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US Vlogger’s Amber Fort Video Calling Indians “Lazy” Draws Backlash

Many viewers objected to the sweeping generalisation, citing age, heat, steep gradients as reasons people paused.

Overview

  • American travel vlogger Charlie Evans posted an Instagram clip from Jaipur’s Amber Fort calling Indians “lazy” and “out of shape.”
  • He recorded himself on the descent pointing to visitors who had stopped midway, asserting they did not want to “go the extra mile.”
  • The video has drawn more than 4 lakh views on Instagram, with multiple Indian outlets amplifying the discussion.
  • Online reaction was divided, as a minority agreed with his fitness critique while many condemned the comments as stereotypical and culturally insensitive.
  • Commenters offered context such as age, health, heat, the steep approach and family groups; coverage notes he doubled down in the clip and no apology had been reported.