A typical vegetable stand in Bengaluru’s Kathriguppe market has suddenly gone viral after a photo of a woman’s fierce expression went viral on social media. The 2024 photo, hanging loosely next to a cart full of tomatoes, papayas, and watermelons, captures the woman delivering a fierce, wide-eyed stare with no caption, no name, and no description.
The woman’s piercing stare promptly shocked not only the passersby shoppers but also X (formerly Twitter) users, giving rise to an avalanche of amused reactions.
A photograph of an unknown woman has gone viral after being spotted at a vegetable stall in Bengaluru’s Kathriguppe area in 2024.
Her image, showing a mix of disbelief and anger, was displayed next to a cart of tomatoes, watermelons, and papayas with no explanation.
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How the Internet Reacted
One X user joked, “My manager, when I request a hike,” while another cracked, “How does one sleep after this?” The sleep joke resonated with many, with someone else chiming in, “My doctor is going to call you for my lack of sleep in the next few days. Thanks.”
The joke didn’t end there. A user humorously referred to the woman as the “CCTV before CCTV existed,” and another became cheeky, writing, “It’s difficult not to fall in love when someone stares at you like that.”
Market Jokes and Nostalgia
The vegetable cart backdrop elicited additional lighthearted remarks. “Ok, ok, jeez, tomato is not a vegetable,” said one follower on Twitter, connecting the intense stare with food fights. Another looked back at stern teachers and wrote, “I hope you have learnt your lesson now.” Bollywood buffs also weighed in, quoting the popular song ‘Inn aankhon ki masti ke.’ to compare the dramatic tone of the image.
A Photo That Turned into Comic Gold
Adding to the fun, one user suggested the woman’s photo could keep bargaining shoppers in check. Another humorously said they would willingly overpay under her stern gaze: “I’ll buy five dozen for twice the price– please don’t look at me like that.”
In an age where countless images flood the internet daily, it was this simple, stern portrait—hung casually in a Bengaluru market that captured imaginations and laughter across the web.
