This ‘Mosquito Torture Chamber’ Video Fails To Get Support Online

We’ve all been there – it’s a quiet night, you’re tucked into bed, and then it begins. The high-pitched whine of a mosquito, the phantom menace that can make even the most serene person contemplate a vengeful strike. Well, enter the internet hero who decided to take matters into their own hands, or rather, into a syringe.

This anonymous avenger has turned the tables on these tiny tormentors in a way that has both fascinated and horrified social media users. The video, which surfaced on the microblogging platform X, opens with a sight that sends shivers down the spine of anyone who has ever lost sleep to the relentless hum of a mosquito. Two of these winged nuisances find themselves trapped in the hollow space of a syringe injection, that part where you normally load the medicine, and no, this isn’t a cure for malaria but a unique form of mosquito justice.

As the mosquitoes desperately try to escape from the open tip, the person behind the camera plays a sinister game of cat and mouse. With a push of the syringe, the mosquitoes think they’re in the clear, only to be thwarted as the person places a finger on the tip, creating a vacuum that pulls the insects back in. It’s a cruel dance of freedom and captivity, and the internet can’t look away.

The video has gone viral, amassing over 29 million views, and the comment section is as diverse as it gets. Some users revel in the catharsis of seeing mosquitoes getting a taste of their own medicine. In a twist of empathy, some users couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt for the mosquitoes, forgetting the countless sleepless nights they’ve endured due to these miniature aviators.

A user wrote, “A mosquito torture chamber. PERFECT.”

Another user said, “I don’t think it’s deserved at all.”

A third user said, “That will teach them.”

“The torture was so cruel,” said another user.

Ever wondered why mosquitoes insist on serenading us with their ear-irritating buzz? One hypothesis suggests that these pesky insects are lured by the carbon dioxide we release while breathing. In their quest for a blood feast, mosquitoes navigate through the air, tracing the trail of carbon dioxide until they zero in on their unsuspecting target. Given that our ears are in close proximity to our noses and mouths, it becomes a hotspot for mosquito exploration.

Alternatively, another theory contends that the audible buzzing isn’t a deliberate choice but an inadvertent outcome of their flight manoeuvres. Mosquitoes boast remarkable agility, swiftly altering their direction in mid-air. When these winged nuisances hover around our heads, their flight patterns may involve frequent adjustments to dodge obstacles or to scrutinize us better. The continuous movement and mid-air recalibrations contribute to the distinctive buzzing soundtrack that we find ourselves subjected to.