KUALA LUMPUR: A video capturing sailors' joyful reactions to a fresh shipment of ice cream aboard their ship has gone viral, charming viewers with their playful enthusiasm.
Originally posted on TikTok by user Eddy Kerja Kapal, the clip shows the sailors eagerly passing around containers of ice cream, evoking amusement from many viewers.
"It's like they're receiving aid," commented user Piccolo, while Irin added, "Their excitement over ice cream is adorable."
User piah77 humorously noted, "A whole 'battalion' just to carry ice cream."
Eddy later clarified that the men were unloading not just ice cream but also essential supplies like rice, oil, and other foodstuffs to last 50 men for three months.
The blue Nestlé ice cream boxes, a familiar sight in Malaysian households, sparked further amusement. Many joked about their notorious reputation for being used to store raw food.
"Imagine opening them and finding fish instead," quipped user Mood Down.
Another user, @akakracun, added: "Beware the blue boxes. Even when I'm the one storing food in them, I still get fooled!"