
Grasshopper Panic: How an Auntie Became a Hero in Jurong
2025-09-17
Author: Arjun
In an unexpected twist during a ride near the Chinese Garden in Jurong East, a motorcyclist found himself facing an uninvited guest—a grasshopper!
On July 21, as he cruised along, the insect dramatically landed on his windshield, sending him into a frenzy.
This amusing moment was captured in a POV video that quickly went viral on TikTok, racking up nearly 60,000 views and over 4,000 likes.
In the video, you can see the startled rider pulling over and desperately seeking assistance from a passerby—an unsuspecting auntie.
He even offered her a tissue from his bag, hoping she would rescue him from his green foe.
"A massive shoutout to the kind auntie who saved me—truly, not all heroes wear capes!" the rider expressed in a statement to Stomp.
In his post's witty caption, he reflected on the situation, saying: "I mean… people have phobias."
This encounter has sparked laughter across the internet, with netizens chiming in with their relatable reactions. Comments ranged from playful jabs about his intimidating bike to understanding nods regarding the fear of approaching a stranger for help.
One user hilariously remarked, "Wah, your bike is so fierce, yet you're scared of a grasshopper?" while another quipped about the bike's color contributing to the absurdity.
This story serves as a lighthearted reminder that even the bravest among us can have their moments of fright—sometimes, all it takes is a little help from an unexpected hero.