Man Turns Himself Into ‘Chair’ for Girlfriend on Busy Sidewalk
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By Carl Samson
A man who turned himself into a chair for his girlfriend to sit on in public has gone viral on social media.
The scene, which was caught on video, took place in the middle of a sidewalk in New York last month.
As seen in the video, the man squats to accommodate his girlfriend, who appears to be attending to an urgent phone call.
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Towards the end, he is seen giving her a smooch on the back.
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It is unclear when exactly the scene occurred, but the video appeared on What Is New York’s Facebook page on June 21.
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The sight drew mixed reactions from netizens, with some pointing out that the couple caused problems for pedestrians.
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Meanwhile, others joked that the woman could actually be talking to another man.
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Still, some found the act inspiring.
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Images via Facebook / What’s in New York
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