{"id":26276,"date":"2026-08-03T17:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=26276"},"modified":"2026-08-03T17:00:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:00:26","slug":"why-waste-water-sourav-joshi-faces-backlash-after-making-pool-inside-moving-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=26276","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Why waste water?&#8217;: Sourav Joshi faces backlash after making pool inside moving car"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"storyParagraphFigure\">\n<p class=\"content\">Popular YouTuber <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/my-intention-was-never-top-vlogger-sourav-joshi-clarifies-after-his-e20-criticism-leads-to-mercedes-clarification-101783951806499.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Sourav Joshi\">Sourav Joshi<\/a> is facing criticism after a video showing him and his friends turning the back of a moving vehicle into a makeshift pool surfaced on social media. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"artImage leadImage\">\n<div class=\" \"><picture class=\"leadImageClass\"><source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2026\/08\/03\/960x540\/Untitled_design_1785753578376_1785753581978_0cc37ce0-66de-4bec-8f10-1cda09107bde.png\" alt=\"Sourav Joshi's road stunt faces online backlash. (YouTube\/Sourav Joshi Vlogs)\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2026\/08\/03\/400x225\/Untitled_design_1785753578376_1785753581978_0cc37ce0-66de-4bec-8f10-1cda09107bde.png\" alt=\"Sourav Joshi's road stunt faces online backlash. (YouTube\/Sourav Joshi Vlogs)\" title=\"Sourav Joshi's road stunt faces online backlash. (YouTube\/Sourav Joshi Vlogs)\" width=\"360\" height=\"202\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"\">Sourav Joshi&#8217;s road stunt faces online backlash. (YouTube\/Sourav Joshi Vlogs)<span\/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">The video was originally shared on Sourav Joshi&#8217;s YouTube channel. After a clip from it was reposted on X, it received criticism from several social media users.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">The caption read, &#8220;God, please give Sourav Joshi some common sense. What is he even doing? Did he mistake a truck for a swimming pool? Is this even legal in India? As such a huge influencer, his actions can inspire millions of kids to copy him, especially since so many children watch his content.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">(Also Read: <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/trending\/i-tape-everything-woman-shares-unusual-paris-travel-hack-101785749000609.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"'I tape everything': Woman shares unusual Paris travel hack\">&#8216;I tape everything&#8217;: Woman shares unusual Paris travel hack<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">In the video, Sourav is seen filling the rear section of a moving vehicle with water, creating a makeshift pool along with three to four other people. The group is then seen travelling through the city while sitting inside the water filled vehicle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Take a look:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"content \">\n<h2>Why are people criticising the video?<\/h2>\n<p>Many social media users felt the stunt sent the wrong message, particularly because of Sourav&#8217;s popularity among younger audiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">One person wrote, &#8220;He doesn&#8217;t have any sense.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Another commented, &#8220;We&#8217;ll do anything in the name of content.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">A third user said, &#8220;There is no limit to what he&#8217;ll do for <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/trending\/i-quit-50-lpa-job-i-was-terrified-woman-shares-why-she-left-corporate-career-to-become-a-content-creator-101775294344692.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"content.\">content.<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Some also raised concerns about water wastage. &#8220;Why are they wasting water?&#8221; one person asked.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content \">\n<h2>What did others have to say?<\/h2>\n<p>Not everyone agreed with the criticism. Some felt the creator was simply making entertaining content and should be allowed to do so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">&#8220;Gotta do it for the content, bro, and he&#8217;s got the cash to pay the fine too,&#8221; one user joked.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Another commented, &#8220;Many influencers have already done it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">One person defended the video, writing, &#8220;They are enjoying themselves and posting their crazy life. There should always be someone who thinks outside the box.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">(Also Read: <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/trending\/the-whole-month-is-still-left-bengaluru-woman-breaks-down-17-200-in-expenses-by-the-second-day-of-august-101785751474976.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"\u2018The whole month is still left\u2019: Bengaluru woman breaks down  &lt;span class=\" webrupee=\"\">\u20b917,200 in expenses by the second day of August&#8221;&gt;\u2018The whole month is still left\u2019: Bengaluru woman breaks down  <span class=\"webrupee\">\u20b9<\/span>17,200 in expenses by the second day of August<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Others questioned why children were watching such videos in the first place. &#8220;Which parents allow their kids to watch such senseless content? Isn&#8217;t there better content online to learn from?&#8221; one user wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Another added, &#8220;Even God can&#8217;t help him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Meanwhile, one viewer came to Sourav&#8217;s defence, saying, \u201cLet him create his content. Is he asking you for money?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Popular YouTuber Sourav Joshi is facing criticism after a video showing him and his friends turning the back of a moving vehicle into a makeshift pool surfaced on social media. Sourav Joshi&#8217;s road stunt faces online backlash. (YouTube\/Sourav Joshi Vlogs) The video was originally shared on Sourav Joshi&#8217;s YouTube channel. 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