Screengrab from viral video
A heartwarming video of a US vlogger gifting a new bicycle to an Indian boy has gone viral on social media, drawing praise from viewers.The vlogger, known as @jaystreazy, shared the video on Saturday with the caption “Viewers Made This Possible.” The reel, which shows him surprising the boy named Samarth, has already garnered over 124K views.In the clip, Jay is seen approaching the boy and asking, “Do you want a new bicycle?” The surprised child smiles in disbelief before agreeing. Jay then takes him to a nearby shop, where the shopkeeper shows various cycle models, including German and Cambio brands. Samarth eventually chooses a bicycle worth around Rs 24,000 ($280) .
When the boy asks why the vlogger wanted to buy him a new bicycle, Jay explains that it was a collective effort from his viewers. “There are a few people that really like you,” he tells Samarth in the video. “They saw you with an old bike that was halfway broken, and they think you deserve a nicer one.”Before finalizing the purchase, Jay insists on speaking with the boy’s parents. “I need to speak to his father first. If he says no, we can bring it back,” he says.
The pair then visit Samarth’s home, where Jay meets his mother and explains, “I’m a tourist, and while live streaming, my viewers wanted to give some money to buy a new cycle for your son.”The wholesome gesture quickly won the internet’s affection. Netizens reacted with love and heartwarming messages. One user wrote, “Aww, this is so sweet! That kid must be super happy!” Another commented, “A bicycle for a kid is like a dream come true. Back in the days, I enjoyed my bicycle a lot because we had no mobile phones—just fun rides with friends.” |
