Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:07pm on 03 Feb 2026,Tuesday India Global
American tourist Charlie Evans sparked controversy after posting a video from Jaipur's Amber Fort calling Indians "lazy" and "out of shape" for resting during the 20-minute climb. The video, which garnered over 450,000 Instagram views, shows visitors stopping partway to rest, smoke, or drink beverages. Evans criticized them for not completing the climb despite paying entry fees. Social media reactions were mixed: some acknowledged fitness issues in India, while others condemned the remarks as stereotypical and culturally insensitive. Critics pointed to factors like age, health, weather, and steep terrain. Some users challenged Evans to visit hill states like Uttarakhand before making generalizations about Indians' fitness levels.
