A viral video capturing the moment shows the man confidently pouring a can of the famed energy drink over the rear window of his car, only for the window to crack and smash, leaving viewers in a mix of shock and disbelief.
I can’t believe anyone drinks this garbage. pic.twitter.com/eaLfOCVwix
— Ben🕊️ (@2BJDJ) February 24, 2024
The incident, which has quickly become the talk of the internet, showcases the man, who, perhaps inspired by Red Bull‘s slogan ‘gives you wings,'” decided to see if it could give his car’s window some ‘extra strength.’ Instead, he got more than he bargained for as the window gave way under the unexpected chemical reaction, raining down glass in a dramatic fashion.
Eyewitnesses and netizens alike have been left scratching their heads, wondering how a beverage known for its energizing effects could lead to such a disastrous outcome. Experts speculate that temperature differences could have played a role, turning an ordinary can of Red Bull into a catalyst for catastrophe.
The video, now circulating across platforms, has attracted a flood of comments, with some users joking about the incident and others expressing concern over the safety implications of such experiments. ‘Guess it really does give you wings…right through the window!’ quipped one user, while another advised, ‘Stick to drinking it, bro’
The man, who has remained anonymous, is said to be shocked but unharmed, albeit a little wiser about the unpredictable nature of science experiments conducted without proper research. Meanwhile, the car, now sporting a gaping hole where its rear window used to be, serves as a reminder of the day Red Bull’s promise of a boost went a step too far.
But there’s an innocent explanation, at least, according to Twitter (X)’s community notes.
Energy drinks contain water, sugar, caffeine, certain vitamins, and other ingredients like taurine, but none of these substances have properties that would weaken or crack glass under normal conditions. If a window cracks after pouring a liquid over it, it’s more likely due to pre-existing flaws in the glass or extreme temperature differences between the glass and the liquid, not the liquid’s specific chemical makeup, leading to many to claim the video was staged.
