'Snacks First': Chinese Kid's Response To Earthquake Sparks Laughter Online
The CCTV footage, shared on X by the account @_fluxfeeds with the caption, "Nothing comes between this kid and his meal not even an earthquake," has struck a chord with millions
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of southern China on the evening of June 23, sending tremors through Guangdong province's Qingcheng district. While no casualties or damage were reported, one unlikely hero of the quake has taken over the internet, a child who simply refused to let an earthquake interrupt his dinner.
In a now-viral video captured on CCTV, a Chinese family can be seen seated peacefully around the dining table when the ground begins to tremble. As the shaking intensifies, the father instinctively scoops up his younger son and rushes outside. The older son initially follows, but then pulls off a plot twist no one saw coming.
Within seconds, the boy pivots back, dashes to the dining table, and grabs a bowl, presumably to save the family's meal. A voice, likely the father's, is heard shouting at him to get out. But hunger, it seems, knows no fear. The determined child returns once more, scoops up a handful of food, and bolts outside again – this time with dinner in hand.
Watch the viral video:
Nothing comes between this kid and his meal not even an earthquake. pic.twitter.com/3jHANM9J6S — Moments that Matter (@_fluxfeeds) June 25, 2025
The CCTV footage, shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the account @_fluxfeeds with the caption, 'Nothing comes between this kid and his meal not even an earthquake," has struck a chord with millions. The moment, a perfect blend of panic and comic timing, has been viewed over a lakh times, with users flooding the post with amused reactions.
Someone even called the boy an inspiration, saying, 'The child's focus during a literal disaster – food is serious business!" While, another joked, 'This kid has already solved the world hunger problem. Just run fast enough."
The tremor, while brief, reportedly caused no damage in the region. But the moment – raw, real, and unintentionally hilarious – offered a slice of relief and humour in what could have otherwise been a tense evening.
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