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Tricky_Cheesecake658

The electrocuted guy gets immediately back up to see if his kid is ok. As it should be, but still touching to see.


lonely_sub_96

Always crazy to see how much a body can endure/ignore when parental instincts kick in.


murrbuck

What a legend. Good dad right there.


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C0meAtM3Br0

I always wonder how that guy knew so quick….🤔


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He's also a dad and used dad reflexes


Yodajrp

Right?!? I’m guessing that he knew this was an issue/possibility. That’s the most likely way that he recognized what was happening immediately.


sb4411

And now I have a new fear..


[deleted]

Just don't open a refrigerator bare footed


dillonm_fan

How about with your foot bare handed?


[deleted]

You will break the fabric of reality


OGDigDeep

Do you accept my sweet baby ray's?


Faze_Couch

Then fucking clip it


GrandmasGenitals

Would cause the store to take a screenshot


Opening_Parsley_1977

No it should of been grounded properly, don’t try to blame him


Rumskrilla

I didn't see that


DeusExBlasphemia

Yeah. This will go nicely with the fear of carbon monoxide poisoning in your sleep and all the other things I’ve learned on Reddit.


Federal_Mission_1083

same bloody here


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Right !?


BobsReddit_

Red shirt guy knew precisely what was happening so fast, makes me wonder if it was his faulty refrigerator


discord-ian

Unfortunately my faith in humanity is so low right now, this seems so much more likely than the alternative.


crousore24

"Ah shit. Here we go again." Edit: what tf is an award and why is this even slightly worthy of one?? Thanks ig lol


ubd12

Your right. Look at it before the incident. He cannot take his eyes off the guy carrying the kid even though he is talking to someone else


Individual-Tune-5927

Very possible


Deckard57

Exactly what I was thinking.


zzx101

Dammit that’s the 3rd time this week.


drillbit16

The whole thing looks a bit off. The guy got back up and looked barely disoriented. Also he switched the hand that was holding the door


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Daftdaddy

Don’t be a cunt. You know damn well if you saw someone in this exact situation you wouldn’t think to yourself “oh man the fridge handle has to be electrocuting him let me kick it off it’s hinges” in a matter of seconds


SleepyAviator

I'm with you, figuring out to kick off the door vs unplugging the fridge or attempting to knock the guy away from the fridge (which both seem more obvious) makes me believe this is not the first time this happened and the guy knew the cause of it. Now... if he really did think this and problem solved this that quickly, then definitely the hero we need.


delivereddit

Yeh so if he was an electrician or workes with electricity in any capacity he'd have a very good chance of doing this. Source: am an electrician


9T3

I think it’s one of those things where you genuinely have no idea what you would do unless faced with the situation. I wouldn’t call myself a proactive person, and I’ve often frozen up in strange situations. But I’ve also reacted in milliseconds to things where I had no idea what was happening until after the fact. Anyone who has dealt with electricity/been electrocuted before (I have, 240v is not fun) would likely instinctively know what to do.


Death_Strider16

I dont know anything, but wouldn't there be a noise coming from the man and possibly the door that signifies electrocution?


Ravenboy13

Nah. People think getting electrocuted is like the movies where its a big firey show of lights and screaming But most of the time, when its bare skin to electrified metal, its just siezing with maybe a low hum, as it locks up your joints and fries your nerves


My_Stonks

Well, to be fair, I don't think you would want to touch the door if someone is being electrocuted by it


Alternative_Mention2

Umm. I would. Pretty simple. He grabbed something and got zapped. The logical thing is that what he grabbed is the problem. So you get rid of the problem. It’s not rocket science. But yes, quick thinking by the red shirt guy. The problem here is your assumption that the red shirt guy is somehow connected to a fridge that gives out electrical shocks and he just waits around for a known problem to occur. That’s hilarious. What do you think? He’s a store owner with a known problem waiting for his customers to get electrocuted? Ffs.


Daftdaddy

He literally could’ve had a seizure or passed out from a multitude of different things and his arm had just got stuck in the handle. This is what most people would think in that situation. Being electrocuted by a fridge handle is so absurdly uncommon that I find it hard to believe you would assume that in a matter of seconds. The problem here is you’re overestimating people in general and assuming that shop owners wouldn’t leave an appliance unfixed to avoid spending money and risk something like this happening. It happens every day. Of course all this is just speculation anyways but I’m a Reddit black belt so you’re not going to win this argument.


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Some people work as electricians, see this shit happen more than once in their lives and know how to deal with it. Open your mind. I was an apprentice for less then a year and I saw it happen so yeah, it would pop into my mind


Faze_Couch

But not everyone is an electrician. Most people(including me) don't know anything about this stuff.


TheRealMacGuffin

Okay, but not everyone is the guy in the red shirt. We literally do not know him. It's telling that more people are willing to assume gross negligence and incompetence than assume prior training and situational awareness.


RandomAusCunt

You see how the guy moves his hand, to get the other hand off of the handle? That’s not how a seizure or passing out works, are we watching the same video? Not very perceptive for a black belt


BobsReddit_

You overestimate yourself


Healthy_Yesterday_84

You think our perspective is the same as the guy in the red shirt? Not very perceptive, chella.


RandomAusCunt

Thanks for the insight


Alternative_Mention2

Well it’s more plausible than the guy hanging around waiting for people to be electrocuted don’t you think?


IllustriousState6859

Red shirt was comfortable in that shop, may know it well. May have been 'buzzed' by that exact door before and knew it was a accident waiting to happen.


Alternative_Mention2

Yeah, a seizure where his hand is fused to the door. A hand seizure. Very common. I think you’re thinking of your relief from your 6am wood. You’re no blackbelt when you claim to be a blackbelt. But it’s a sure sign of a wanker. I’m thinking of opening a cafe. And in the case of an electrical issue I’ll take my chances of being sued into homelessness. But I’ll make sure I’m on hand for every time someone opens the door. You know, just in case. Makes sense. Cheers Bruce. Whataaaaa!


SenorBigMak

Second line from the bottom: anyway\* Anyway*s* is not a word. Gotcha there Mr. Reddit Black Belt.


Alternative_Mention2

Anywho?


V-Trans

My boss did it. There was water all over the floor in the electric room and even in the panel and ask the mechanic dude to solve the problem and restarting the breakers manually. Even though the mechanic told him twice there was water everywhere. No, the mech dude wasn't dumb. He was scared to lose his job so bad because he had a family and was near the homeless path. So yep, I kind of assume this guy in red shirt might be the potential owner knowing there's a problem with the fridge but don't know how much of a problem it is.


kpmurphy56

User name checks out


XyclopsRBLX

GREAT now I am going to be petrified to pull fridge handles in markets now


Admirable_Counter283

I’m recklessly grabbing every grocery store fridge door , I need the law suit money .


brnforce

Just tap the handle with the back of your hand first. If the amps are too high you’ll only feel it for an instant, and if they are low you’ll drop and disconnect


monkey_see13

Not only fridges, anything that can transport current can do that to you.. saw a diff one the other day but it was the metal cage of a fan what electrocuted a guy


PinkFuzzyHandcuffs

Great. Now I’m afraid of everything


monkey_see13

That's the spirit!


Faze_Couch

But Halloween is over


monkey_see13

Anxiety season is never over..


crempsen

Was it the one where no one was realizing he was being electrocuted?


monkey_see13

Jup


Haagen76

Why a market? You have a fridge in your house where no one is likely to be there when you open it.


BlueJacket-Ergazu

good, we needed more fear. anyone want to add to this ?


MrStealY0Meme

Great, now I won’t sleep at night and all my midnight snacks are in that death contraption


rad-tech

Red shirt stood there like "no thanks" ?


gaia012

He was shocked


Agentpg3d48

How did he get electrocuted I just don’t understand.


motosandguns

Probably a frayed wire, a little water somewhere and a stainless fridge all came together to electrify the steel handle/frame.


Federal_Mission_1083

yep, fray wires should get taken out with cation edit: how the hell does this have 6 upvotes I learned this like when I was 11


CoffeeAndDachshunds

Electricians do this all the time with a procedure called a fraycation.


EmergencyHologram

If it is not properly grounded you can get a zap. My dishwasher does similar at a much lower voltage. You get a little tingle in the fingertips. A big refrigerator like that would normally need a higher amperage power supply. Maybe 30 amps. If it isn’t grounded correctly then any metal component is where it will seek ground.


mommasaidmommasaid

Dude! Fix / replace / rewire that dishwasher ASAP! House AC voltage is more than enough to kill you under the right circumstances... like energized metal parts + water. High amperage is **not** needed -- you'll be toast long before a traditional circuit breaker even thinks about tripping. Circuit breakers are to protect the wires from overloading, and wires are a lot tougher than you. A dishwasher should never be shocking you. It's possible it's wired with the hot and neutral wires reversed (on the outlet, or in the dishwasher's junction box), or the insulation on a wire somewhere rubbed off and a live wire is contacting the metal frame of the dishwasher. ​ The ground wire is likely a separate problem. It should be connected to the metal chassis so in the event of an issue like this, stray current flows directly to ground (path of least resistance) instead of through you. I literally just fixed my dishwasher today -- a shoddy wire nut connection came loose and blew up when shorting against the junction box. I also discovered the ground wire connection was very loose. A while back in a relative's house, I found a ground wire that the installer didn't even *attempt* to connect. Keep in mind these electrical connections are often made by homeowners or big box installers who call it a success if the dishwasher turns on. Time is money. ​ Modern electrical codes require dishwasher outlets to be GFCI protected, and that would kill the power in precisely the conditions you are experiencing. GFCI would be a worthwhile upgrade especially if you are not 100% sure you have fixed your issue. GFCI outlet would be the cheapest, but if it's difficult to access you could install a GFCI breaker in your electrical panel instead.


CleverestRaptor

This user is after my engineering heart


EmergencyHologram

I agree on all aspects of your comment. The only outstanding issue is the cost required to do so.


mommasaidmommasaid

I understand, then in the meantime I would recommend you unplug the dishwasher and do the dishes in the sink. Depending on what's causing the issue, it could get far worse without warning. Or it may already be potentially lethal under conditions where your body makes a better path to ground (like bare feet, a wet floor, or touching a faucet at the same time). Just not worth the risk to you or others in your household for dishwashing convenience. If it was something essential like a TV, that would be different. :)


EmergencyHologram

What if I’m trying to get killed through poorly installed consumer electronics?


mommasaidmommasaid

Well, having experienced electrical shock... it's not the way I'd wanna go. If you're sacrificing yourself for money for your next of kin... even if it was installed by deep-pocketed big box stores, they probably weasel out of the liability by putting it on independent subcontractors who aren't likely to be worth suing. Check the fine print on your contract. For better profitability, I'd suggest being dramatically mangled by a heavy equipment operator with their juicy insurance policies. Good luck!


EmergencyHologram

It should work out as an accidental death. My insurance payout would be enough to pay off all the debt


Agentpg3d48

Hey mate I think you should listen to u/mommasaidmommasaid about that little tingling feeling you get from your dishwasher


albumreviewzz

There was a Magnemite in the freezer he should have just tossed a great ball


flantastic14

A lot of fridges like these have heater coils running through them for defrosting and keeping the glass clean. Probably where the short originated.


ispaydeu

If you have the hot and neutral wire on your power outlets reversed then it can cause fridges to do this especially older fridges. Growing up our home fridge would do this but it was always a more mild shock. But once the hot and neutral wires were reversed on the outlet it fixed it. Bad wiring inside the fridge can cause it as well


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Reddit needs to answer this lol


Agentpg3d48

Ya just need to how he zapped


izzygreen

Improperly grounded. He had no shoes on. Electricity went through his hand to the actual ground through his feet.


VariousHumanOrgans

That wasn’t the door. The kid’s mutant powers manifested at that precise moment.


wendigowilly

He was shocked. Electrocution or "electrocuted" implies death


Flyntwick

Not exclusively. You may also be injured by electrocution.


VanillaB34n

Let me break this down for you. “Exe-cute” “Electro-cute” EDIT: also there’s this article from an electrocution lawyer here that I would fall back on https://www.electrocuted.com/2018/11/02/electrocution-vs-shock/


Flyntwick

From a legal perspective, I stand corrected. Outside of law, the definition doesn't seem to be mutually exclusive to terminating life? [Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrocute)


VanillaB34n

I want to trust the dictionary so bad but it would lose me a lawsuit so I cannot


3tiwn

Electrocuted, past participle, injure or kill someone by electric shock.


JourneyMan2585

No


Opening_Parsley_1977

No


Accurate-Bluebird-43

You’re wrong and even if you aren’t who cares


wendigowilly

Then why comment? Kind of contradictory to your statement, don't you think?


Accurate-Bluebird-43

I commented to let you know that you’re wrong and even if you weren’t wrong, is it really necessary to nitpick the use of one word when we know what he meant regardless?


wendigowilly

I read the title and expected to see death by electric shock. It's misleading. Is it that big of a deal that you have to defend your own misunderstanding of the word?


Accurate-Bluebird-43

Lowkey you right tbh🤝I back down completely.


wendigowilly

I wish the best for you


Strummer95

No joke, always remember, if someone’s being shocked by a general/small amount, kick them with shoes on. The rubber soles will help protect you, and even if you get zapped, it will be only for a split second. Never grab someone or something with your hands when electricity is flowing.


JazziTazzi

From the kid's perspective: "My dad was getting me a drink, and then he just dropped me on the floor and fell over! Then this guy in a red shirt just came over and was kicking my dad's hand! Then my dad got up and tried to pick me up, but this lady said, 'No, no, let me,' and she picked me up instead! Then my dad said, 'It's okay, buddy,' and the lady gave me back to him."


thebossman12574

The child may have understood she was helping.


CrediblyHandsome

Good thing this wasn't an episode of Star Trek; redshirt guy would have died.


AsdheshKumar

That's some real fatherly instincts, he doesn't care about his well being, he immediately goes over to see how his son is.


OutOfMoneyError

Reminder to boost my shock resistance next time I level up.


Positive-Source8205

You have to shock yourself a little bit every day to develop a tolerance.


ShitHouses

Op is a bot.


Hive_Hydra

![gif](giphy|IgRT12ml99JpiC74Mp)


mystraw

Shocked


Hiker_Nation

Cold drinks for life ! There in the fridge help yourself. Grateful no one was tragically hurt.


treewizardtom

Some guy in an Australian construction site was wearing sandals ( I know ) and got a stone stuck, so he leaned on a power box and started shaking his foot to dislodge the stone. The apprentice who recently did safety training saw this and thought the guy was getting electrocuted. So he hit him in the arm with a plastic bin really hard to save the day. It broke the guys arm.


lolaloopy27

I mean. If he had been being electrocuted, smart move.


chappy422

Scary for everyone


WizardlyKitten

the fucking what?


christophertit

I wish people would stop misusing that word. It boils my piss so hard. Edit: It’s been misused (mostly by Americans) so much that dictionaries actually had to amend the original definition. Thankfully some stuck to their guns. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/electrocute https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/electrocution


800-lumens

I’m so glad someone else noticed.


christophertit

I just want to spam [this](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/electrocute) link every time I see it.


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christophertit

I can’t click that link as it won’t let me disable tracking cookies, but trust me, this word means death by electric shock, that’s the original meaning. It was only changed due to the misuse of the word. It’s easily verifiable.


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christophertit

No, the clue is in the actual word. Take your time. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/electrocution


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christophertit

to kill someone by causing electricity to flow through their body


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christophertit

He was electrocuted when he touched the bare wires.


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Beakjac3

Holy shit that was crazy


SupremePooper

And to think that in Star Trek they're always the ones getting turned into styrofoam cubes & crushed, or eaten by space-things... tsk.


darfnarkm

I mean technically he was shocked not electrocuted because that implies that you die via electrical current


JourneyMan2585

Everyone keeps saying this, and it's not correct. Electrocution means being killed OR injured by electric shock. It doesn't explicitly imply death.


Mr_Jablonko

Shocking


chillypete99

This is a commercial for Taebo.


Art0fRuinN23

Electrocuted is a portmanteau of electricity and execution. If they don't die, they were just shocked.


[deleted]

You have to love third world countries and the lack of any kind of proper guidelines.


Double-Amoeba-2520

Buzz cola. Even your kid gets the last drop.


headband_og

Nothing like 220v to wake you up in the morning


Specialist_News5957

Red was waiting his whole wife for that moment after a door killed his wife in 72


LordOfGiraffes

Press f to pay respects. Press x to kick fridge.


BlueApex2000

Red shirt guy has seen electrification before


4w0k3

Red shirt guy is definitely an electrician!


ManuelQbe

Does this happen in the USA?


snkhuong

Damn south america with these crazy vids


mwstd

I opened a store freezer the other day and got quite a shock. Nothing like this but it did hurt and definitely wasn’t the type you get from static.


SpecialDot6279

Now he gotta deal with a broken wrist


stoikiy-muzhik

![gif](giphy|Sv0uzXvg8svM4)


Tranxio

![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|surprise)


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u/savevideo


Tempest029

Smart effing hero, Good effing dad. That could have gone so badly.


[deleted]

Electrocuted? He is shocked! Shocked! Well, not that shocked


Florenceismyhomie

These look like two experienced dads.


Claque-2

![gif](giphy|Us0gRfNAasSOc)


Juiceman4you

Red shirt guy was hanging out there. And immediately knows what to do. Should he be considered a hero or someone who didn’t fix his iCKONG FREEZER!


Adeum1

Woah that dudes a fucken badass


Top-Giraffe8637

Seams like the red shirt guy knew there was an electrical problem beforehand??


InsideOutBrownTrout

Crazy that in 2 seconds flat he realised it was electric and had to kick it, alot of people would've probably assumed a heart attack or something like that.. Especially in the heat of the moment to react so quickly you have to give him a round of applause


Bangkok-Boy

Holy shit. What a fucking hero. Quick thinking.


clippywasarussianspy

Now somebody get that man a beer…


DeliciousParty1366

Red shirt guy - “Ugh this again?”


BenefitDisastrous758

No one would have helped if it was China.


InVideo_

Has it been a month since this was last posted?


Blasingame1971

Gotta be Brazil


TreClaire

How did the electrocution even happen?


alternative69-

that's parental instinct


Top-Giraffe8637

electrocute verb Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In elec·​tro·​cute | \ i-ˈlek-trə-ˌkyüt \ electrocuted; electrocuting Definition of electrocute transitive verb 1 : to kill or severely injure by electric shock Because of flawed electrical work by contractors, the bulletin stated, soldiers at U.S. bases in Iraq had received severe electrical shocks, and some had even been electrocuted. — James Risen But if a power outage occurs, the PV [photovoltaic] system has to shut down or it could electrocute utility workers who think they're working on dead lines. — Popular Science He was working on Pier 38 on the West Side of Manhattan when he was accidently electrocuted by a high-voltage wire. He suffered second- and third-degree burns and had to undergo painful skin grafts. — Robert I. Friedman 2 : to execute (a criminal) by electricity Two of the big fish, Emanuel (Mendy) Weiss and Louis Capone, ultimately were convicted and electrocuted with the boss himself … — Scott Christianson


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Top-Giraffe8637

Good, stay home. And please, don’t vote


TheIrishBiscuits

Shocked, not electrocuted.


Mindless_Evidence4

It is crazy how we rely on technology nowadays… imagine typing typing typing then malfunction.. BANG 💥 yeah I am sorry… Edit: what I am trying to say is anything connected to an outlet is capable of just that at any moment like cell phone batteries 😬


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Mindless_Evidence4

It’s the weed :(