A video showing a man in France cooking scrambled eggs under direct sunlight during a heatwave has gone viral, leaving the internet stunned. The clip, shared on Instagram by user Olivier Hude, shows a frying pan placed outside a window under the blazing sun with no flame or heat source beneath it. The pan, reportedly left in the sun for some time, was well heated. As soon as Hude cracks an egg into it, the egg quickly cooks and turns into an omelette.
Viral video sparks reactions on extreme heat
The video quickly prompted a flood of reactions online. Some users noted that such scenes are common during extreme summers in places like Delhi, Australia, and Arizona. Others jokingly suggested switching to solar cooking to save fuel and electricity. Hude captioned the post: "Scrambled eggs in a heatwave style."
The Tribune could not independently verify the authenticity or details of the viral post. However, the clip has been widely shared across social media platforms, with many expressing concern about rising global temperatures.
Netizens react with humor and concern
A user wrote, "This is Delhi everyday for 6 months." Another reacted, "0% language 100% understanding." A third commented, "I'm not even surprised. The way we are acting, global warming will surely do such things." The video has also reignited discussions about climate change and extreme weather events.
France has been experiencing soaring temperatures recently, with heatwaves becoming more frequent and intense. According to meteorological data, temperatures in parts of France have exceeded 40°C (104°F) this summer, prompting health warnings and advisories.
