Woman stealing two eggs from Shoprite all a hoax
Stealing as a prank? Good luck explaining that to the police – "I did it for the views, Officer."
People have faked just about everything to go viral on social media. While some do it without a second thought, it often backfires, making the content creator seem desperate and lacking authority.
A recent video showed a young woman stealing two eggs from a tray while standing in a Shoprite checkout queue.
Instead of outrage, the response was overwhelmingly empathetic. Many expressed a desire to help her, highlighting how social media can bring people together in understanding rather than judgement. It was a reminder of the growing struggles many face in affording necessities.
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Watch the video below – courtesy of TikTok.
@plegnon_max La pauvreté ☹️
♬ son original - Max Plegnon
However, as speculation ran wild, the video’s poster decided to set the record straight. She revealed that the woman in the video was actually her sister and the entire scenario was staged.
Many people overlook the impact of their digital footprint – the lasting record of their online activity, which can resurface when they least expect it.
Kaspersky defines it as: "A digital footprint – sometimes called a digital shadow or an electronic footprint – refers to the trail of data you leave when using the Internet. It includes websites you visit, emails you send, and information you submit online. A digital footprint can track a person’s online activities and devices."
That’s the danger of social media – content is often consumed without context. Had this video been taken at face value, the young woman could have faced real consequences, including theft charges.
"Let's find her and help her instead of laughing."
"I would have offered to pay instead of taking a video."
"I'm not condoning this, but we don't know what she's going through financially. I don't think anyone would do this if it were not for desperation. I pray her situation gets better."
"Where is this lady? I want to buy her a month's supply of eggs.
"She is just a prank, guys. I know her. She comes from a rich family." (This is the comment that really hit the nail on the head).
Watch as @retha_titipana admits that she took a video of her sister doing this as a prank – courtesy of TikTok.
@retha_titipana Oyhini guys this is my sister she didn’t steal them eggs😭😂#viral_video #trendingvideo #fypppppppppppppp #foryoupage #sobonana ♬ original sound - Sandisiwe Mathamo
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https://www.tiktok.com/@retha_titipana/video/7482362555969719558