Petrol Attendants' Hilarious Distraction Tricks Leave Netizens In Stitches

• A recent viral video showcased two petrol attendants orchestrating a prank on a colleague
• The attendants successfully distracted their colleague, leading to the "disappearance" of her lunch
• Netizens loved the magic trick and flooded the comment section with good-natured laughter at the prankee's expense

As we navigate through life, a good laugh can spice up our otherwise monotonous routines. A fitting example of this is the recent video that went viral featuring the ingenious ‘magic tricks’ of two petrol attendants who orchestrated a prank to distract a colleague on a mission to make her lunch disappear.

The Facebook clip shared by @given.oliver.98 has over 950k views and starts with a female colleague, who is on a lunch break, getting ready to savour her meal. To her surprise, two male ‘colleagues’ were conspiring to launch a full-blown surprise. Two petrol attendants approached her while holding brooms up high in a bid to get her to look up and only focus on looking up. And that's when her lunch disappeared (as Africans would say, "It grew legs!").

The moment when the pranked colleague turned back to her missing meal was the best part of the show - the look on her face was a combination of shock, bafflement, and ultimately, side-splitting laughter as she comprehended the spectacular deception. The video ends with laughter from the three colleagues.

Watch the viral Facebook video below:

Why petrol attendants are known as Mzansi's entertainers

Petrol attendants are often regarded as the entertainers of Mzansi. In South Africa, there's a longstanding yet rarely discussed truth: petrol attendants are frequently among the most entertaining service providers. In addition to filling tanks and checking oil, petrol attendants serve as the first point of contact for customers. They greet patrons with a cheerful welcome, engage in small talk, and often provide an unexpected laugh or two.

The enthusiastic response to this viral video shows just how much South Africans enjoy laughter. Mzansi, known for its rich culture, unique humor, and vibrant spirit, embraces laughter wholeheartedly. This lighthearted prank resonated with many because it emphasized the value of good-natured fun. It demonstrated that even in the most ordinary routines, there's always an opportunity to bring cheer and joy to people's lives.

Netizens commented on the prank

Nzwaki Monchusi wrote:

"Must be Xhosas, my uncles did that too."

Tebogo Sweatz commanded the prank:

"Hayii, nami I didn’t see it coming; I had to watch it again. 😂😂"

Brendan Moleleki commented:

"Wait, I think I just lost my wallet after watching this. 😩"

Deejay Mathezy wrote:

"I can’t laugh too much, my landlord is around and I didn’t pay rent."

Keigh Namínçõ wrote:

"But she was about to smile..."

Mpho Mokone wrote:

"I also didn’t see it. 🤣🤣🤣🤭 I was expecting something to fall from above. 😁😁😁🚮 I only saw it when I re-watched the video."

Cypriel Sambo approved of the prank:

"That was a clean job. 🤣🤣 I didn't see!"

Kwinda Jabu laughed:

"No peace. 🤣🤣"

Da-Silva Shikongo shared:

"Scam of the Year.😂😂😂😂😂"

Andisiwe Jacqueline Ndara wrote:

"I also did not see that coming until I watched for the 2nd time."

Marcia Tebogo commented:

"Lol, I know this lady. Shevon girl 😂😂😂😂"

Noma Phyllus Nkumane wrote:

"Clean heist 😭🤣🤣🤣"

Sinempilo Mtshali applauded the 'clean' prank:

"😂😂😂😂 A perfect heist."

3 Briefly News stories about petrol attendants

• A petrol attendant beat the workday blues by dancing while performing his tasks at work, prompting netizens to donate.
• A Facebook video showed how a petrol station employee imitated a drunkard and entertained the internet and his colleagues.
• A grateful young man took to social media to thank a petrol attendant who found his lost wallet and returned it despite it being full of money.

Source: Briefly News