In the eccentric carnival of Indian road culture, a new star has emerged. This time, it’s not a two-wheeler carrying a family of ten, or someone transporting a sofa on a scooter. Get ready for ‘Teslalto,’ the latest sensation that has the internet in stitches, and Elon Musk is being called to the front row of this circus.
The video which was shared on the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter), features a Maruti Alto, but not in the way you would expect. Initial frames give off a business-as-usual vibe but the plot is about to thicken. The driver, rather than inhabiting the driver’s throne, is seen lounging like a beach bum in the passenger seat, operating the vehicle with his foot as if he’s steering through the waves rather than the chaotic Indian roads.
The cameraperson-cum-bystander, bewildered and intrigued, couldn’t resist voicing the collective astonishment, asking about the driving technique that had seemingly sprung from the depths of absurdity. The man behind the wheel (or foot) remains the epitome of chill, continuing to cruise along with the ease of someone navigating a calm shoreline.
The cherry on top? The caption accompanying this spectacle reads, “Teslalto,” a fusion of Tesla and Alto, cheekily nudging Elon Musk about the peculiar blend of technology and Alto antics. The message is clear – India is ready for the Teslalto revolution, and Musk might want to take some notes.
Teslalto pic.twitter.com/oDrhYHwphX— Gagan (@1no_aalsi_) December 13, 2023
As the video navigates its way through the internet, it has already amassed a staggering 111.1K views and 1200 likes. The comment section? A battleground of hilarity, with users unleashing a tsunami of laughter.
One witty user couldn’t resist a classic, declaring, “Mentos Zindagi,” invoking the refreshing spirit of Mentos commercials.
Mentos zindagi— ᵗʰᵉ-ᶠᵃᵈᵉᵈᵍⁱʳˡˡ (@Jainshrasti24) December 13, 2023
Another slyly connected the dots, quipping, “Isliye Tesla India nahi aa rahi hai” (Maybe this is why Tesla hasn’t come to India).
Isliye Tesla India nahi aarhi hai.— AmiT (@elinfinite07) December 13, 2023
But the grand finale came from a visionary who proclaimed, “Elon: Our Biggest Challenger India is Alto-Uncles.”
Elon: Our Biggest Challenger India is Alto-Uncles.— Rishikesh Meena (@Meena_Kameena) December 14, 2023
The comments section, in general, was brimming with an avalanche of laughing emojis.