‘How To Repel Another Human’: Man Goes Viral For Showing His Strange Method Of Driving Away Annoying People On Trains
A Malaysian content creator has posted a surreal video showing himself simulating demonic possession to scare off a loud, intrusive passenger on an empty train, earning over 5 million TikTok views in under a month.
Source: Yahoo Malaysia · September 25, 2026 at 8:02 PM · AI-assisted report
Single-sourceKUALA LUMPUR, 26 SEPTEMBER 2026 —
A Malaysian content creator has posted a surreal video showing himself simulating demonic possession to scare off a loud, intrusive passenger on an empty train, earning over 5 million TikTok views in under a month.
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Benjamin De Almeida, who operates under the handle @battling_with_my_flesh on TikTok and Benoftheweek on YouTube, documented the incident in a clip titled "How to repel another human." According to the video’s caption, the passenger’s behaviour was so disruptive—"PMO so bad he was so LOUD"—that De Almeida resorted to an exaggerated performance to reclaim his space.
The video begins with Mozart’s Lacrimosa playing as De Almeida, in a calm voice, sets the scene: "Did you know that if some psychopath ever sits next to you on an empty 6 a.m. train and proceeds to violate your personal space for the entirety of a two-hour ride?" The passenger beside him holds his phone close, his arm nearly brushing De Almeida’s body.
Suddenly, De Almeida’s demeanour shifts. His expression turns feral—teeth bared, nose scrunched—as he emits a guttural growl. He then adopts a wide-eyed, dramatic stare, biting his shirt collar and shaking his head violently while making hissing and barking noises. "Like Beelzebub is using your body as a pathway to enter the ether," he declares in an exaggerated, echoing voice, before collapsing into a fit of heaving and screaming.
The performance works. The passenger stands up and moves to the opposite seat, leaving De Almeida alone. The video ends with him still growling, as if ensuring the man stays away.
De Almeida’s method has sparked strong reactions online. Many viewers praised his creativity, with some admitting they’ve used similar tactics to deter unwanted attention in public spaces. Others criticised the passenger for choosing to sit next to De Almeida when empty seats were available. A few questioned why De Almeida didn’t simply move elsewhere instead of staging a theatrical scare.
De Almeida has not responded to comments on the video. His past content often blends surreal humour with relatable scenarios, and this latest post aligns with his signature style of exaggerated reactions to everyday frustrations. While his previous videos have gone viral, none have matched the engagement of this particular clip, which has resonated with millions frustrated by inconsiderate behaviour in public transport.
The post reflects broader discussions on personal boundaries in shared spaces, particularly in urban environments where public transport often forces close proximity. While some viewers see De Almeida’s approach as justified, others argue that psychological intimidation—even in jest—risks escalating conflicts rather than resolving them.
Whether this method becomes a trend remains to be seen, but for now, it has struck a chord with viewers tired of inconsiderate behaviour in public spaces.
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