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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Straight out of Jumanji': Ostrich goes on a walk in Kerala street
Quiet streets of Kochi became a rare sight of an unexpected visitor. A video was doing rounds on social media where a 5-feet-tall Ostrich was seen walking casually on the street, leaving residents and onlookers stunned. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ostrich is an exotic bird species in the Indian landscape, which is mostly found in closed enclosures like zoo. Spotting one on a bustling city street is unique and hilarious as it amaases both confusion and laughter. The video was originally shared on Instagram that went viral, sparking a frenzy of amused reactions online. In the video, the bird is seen running on the concrete road, and a man is seen directing the confused bird, as if leading it through. One of the users was quick to react, ' feels like a scene straight out of Jumanji!' Another commented, 'Just Kerala things – elephants in the temple, ostriches on the street.'
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Mrs. Doubtfire star Matthew Lawrence has late Robin Williams to thank for movie role
Matthew Lawrence bagged his 'Mrs. Doubtfire' role because of Robin Williams. The actor was 12 when he played Chris Hillard, one of three children in Christopher Columbus' 1993 comedy-drama that sees Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) disguise himself as an elderly female housekeeper to spend time with his children, Lydia Hillard (Lisa Jakub), Chris and Natalie Hillard (Mara Wilson), following a divorce from his wife, Miranda Hillard (Sally Field). And Robin, who took his own life in 2014 at the age of 63, loved Matthew's audition for the hit 20th Century Fox flick so much, he encouraged Matthew to push himself to the limit and "really play [Chris] up" to secure the role. The 45-year-old star explained to "He got me the role in 'Mrs. Doubtfire'. Got me that role. There was another kid who was definitely in the lead. "Everybody liked, and he, in the audition process, he came up privately and said, 'We gotta push this over the edge for you. We gotta. So when I do something, I'm gonna do something, I can tell you, gotta go along with it. Really play it up. No one's got it yet.' And sure enough, we nailed that moment, and he got me the role. So, you know, he was that guy, man." Matthew went on to carve himself a successful career in Hollywood following the release of 'Mrs. Doubtfire', appearing in the coming-of-age sitcom, 'Boy Meets World', and the comedy-romance film, 'The Hot Chick'. And Robin's advice to Matthew about never judging someone until they have walked in their shoes has stuck with him ever since. He admitted: "You know, don't judge someone until you've walked in their shoes. You know, it's really true. "He was one of the most compassionate people, humble people, talented people I've ever met. And you know, he also gave me some, it's really wild to think about it. I was 12 years old, and the way he took me under his wings, and the way he opened up to me, and the way he treated me as a peer, like he didn't talk down to me. "It's just miraculous." Throughout Robin's life, he suffered from relationship struggles, financial problems, drug addiction and depression, and the 'Jumanji' star was very open about his "troubles" with Matthew, so he could be "dead-set" on ensuring Matthew "steered clear of it" all. Matthew added: "He also opened up to me about what it was like for him when he wasn't entertaining people. And what his personal life, you know, the troubles that he was having. "It wasn't all laughs, and you know, he really guided me. He had a strong belief that there were things that he did in his life. It exacerbated his condition that he had, and he was dead-set on making sure that I steered cleared of it. And he was successful with that."
Time of India
23-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Watch: This exotic animal was spotted casually walking down a Kerala road
On an ordinary weekday in Kerala's Edathala, people were stunned to see something completely unexpected– an ostrich casually roaming around in a busy street. The unusual sight in the Ernakulam district quickly grabbed the attention of both locals and the internet. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Videos of the massive bird wandering through traffic went viral, leaving many people amused, surprised, and a little concerned. Unexpected sighting on a crowded street The large bird, usually seen in open grasslands, was spotted walking along a road lined with vehicles and curious onlookers. A video shared by the Instagram page Feels of Kochi shows the ostrich calmly moving down the street while a man on the side gestures, possibly guiding it. Surprisingly, the bird seems to respond calmly and continues walking without causing any traffic trouble. Watch the viral video here: The video quickly went viral, with many people expressing shock and disbelief at the unusual sight of an ostrich casually making its way through a busy road. Privately owned pet, confirm authorities Reacting to the incident, Liji Rakesh, president of the Edathala panchayat, confirmed that the bird belonged to a local resident. Speaking to Hindustan Times, she said, 'The ostrich is among three or four such birds being reared by a private individual at his home. They are being taken care of as pets. That day, one particular ostrich got loose and came out on the road, where people were surprised and took photos and videos. It may have travelled a few hundred metres before it was caught and brought back to the individual's home. A lot of people called me asking about it after videos of it went viral on social media.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Although the bird was safely brought back without any harm, the brief escape raised questions about how exotic animals are kept and managed in residential areas. The incident sparked curiosity and concern among viewers about the safety measures in place for such pets. Online reactions mix humour with surprise Social media was quick to react, with users posting a variety of responses ranging from disbelief to humour. Comments such as 'Someone is playing Jumanji for real' and 'That bird's got better road sense than most drivers here' flooded platforms. Others used the moment to highlight Kerala's uniqueness. 'Just Kerala things– elephants in the temple, ostriches on the street,' one user wrote. Another added, 'Imagine getting stuck in traffic because an ostrich is taking a stroll.' Praising the man guiding the bird, a comment read, 'That guy directing the bird deserves a traffic cop badge.'
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Massive ostrich takes a stroll on busy Kerala street, internet stunned: ‘Looks like Jumanji came alive'
A video showing a massive ostrich strolling along a bustling street in Edathala, located in Kerala's Ernakulam district, has captured the internet's attention. Shared by the Instagram page Feels of Kochi, the clip captures the surreal moment as the bird casually makes its way down the road, much to the amazement of onlookers. (Also read: 'This is not Amazon rainforest': Kerala's hidden cricket stadium stuns internet with unreal beauty) The most striking part of the footage shows a man gesturing at the ostrich, seemingly guiding its path. Incredibly, the bird appears to follow his directions and continues on its way, almost as if obeying traffic rules. The unexpected encounter has since captivated many, with the video garnering over 7.3 million views. Watch the clip here: A post shared by Feels of Kochi 🔵 (@feels_of_kochi) Speaking to Hindustan Times, Liji Rakesh, president of the Edathala panchayat, shed light on the bizarre incident. 'The ostrich is among three or four such birds being reared by a private individual at his home. They are being taken care of as pets. That day, one particular ostrich got loose and came out on the road where people were surprised and took photos and videos. It may have travelled a few hundred metres before it was caught and brought back to the individual's home. A lot of people called me asking about it after videos of it went viral on social media,' Rakesh explained. The sight of the towering bird on the street left many locals both amused and concerned. (Also read: Kerala woman driving caravan to Ladakh on epic road trip across 18 states leaves internet in awe) The incident quickly sparked a wave of humorous responses online. Social media users were quick to chime in with their take on the surreal scene. One amused viewer wrote, 'Someone is playing Jumanji for real,' capturing the bizarre nature of the moment. Another quipped, 'That bird's got better road sense than most drivers here.' A third user joked, 'Just Kerala things – elephants in the temple, ostriches on the street.' Another commented, 'Imagine getting stuck in traffic because an ostrich is taking a stroll.' One user couldn't resist pointing out, 'That guy directing the bird deserves a traffic cop badge.'
Engadget
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
If you like puzzles, check out this trippy comic-style escape room game for Playdate
Meeting an online friend in person for the first time can be pretty awkward. If only there were a way to skip the weird small talk part and get right into the flow of real conversation — like, say, getting shrunk down to the size of a chess piece and trapped in a series of board games, forcing you to communicate so you can find your way out. That's exactly the scenario in which characters Alex and Sarah find themselves in the Playdate game Escape the Boardgame , and it's incredibly charming. Escape the Boardgame is kind of like an interactive comic, and it's the second such game by Julie and Anders Bjørnskov, following 2024's Escape the Arcade . You use the crank and sometimes the D-pad to move the story forward panel by panel, running into puzzles along the way that will serve as temporary roadblocks until you've come up with the solution. While it is an escape room of sorts, this isn't a high-tension situation; Alex and Sarah are stuck in a cozy boardgame cafe, not Jumanji . As they try to make their way out the door by traversing various game boards, they encounter a bunch of quirky but ultimately harmless characters. Just because it's casual doesn't mean it'll be a breeze to solve the puzzles, though. They're really creative, sometimes requiring you to pay close attention to every little detail on the screen in order to crack some obscure code, and other times forcing you to zoom out and consider the whole picture to see what's hidden in plain sight. The games within the game, like one in which you need to match pets with their correct owners, are a delight to take in. There are multiple hints for each puzzle, which you can access in the menu, so you can have varying degrees of assistance depending on how stuck you are. Savvy puzzle solvers will probably finish Escape the Boardgame in under an hour, so this one is perfect for when you just want to play something easygoing that can be wrapped up neatly in one sitting. Instead of leaving you frustrated, it's a brain teaser you're likely to walk away from feeling all warm and fuzzy.
