'Shauk Badi Cheez Hai': Man Prepares Gutka While Lying In Operation Theatre, Internet Is Shocked

On the internet, bizarre and unconventional occurrences have become somewhat of a norm, and one might think that nothing could surprise us anymore. However, every now and then, something comes along that raises the bar even higher. Recently, a video went viral showing a man preparing to consume gutka in what appeared to be the middle of a medical procedure inside a hospital’s operation theatre.

The video, which quickly spread across social media platforms, depicts the patient wearing an oxygen mask, with his finger attached to a pulse oximeter. Meanwhile, two nurses can be seen preparing for a medical procedure in the background. The sight of the man casually rubbing gutka on his palm in such a serious setting is both surprising and concerning.

The video was shared by a user on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, “Kanpur is not for beginners." While it is not confirmed whether the patient was actually preparing to consume gutka during a medical procedure, the video has elicited a range of

reactions, from humorous to bewildered.

One user humorously remarked, “Shauk badi cheez hai," highlighting the man’s seemingly nonchalant attitude towards consuming gutka.

Another user wittily commented, “Whole India is not for beginners."

Meanwhile, a third user humorously added, “Jaan jaaye bas tambaku na jaye."

This isn’t the initial incident of someone engaging in an unusual activity within an operating room. In a separate video, a man underwent brain surgery while playing his guitar at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Florida. Christian Nolen was dealing with a tumour in his right frontal lobe, which impacted his ability to use his left hand, leading to an inventive surgical approach.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr Ricardo Komotar, the lead surgeon, underscored the significance of awake surgery in cases where tumours affect essential brain functions. He stressed the necessity of ongoing patient monitoring to prevent unintended harm.

During the open craniotomy, Nolen was initially under anaesthesia but woke up during a critical phase of the surgery. Feeling overwhelmed, he was given a guitar and encouraged to play. Despite the urge to sit up, Nolen, with the supportive presence of the care team, focused on playing tunes by Deftones and System of a Down. The surgeons, while removing the tumour, closely monitored his hand function to prevent any harm, as the tumour was in proximity to the brain’s control centre for hand movement.