To the uninitiated, the premise sounds mundane, even boring. The video, which runs approximately 47 seconds long, appears to be handheld cell phone footage shot in a dimly lit kitchen or street food stall. The caption usually reads something like "Fresh eel soup" or "Traditional preparation."
The sudden panic over a "soup video" has caused many internet users to conflate the trend with one of the web's oldest and most infamous deep web hoaxes: (also known as Freaky Soup Guy ). Eel Soup Recipe: A Taste of Tradition with Saagar Phuket eel soup disturbing video new
For those who may be unfamiliar, eel soup is a traditional dish that originated in some parts of Asia, particularly in China and Japan. The soup is made by boiling eels in a savory broth, often served with vegetables and other ingredients. While eel soup may be a delicacy in some cultures, the video that's been circulating online is far from appetizing. To the uninitiated, the premise sounds mundane, even boring