Wearing an Indian cricket jersey in Pakistan is bound to spark strong reactions, but one British travel vlogger decided to put it to the test and documented the entire experience. The video, which shows him walking through the streets of Lahore, is now going viral on social media.
The vlogger, Alex Wanders, embarked on this social experiment with a simple goal: to find out how people in Pakistan would react if he wore an Indian cricket T-shirt. The reel was shared with the caption, “Is it safe to wear an Indian cricket shirt in Pakistan?” With his camera rolling, he confidently stepped into the bustling streets, sporting the blue jersey.
First Steps On Lahore Streets
As Alex started walking, the first interaction was normal as a man simply introduced
himself without paying much attention to the shirt. A few curious stares followed as Alex kept moving. “Getting strange looks right now,” he shared with his viewers while capturing the moment.
Friendly Encounters
The video shows Alex walking past a group of people eating at a shop. A young boy stepped in front of the camera and invited him to try the food. Alex, who only speaks English, admitted that he couldn’t fully understand what was being said. Soon after, another man greeted him warmly with a smile.
“So far so good. Nothing’s happened,” Alex noted.
His Verdict From The Walk
After spending enough time on the streets, Alex shared his takeaway, saying, “Turns out, if you’re wearing Indian T-shit in Pakistan, nothing happens because people here are so friendly.”
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How Did The Internet React?
Since being uploaded, the video has been viewed more than twelve million times. Viewers had plenty to say in the comments section.
A user commented, “Bro is on the mission of ‘Akhand Bharat’ (United India).”
Another joked, “Bro is risking his life for views.”
Some people pointed out that the real reason for the calm reactions was not the shirt but Alex himself. “They are reacting to your face and accent, not the attire. Give this jersey to a local guy and hide yourself and the camera to see the real reaction,” a person said.
A viewer pointed out, “You were making a video, that’s why nothing happened to you; otherwise, brother, a lot would have happened to you.”
“People are kind there (I think),” read another comment.
A number of comments also compared the situation to India. “Good luck, mate. In Pakistan, nobody really cares. In India, I suspect you’ll have a very different reaction. But let’s see,” an individual wrote.
“If you do the opposite, you might end up getting beaten up. Just be careful,” someone else warned.
What Comes Next
At the end of his reel, Alex shared that this experiment is not over yet. His next step will be to wear a Pakistan cricket shirt in India and record people’s reactions there.
