A video shows a heartwarming scene where a masked man in uniform approaches a coconut shop and asks a woman working there for coconut water. As the woman prepares it, the man removes his mask, revealing himself as her son serving in the army. Overwhelmed with emotion, the woman hugs him. The video has been shared as a real-life incident, in reality, it is a scripted video.
Sharing the video on X (Formerly Twitter), @AshokShrivasta6 wrote, After watching this video, you will first feel proud.. then your eyes will fill with tears. Mother sells coconut water.. The son is in the army, suddenly the son wearing a mask comes to the shop, asks for coconut water from the mother like a customer, see the mother’s concentration and then see the son’s salute to the mother.
यह विडिओ देखकर पहले आपको गर्व होगा.. फिर आँख भर आएंगी ।
— Ashok Shrivastav (@AshokShrivasta6) November 20, 2024
माँ नारियल पानी बेचती हैं.. बेटा फौज मे है, अचानक मास्क लगाए बेटा दुकान पर आता है,ग्राहक की तरह माँ से नारियल पानी माँगता है, माँ की तन्मयता देखिए और फिर बेटे का माँ को सलाम देखिए । 😍😍😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/UFKeAgiPnd
Serial fake news peddler and propagandist account @RealBababanaras also shared the video and wrote. First, you will feel proud after watching this video.. then your eyes will fill with tears. Mother sells coconut water.. Son is in the army, suddenly the son comes to the shop wearing a mask, asks for coconut water from the mother like a customer, see the mother’s concentration and then see the son’s greeting to the mother.
First you will feel proud after watching this video.. then your eyes will fill with tears. Mother sells coconut water.. Son is in the army, suddenly the son comes to the shop wearing a mask, asks for coconut water from the mother like a customer, see the mother's concentration… pic.twitter.com/R47Mz0s1AO
— Baba Banaras™ (@RealBababanaras) November 21, 2024
Several other users and Influencers have also disseminated the video and made similar claims. Their posts can be seen here, @Sonaj_Sin, @FrontalForce, @ChotaNewsTelugu, @jpsin1.
The truth about the viral video, Fact Check
As soon as the posts containing the video and claims came to our notice. Subsequently, we conducted research and analysis of the video and found that the video was not a real-life event but scripted content.
To verify the claims made by the users. We performed a reverse image search of some key frames from the viral video using Google Lens. This led us to a YouTube video containing the same visuals. The video was found on the ‘3RD EYE‘ YouTube channel, known for regularly uploading scripted content.
It also includes a disclaimer that reads, Disclaimer: Thank you for watching! Please be aware that this Channel features scripted dramas and parodies of Aware People in Different Situations. This Channel Brings Social Awareness Videos. These short films are for entertainment purposes only!
Therefore, it is evident from D-Intent Data’s Fact Check that the viral video is not a real-life incident but scripted content.
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) November 20, 2024
ANALYSIS: Fake
FACT: A video shows a heartwarming scene where a masked man in uniform approaches a coconut shop and asks a woman working there for coconut water. As the woman prepares it, the man removes his mask, revealing himself as her son serving in the army. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/oGwNEhihOn
Intent
Social media users, influencers and propagandists are circulating scripted videos as real-life incidents to get the spotlight on social media.
Conclusion
Claim– The video captures an emotional moment between a son in uniform and his mother, who sells coconut water, based on a real-life incident.
Fact – The viral video is scripted, not a real-life event.
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