Woman Mistakes Robbery for Tickling at Jeepney Stop
ROBBERY – A viral Reddit post has been making the rounds after one young woman shared a surprisingly funny—but undeniably dangerous—experience with a would-be thief.
It all happened early one morning around 6:00 a.m., while she was waiting for a jeepney on her way to school. As she stood at the stop, a man slowly moved closer and began lightly poking her in the side. Thinking it was just someone being playful or trying to tickle her, she moved away—only for the man to follow and keep doing it.
Annoyed, she finally raised her voice and said, “ANO BA KUYA KANINA KA PA AH! BAT KA BA NANGINGILITI?” To her shock, the man snapped back and told her it was a holdup. Still not fully grasping the situation, she sarcastically responded, questioning why he was so close and still “tickling” her if it was supposed to be a robbery.
It was only after the man suddenly ran off that she realized he had been holding a knife the whole time. Onlookers were stunned, and one woman pointed out that the student had been focused on the “tickling” even while a weapon was involved. Fortunately, the crowd at the jeepney stop likely scared the would-be thief away.
Reddit users were both amused and relieved. Many praised the woman for staying calm—unknowingly—and joked that her ticklishness might’ve actually saved her. Others chimed in with similarly strange experiences where danger was mistaken for something harmless.
Meanwhile, during a robbery, it’s important to stay calm, cooperate, and avoid sudden movements. Don’t resist or try to fight back. Once safe, report the incident to authorities and try to recall key details like the robber’s appearance and actions. Avoid touching anything that could serve as evidence, and if there are witnesses, ask them to stay. Consider speaking with someone afterward to help process the experience.