution is in order. Static electricity can be more than just a hair-raising experience; it can pose serious risks. In areas with flammable gases, the spark generated by static electricity can lead to fires or, worse, explosions.

Meanwhile, the video on platform X garnered a whopping 710,600 views, and the comments section was a delightful mix of humour and astonishment.

One user amusingly remarked, “Yeh technology yaha se bhar nahi jani chahiye” (This technology shouldn’t go beyond our borders).

Another user took a creative turn, sharing a picture meme with the caption, “Gas lighter: Mai kya karun phir? Job chhod dun?” (Gas lighter: What should I do next? Quit my job?).

However, amidst the laughter, a third user issued a cautionary note, stating, “This video needs a warning. People these days are absurd enough to try anything and everything they see online.”

As the comments rolled in, scepticism surfaced with people questioning the feasibility of such a daring act.