The Internet is filled with inspiring videos of individuals exhibiting extraordinary grit and courage. But the very same social media platforms also have ample stock of clips that feature humans generating some questionable and non-rational choices. One such video has surfaced and gained traction on many social media web pages. What’s more, this one even requires a Superman suit. A comedian from Brazil dressed up in a Superman costume and pretended to quit a bus. The premise of the video that featured comedian Luiz Ribeiro de Andrade was that he would show off his strength by halting the moving car with one hand.
Unfortunately, he was hit by the bus he was pretending to quit. Fortunately, he did not endure any really serious injuries.
The ‘stunt’, according to the Daily Mail, was attempted in the Brazilian municipality of Barra dos Coqueiros on May 30. The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media. In the footage, the comedian was seen dressed head-to-toe in the Superman outfit, holding a matching microphone in one hand. He was seen standing in the middle of the road as the bus came speeding towards him. Unfortunately, Mr Luiz miscalculated the time it would take for the car to attain him and was hit by the bus.
He was thrown ahead due to the influence of the hit and stumbled before he regained balance. Despite issues not going as planned, the comedian was not one to accept defeat. Instead, he walked as if unaffected by the collision and even looked at the camera to say, “Now, I’ve seen I really am made of steel”.
He even added that he would file a complaint about the high-quality of the brakes on the car.
The comedian shared the video on his Instagram 3 days ago. Watch the video right here:
The report added that Mr Luiz also spoke to a nearby news outlet following the incident and confirmed that there was no dilemma with the bus’ brakes. “I take responsibility for everything. I went to the bus company so that the driver would not be penalised. There was no problem with the brakes. He did what he could and I acted wrong. It’s a stunt I always do, but this time it almost turned into an accident, and it wasn’t serious because the hand of God was there,” he was quoted as saying.
According to news web page Noticias, locals know Luiz Ribeiro de Andrade as “Superman”. It’s a character he has played for a decade.
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