India is celebrated for its rich cultural diversity, spiritual experiences, and distinctive local food and beverages. Recently, however, British influencer Sam Pepper made headlines for postponing his India tour after being hospitalized due to severe digestive problems, reportedly from consuming bhang.
The Incident
In a video shared on the Instagram account ‘Sam Pepper Clips,’ the influencer is shown trying bhang from a street vendor. While the exact location is not revealed, the footage features an elderly Indian man preparing the drink for Pepper, who appears eager to sample it.
As the video unfolds, Pepper’s health deteriorates rapidly. What began as a casual cultural experience soon escalated into a serious issue, culminating in his hospitalization due to severe digestive distress, allegedly linked to the bhang.
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Hospital Drama
In another video that has garnered attention, Pepper is seen in his hospital bed, clearly upset. He breaks down emotionally, claiming that Indian nurses had left his IV drip valve undone, which heightened his anxiety.
This raw moment has attracted significant engagement online, with many users commenting on his situation.
Sam has a melt down and starts crying when the Indian nurses leave his drip valve undone pic.twitter.com/wNlaTbVlhJ
— Sam Pepper Clips (@SamPepperClips) September 22, 2024
Social Media Reactions:
The incident has elicited a variety of reactions on social media, with some users expressing sympathy while others poked fun at the influencer’s predicament. One user remarked, “India’s food and drinks aren’t for everyone—hope he recovers soon!” Another added, “Bhang is not for the faint-hearted, especially for first-timers. Poor guy.”
Lighthearted responses also emerged. “He thought he was ready for bhang—India’s not that simple, mate!” quipped one user. Another suggested, “Maybe he should have stuck to chai—definitely safer!” In a humorous take on the hospital scene, one user joked, “The real adventure wasn’t the bhang, it was the hospital drip!”
