U.S.VIRAL VIDEO
Man's new car found scratched after coconut ritual; clip sparks…
The thirteen-second clip shows the owner breaking a coconut before his new Maruti at night; the post blames jealousy, though nothing is verified.
On air: Kenji Moonfield and Gloria Vance on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Tribune: “Jealousy is an ugly thing: Man bought a new car, woke up to scratches; viral video sparks debate”, with reporting from Free Press Journal.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 4:02 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Kenji Moonfield and Gloria Vance.
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Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA man in India bought a new Maruti, and at night he broke a coconut in front of it, apparently as a traditional ritual.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBy the next morning the car was covered in scratches, and the video was posted by an X user.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Free Press Journal reports deep scratches on all sides, and says the owner captioned it, quote, when jealousy turns into damage.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe post alleges someone used a sharp object out of jealousy. That has not been independently verified, and the location has not been specified.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentOnline, people are split between jealousy and a parking dispute. Several shared their own scratched cars.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOne user said the culprits should be fined so heavy they remember it. I have known ministries with softer penalties.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA coconut, though.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe coconut did its job. It broke so the car wouldn't, and the car had other plans.
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