“Play Stupid Games Win Stupid Prizes”: Fans Call Out Kite Surfer for Risking Life in Extreme Weather Conditions

New Zealand has terrific spots hidden in every nook and corner of the country that is suitable for Kite Surfing. However, when a Kiwi was very recently snapped while kiteboarding (also kitesurfing) in a water body inside a park, it sparked controversy among fans. But how could a playful, harmless, adventurous, and free-spirited sport like this anger so many people? Well, it might have to do with the recklessness involved amidst acute weather conditions in the country.

The surfer was kiteboarding inside the lake in Auckland Park. This minor activity that was snapped and subsequently shared over social media caused an uproar due to the recent natural extremities Auckland is suffering from. Fans are calling for better sensibility in treacherous conditions like this one.

Fans call out Kite Surfer for putting his life in danger amidst horrific conditions in Auckland

“Kite Surfing on Lake Auckland domain”, read the Facebook post alongside the picture of the surfer, shared by ‘Classic Kiwi‘. Auckland has been receiving some heavy rainfall for the past few days, which has caused devastation in many parts of the city. Roads have been flooded, sewers contaminated, and citizens are advised to take precautions amidst a few deaths and serious injuries. In lieu of such a tense situation, netizens did not treat a surfer near water, very kindly. Here’s how some of them reacted.

“Play stupid games win stupid prizes. Then people are asking why there’s any casualties during flooding. Cos if he goes underwater there’s maybe some unknown rubbish he’s unaware of”

“Why not make yourself useful and help people instead of romping in shit-contaminated water?”

“You want dysentery? Because this is how you get dysentery”

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Some, had not-so-harsh reactions to the post.

“Extreme weather, extreme sports. Go for it”

“It’s a big green field no more hazardous than the sea, sieze the day !”

“New attraction in Auckland buggers fixing it just go with it”

“It was a great sight and very entertaining. Brought a smile to us all watching, some joy over these crazy days”

Their comments ranged from ridicule to outright mockery, some even thwarted their anger. This isn’t the first time a surfer has come under the radar for their lackadaisical attitude, as Kelly Slater once received a lot of flak for his hidden role in increasing environmental concerns. However, some didn’t think there was a correlation between an extreme sport, and the present horrific conditions in the city.

Auckland is facing one of the worst natural calamities

Pictures have flooded the Internet over the past few days, showing some horrific images of what the floods have done. Apart from people losing their homes, and cars on roads submerged beneath the water, there have been reposts of deaths as well. These images are only increasing in number. Citizens of Auckland are consistently advised to take every precaution they can, such as avoiding low-lying areas and using GIS maps to get to safety.

With all these terrible conditions ravaging the city, some areas were still relatively unharmed, one of which was the Auckland Domain Park. Whether it was morally appropriate on the surfer’s part to kiteboard during such calamities, cannot be fully determined. Were netizens right in calling the kite surfer out? Tell us what you think.

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