Greater Noida (World Desk): The whole point of a vacation is to relax – but anyone who has traveled with friends knows that it is not that easy. Especially when your travel buddy is completely unaware of something called “airport stress”. This is the experience that vlogger Kevin has presented in a funny and relatable way in his latest viral sketch. The video not only made people laugh, but also reminded many of their own travels – with a little anxiety.The video starts with a relaxing scene where Kevin is sitting by the pool and saying “It’s only 10 am, our flight is at 1 pm.”
The face of his friend standing next to him reflects the emotion of every person who packs his bags at the first thought of boarding gate. When she expresses her concern about missing the flight, Kevin coolly says, “As long as I get to the airport by 12…”
To which her friend replies in frustration, “The flight is at 1!” To make matters worse, Kevin stops the car on his way to the airport and says, “Let’s go for a walk.” And in the end… he misses the flight.
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Reactions from the audience – laughter, triggers and a little anger too
The sketch went viral on Instagram, and people started sharing their own experiences. One user wrote, “This triggered my PTSD. I don’t even have to catch a flight, but I’m still stressed.” Another shared, “My friend once made me miss a flight in Antigua. He was let go, but I had to spend $500 the next day!” A third user was clearly angry, “If I travel with a person like this once, I’ll just block him next time.”
Some, however, could relate to Kevin’s character. “That’s me! I prefer to relax at home rather than sit at the airport for hours – and haven’t missed a single flight yet.” “One time I was at the airport but was so relaxed in the lounge that I missed the boarding call.”
Over 7 million views – why did this sketch touch hearts?
The reason for this video’s success is its comedy that sticks so close to reality. We all know a travel buddy – or maybe are one ourselves – who doesn’t panic until the last minute before missing a flight. This sketch not only makes for a laugh, but also shows that travel isn’t just about the destination, but also about the different people we travel with. And yes – next time you make travel plans, make sure you match your “airport stress” levels. Or you’ll either miss your flight… or your friendship!
