A shocking new video has gone viral that features a man pushing past two women while filming a TikTok on a busy escalator at Barcelona's Sagrada Família metro station, sparking a widespread debate online.
While some critics labeled his actions as rude, a massive wave of internet users hailed him as a hero for standing up against public disruption. The incident was seen as highlighting growing frustration from the public over content creators and influencers treating shared transit spaces, sidewalks, and landmarks as private studios.
Tourists are known for using this metro escalator for a click of the popular and iconic Sagrada Família Basilica rising in the background. Defenders of the man emphasized proper transit norms, noting how escalators require leaving space for walking commuters.