Forget OYO, forget Airbnb. The hottest new “accommodation” in India’s Silicon Valley isn’t a luxury hotel — it’s a hollow concrete pillar under a flyover, courtesy of one audacious man who turned urban infrastructure into a makeshift bedroom.
The Viral Video That Broke the Internet
A 30-second clip, shot by a passing biker near Hebbal Flyover, has racked up over 2.1 million views in just 6 hours. In it:
- A man in a faded blue shirt is seen crawling inside a hollow support pillar (about 3 feet wide).
- He curls up with a torn blanket and a plastic bag pillow.
- A stray dog stands guard outside like a furry concierge.
- The biker zooms in, whispers: “Bhai, yeh kya hai? AC room?”
The man? Dead asleep. No reaction. Zero cares.
Netizens React: From LOLs to Life Hacks
X (formerly Twitter) is on fire:
“Bengaluru traffic so bad, even homeless people prefer pillar AC over standing in jam.”
— @TechieTales (87K likes)“Plot twist: He’s a Google engineer on sabbatical.”
— @BengaluruMemes (42K retweets)“Next on Zomato: Pillar Sleeps – 4.8 stars, ‘Quiet, no neighbors, 10/10 location.’”
— @SwiggySarcasm
One user even started a GoFundMe parody:
“Help Raju upgrade to a double-pillar suite with WiFi.”
BBMP’s Official Response? Crickets
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) was tagged 1,200+ times. Their reply?
“Under investigation. Public urged not to enter structural pillars.”
Translation: “We didn’t know this was possible.”
Engineers later confirmed:
“These pillars are hollow for weight reduction. But not for human habitation.”
The Man Behind the Meme
Locals call him “Pillar Anna” (Big Brother Pillar).
He’s been spotted there for 3 days, sources say.
- Daily routine:
- 6 AM: Tea from nearby stall
- 7 AM: Crawl in
- 6 PM: Crawl out, feed dogs
- 10 PM: Back to “room”
“No rent, no EMI, no society aunty,” he reportedly told a curious auto driver.
Is This Genius or Dangerous?
| Pro | Con |
|---|---|
| Free shelter | Risk of collapse |
| Zero noise | No bathroom |
| Dog security | Monsoon = flooded |
| Viral fame | BBMP might seal it |
What’s Next?
- BBMP plans to install grills on all hollow pillars (goodbye, 5-star nap pods).
- Local startups are already pitching:
“PillarBnB” – Book a pillar, get a blanket!
Final Verdict
In a city where 1 BHK rent = ₹35,000, this man didn’t just beat the system —
he slept inside it.
Pillar Anna: 1
Bengaluru Housing Crisis: 0
Tag your overworked friend who needs this nap spot.
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