‘Polar Express In Real Life’: Viral Video From Antarctica Leaves Netizens Confused

A viral performance of “Typical Workday in Antarctica” has gone viral on the Internet. Based on the perception of Instagram users, a man tried to enter a speeding train in the middle of a snowfall. Meanwhile, in the video a man can be seen trying to close the door of the train while the train moves at high speed. For social media users living in warmer parts of the world, the unusual video has them captivated.

The video clip was shared on Instagram by a user named Tomasz Kurczada. According to the description of his Instagram profile, the man is the head of the 47th Polish Antarctic Expedition. Based on the video, the man appears to be on one of his expeditions making his way through the ice-covered polar region. The caption on the post said, “Typical workday in Antarctica. 47th Polish Antarctic Expedition. King George Island.”

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In the video, a man is seen holding the door firmly but it ends up being shaken by the strong wind. Due to the strong wind, the things kept inside the room can also be seen moving. When the other person tries to reach out, the other person who is recording the video can be seen spreading his arms in an attempt to help the struggling person.


Since Mr Kurzaba shared the video a few weeks ago, it has been viewed more than 24 million times. The video simply shocked internet users, and many even believed that it was captured on a train.

One of the confused social media users wrote in the comment, “Wait… so this is not a moving train?” In response, several users suggested it was a train, while others said it was not. Another social media user applauded the door, saying, “Just curious why the doors are not made to open inwards? Also, given the snow, that could block it from opening as well and all.” block people in?”