Viral: Slipper on Rs 1,500 Vande Bharat seat? Toddler chooses mother’s lap over reserved seat

A woman’s joking remark about a ₹100 slipper “travelling” on a ₹1,500 Vande Bharat seat meant for her toddler has gone viral, splitting the internet between laughter and accusations of entitlement.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht

Updated : 1 February 2026, 6:55 PM IST

Toddler chooses mother's lap over reserved seat

New Delhi: A light-hearted video shot aboard the Vande Bharat Express has gone viral on social media, igniting a lively debate over parenting choices, public transport etiquette and content creation online.

The clip features a woman humorously pointing out that a reserved train seat booked for her young son was being “used” by a pair of slippers instead of the child. The video, shared on X, has clocked thousands of views and drawn sharply divided reactions from users.

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‘Rs 1,500 Seat, Rs 100 Slipper’

In the clip, the woman explains that her family had booked three seats one each for herself, her husband and their toddler for a journey lasting nearly seven to eight hours. She says each adult ticket cost around Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,700.

"हम वंदे भारत में है। हमने तीन सीट बुक किए थे। एक मेरे हसबेंड का। एक मेरे बच्चे का और एक मेरा। मेरे बच्चे की सीट पर बच्चा नहीं बैठा, मेरे बच्चे की चप्पल जा रही है। 7 से 8 घंटे का सफर है और मेरा बच्चा औकात में है...चप्पल 100 रुपए की है।" pic.twitter.com/k2GtaBg1qT

— Arvind Sharma (@sarviind) February 1, 2026

While the child is seen sitting comfortably on a parent’s lap, the reserved seat meant for him holds a pair of slippers. Pointing to the footwear, the woman jokingly remarks in Hindi that a “Rs 100 slipper” is enjoying the comfort of a premium Vande Bharat seat, while the child chooses not to use it. She frames the moment as an ironic commentary on “aukaat” (status), clearly intending the remark to be humorous.

Social Media Reacts: Amusement or Entitlement?

Though the video appears to be recorded in a satirical tone, online reactions have been far from uniform. Some users found the observation amusing, praising the irony of a slipper “travelling in luxury” while the child sits on a lap.

Several comments leaned into sarcasm, joking that at least the slipper would remember its Vande Bharat journey. Others, however, were far less charitable, accusing the woman of creating unnecessary and cringeworthy content.

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Critics Question the Logic

A section of users pointed out that children below a certain age are not required to occupy separate seats and questioned why the seat was booked in the first place if the child preferred sitting with a parent. Some critics called the video entitled, arguing that no one forced the family to buy an extra ticket.

Others took a harsher tone, suggesting the video reflected misplaced privilege and trivialised genuine issues related to train seating and access.

A Snapshot of Internet Culture

The viral clip highlights how everyday moments can quickly spiral into larger online debates. What started as a casual joke aboard a train has become a flashpoint for discussions on social behaviour, public transport norms and the fine line between humour and entitlement in the age of viral content.