AI-Generated Video Shows Man Launched by Coke and Mentos Reaction Goes Viral
A viral video shows a Coca-Cola truck leaking onto the road near a Mentos truck, where a man collects the spilled drink before triggering a large foam explosion that seemingly launches him into the air. Social media users noted details like the Mentos truck labeled "mentes," suggesting the footage is AI-generated. The video, created by TechHalla using AI tools GPT Image 2.5 and Seedance 2.5, has garnered over 36 million views and sparked discussions about AI's role in creating such content.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 19 Sept, 01:10 pm. Other outlets followed.