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India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Internet calls out viral ‘kangaroo with boarding pass' video as AI-generated
A video of a kangaroo holding a boarding pass won the internet, until users poked holes in the short clip showed the kangaroo calmly clutching the boarding pass at an airport gate. It made its way across social media, drawing disbelief, delight, and a whole lot of double-takes. In the video, the animal stands still beside a woman arguing with airline staff, as if waiting to board a flight The clip was first shared by an account named 'Wholesome Side of X', with the caption: 'Airline staff is not allowing this cute kangaroo to board the aeroplane, the way he is holding the boarding pass and waiting to be scanned.'Take a look at the post:Airline staff is not allowing this cute kangaroo to board the airplane,the way he is holding the boarding pass and waiting to be scanned (ai) Wholesome Side of (@itsme_urstruly) May 26, 2025Several users couldn't get enough of the marsupial's airport manners. 'Bro seems better behaved than most adults that board planes,' a user wrote. Another added, 'It looks like the kangaroo is the only calmest one in this video.'But while some were busy cooing over the furry flyer, others were calling it out. Several users pointed out that the original caption included the word '(AI)', a major clue that the scene wasn't real. advertisementDigging further, viewers traced the video back to the Instagram page 'Infinite Unreality', known for uploading surreal, AI-generated animal clips, everything from hippos in hotel lobbies to giraffes on a look at the original video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Infinite Unreality (@infiniteunreality)One of the viewers asked Grok, an AI assistant, for an explanation. Grok responded, 'Yes, the video of a kangaroo holding a boarding pass at an airport is likely AI-generated.' It clarified that no verified reports supported the event. It also said that kangaroos have popped up in airport-related incidents, but never as ticket-holding kangaroo may not have boarded a plane, but it certainly helped spotlight the rising wave of ultra-realistic fake videos. While many laughed it off, several users voiced their concerns over how easily such content can blur Reel
NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Fake Or Real? Here's The Truth Behind The Viral Kangaroo Airport Video
A heartwarming video of a kangaroo holding a boarding pass has gone viral, captivating the internet's attention. The clip shows the kangaroo patiently waiting to board a plane while two women, a passenger and airline staff, engage in a heated debate. The video was shared by user "Wholesome Side of X," who often posts viral content. The adorable video was captioned, "Airline staff is not allowing this cute kangaroo to board the aeroplane, the way he is holding the boarding pass and waiting to be scanned." Check the video here: Airline staff is not allowing this cute kangaroo to board the airplane, the way he is holding the boarding pass and waiting to be scanned 🥺 (ai) — Wholesome Side of 𝕏 (@itsme_urstruly) May 26, 2025 The video has gone viral, garnering more than 4 million views on X. The adorable marsupial's big eyes and cute demeanour have won over viewers. One user wrote, "Bro looks better behaved than most adults that board planes." Another commented, "It looks like the kangaroo is the calmest one in this video." A third added, "Oh, why, oh why? He is still anticipating getting into the aircraft. pls let him... Guess he passed the security check as well." The video's authenticity was questioned by many viewers, with some speculating that it might be AI-generated. This suspicion was further supported by the user who shared the video, captioning it as "(AI)". Notably, the video originated from the Instagram page "Infinite Unreality," which specialises in bizarre AI-generated videos, including clips of other animals in unusual situations, like hippos and giraffes on planes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Infinite Unreality (@infiniteunreality) When prompted by a user on its origins, Grok, an AI assistant, also called the video fake and wrote, "Yes, the video of a kangaroo holding a boarding pass at an airport is likely AI-generated. The original post labels it as '(ai),' and no credible reports confirm such an event. Kangaroos have appeared at airports, like Melbourne in 2013 or on a 2021 flight, but not as passengers with tickets. The scenario is highly implausible, and AI tools in 2025 commonly create such content. No evidence suggests the video is real." The viral kangaroo video highlights the growing realism of AI-generated content and the ease with which it can mislead viewers, sparking discussions about the need for effective ways to verify authenticity. Expressing frustration, one user wrote, "These fake videos need to stop." Another said, "God save us from this tsunami of AI crap."
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kangaroo spotted waiting to board an airplane? Here's how this viral video fooled the internet
A video showing a kangaroo waiting calmly at an airport with a boarding pass has taken social media by storm, gaining millions of views across platforms like Instagram, X, and Facebook. In the video, a woman is seen arguing with a flight attendant while the kangaroo stands by patiently, seemingly prepared to board a flight like any human traveler. The marsupial's calm demeanor and expressive eyes captured the attention of viewers, many of whom were convinced the clip was authentic. Video Originates From AI-Focused Instagram Page Despite its realistic appearance, the video is not genuine. It was created using artificial intelligence and originally posted by an Instagram page called Infinite Unreality, known for producing AI-generated clips of animals in surreal scenarios. Previous posts from the account include a hippopotamus buckled into an airplane seat, a giraffe boarding a plane, and a pig in a stroller. The kangaroo video fits this pattern and was clearly marked as AI-generated by the original poster. In fact, when the clip was later reposted on X (formerly Twitter), the caption included the label "(AI)," hinting at its artificial origins. Still, the highly convincing visuals led many viewers to believe the footage was real. — itsme_urstruly (@itsme_urstruly) Reactions and Misunderstandings The video quickly went viral after being shared on multiple social media accounts, including one called Wholesome Side of X, where it attracted more than 4 million views. On Instagram alone, it surpassed 10 million views. Comments flooded in from amused and puzzled users alike. Some viewers were charmed by the kangaroo's behavior, with one writing, 'The way he is holding the boarding pass waiting to be scanned.' Another user joked, 'Bro looks better behaved than most adults that board planes.' Others were simply confused, believing the video was real and expressing disbelief at what they were seeing. A third commenter added, 'It looks like the kangaroo is the calmest one in this video,' while another sarcastically asked if the animal had passed its security screening. AI Tools Fueling Misinformation The emergence of this kangaroo video has reignited concerns about the increasing realism of AI-generated content and the challenges it poses in distinguishing fact from fiction. AI tools have advanced significantly, and videos like this demonstrate how easily manipulated visuals can spread confusion online. An AI assistant named Grok also weighed in on the video's authenticity when prompted by a user. It confirmed the video was likely created with AI, citing the original post's label and the absence of any credible news confirming such an event. It also noted that while kangaroos have been spotted at airports in the past — such as in Melbourne in 2013 and during a 2021 flight — there is no record of a kangaroo attempting to board a plane as a passenger. As fake videos continue to go viral, some users expressed frustration with the growing flood of AI-generated content. One comment read, 'These fake videos need to stop,' while another added, 'God save us from this tsunami of AI crap.'
