New Delhi: A recent video capturing two women crawling on an escalator has gone viral from the railway station of Uttar Pradeshs Kanpur. This video generates a mix of humor and empathy among viewers. In the footage, a woman dressed in a vibrant yellow saree is seen carefully stepping off an escalator, while her friend, also dressed in a saree, follows behind on all fours. This seemingly unusual behavior is rooted in a real psychological condition known as escalaphobia, a fear that can make the moving stairs of an escalator seem daunting to some individuals.Understanding escalaphobiaEscalaphobia is the term used to describe an intense fear of escalators. This condition can cause significant anxiety, making it difficult for affected individuals to use escalators without feeling overwhelmed. In the video, the two womens cautious approach is a clear indication of their discomfort and fear. The fact that one of the women needed to get down on all fours for reassurance highlights the depth of their anxiety and their struggle to manage this common but challenging experience.Video surfaces on social media Escalators are not for beginners: pic.twitter.com/uCzedDYNLj— Atulya (@DesiMemesTweets) August 26, 2024Netizens reaction to the post This video has sparked a mix of humorous memes and sympathetic reactions online. The clip has gone viral, with netizens both poking fun at the situation and expressing understanding for the womens cautious approach.A user of X platform wrote, now rather than 1 pairs of limbs, 4 limbs are at danger of going under.now rather than 1 pairs of limbs, 4 limbs are at danger of going under 💀— ︎ ︎ (@kaulava) August 26, 2024Another user of X platform wrote in Hindi, The last jump was like the Avengers assembling. Last wala jump avenger assemble waisa tha— 😈 Sai Bharadwaj 🔫 (@saibharadwaj) August 26, 2024A third user of X platform wrote, Now a days escalator videos are getting funnier.Now a days escalator videos are getting funnier 😭😂— Yash Tiwari (@DrYashTiwari) August 26, 2024A fourth user of X platform wrote I do fear.I do fear— Shivani (ShivkiVani) (@_Shivkivani) August 26, 2024
