A new social media trend has gained popularity worldwide, including in Vienna, where users are attaching their smartphones to subway train windows while the train is stationary at a station. The video then cuts to show the person running after the train on the platform, creating the illusion that the phone remains attached to the moving train. This trend, popularized by influencers like Oliver Muhl and Nikhil Kochar, has gone viral due to its visually striking nature and potential for high engagement. However, the Vienna public transit authority, Wiener Linien, has issued warnings against this practice, citing safety risks such as injury from tripping, potential harm to other passengers if the device falls, and disturbances caused by filming without consent.
A dangerous trend involving subway trains has reached Vienna, prompting warnings from local transit authorities. Users are attaching their smartphones with running cameras to train doors while the train is stationary at a station. After the cut, viewers see the person running along the platform as the phone appears to remain attached to the departing train, capturing the passing cityscape. This trend, popularized globally by influencers, aims for virality through visually striking content. The trend gained momentum after American influencer Oliver Muhl (22) posted videos showing the skylines of New York and Paris, achieving up to 29 million views. Indian influencer Nikhil Kochar similarly implemented the trend in Delhi, garnering 147 million views on Instagram. These clips often feature the song "Training Season" by Dua Lipa. To execute the trend, users typically secure their phones with tape to a window. However, before the train departs, the creator removes the device. Simultaneously, another person films nearby, creating an illusion that the fixed phone captures the runner's perspective. This technique produces a deceptive visual effect. Vienna’s public transport company, Wiener Linien, issued a warning against replicating this trend. They emphasized that attaching devices to trains is prohibited, highlighting risks such as potential injuries from falling objects or tripping. Additionally, passengers might feel disturbed by being filmed without consent. In a recent Instagram post, Wiener Linien urged users not to attach their phones to trains, stating that filming in public transport without permission is illegal. They clarified that commercial filming requires written approval, and disturbing other passengers is strictly forbidden. The company demonstrated how the trend could go wrong in a video, reinforcing that their rules apply universally, including to influencers.
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A new social media trend has gained popularity worldwide, including in Vienna, where users are attaching their smartphones to subway train windows while the train is stationary at a station. The video then cuts to show the person running after the train on the platform, creating the illusion that the phone remains attached to the moving train. This trend, popularized by influencers like Oliver Muhl and Nikhil Kochar, has gone viral due to its visually striking nature and potential for high engagement. However, the Vienna public transit authority, Wiener Linien, has issued warnings against this practice, citing safety risks such as injury from tripping, potential harm to other passengers if the device falls, and disturbances caused by filming without consent.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a trending behavior involving public transportation and safety concerns raised by an official body (Wiener Linien). It provides balanced information about both the trend’s appeal and the associated risks without taking a clear ideological stance. The framing is neutral, with a
The article discusses Sebastian Wachernig, a young farmer from Friesach known online as 'Woldwastl,' who shares his daily life with followers through social media. On October 16, he will appear on ServusTV, a regional Austrian television channel. The piece highlights his role as a social media influencer in the agricultural sector and mentions his collaboration with his apprentice Simon Peneder. It provides basic background information about Wachernig and includes a photo credit from ServusTV.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a cultural figure (a social media influencer in agriculture) and does not engage with political issues, policies, or figures. There is no framing that suggests a particular ideological slant.
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