Navigating the bustling streets of Singapore can be a stressful experience, especially during rush hours. The city’s traffic is notorious, and it’s not uncommon for drivers to display their frustration through vulgar gestures.
The Unexpected Gesture
In a TikTok video that gained attention on August 28, a black car with a notably large spoiler was spotted waiting at a traffic junction somewhere along Simei. As the vehicle behind it came to a halt, something peculiar happened—the car’s boot slowly and mysteriously opened on its own.
To the surprise of the trailing driver, the car’s owner then cheekily extended his middle finger at him before casually closing the boot, all without alighting from the car.
This unexpected and unconventional gesture caught the attention of not only the driver behind but also thousands of viewers on TikTok.
The video quickly garnered over 7,000 likes and more than 1,100 shares, leaving many amused and bewildered by this unique expression of “road rage”.
@justinswarley best feature for those who love to tailgate 😇 #tiktoksg #cartoksg ♬ original sound – Justin Sng
The ‘Best Feature’ for Tailgaters
In the video’s caption, the original poster (OP) humorously claimed that being able to perform such a gesture is the “best feature for those who love to tailgate.” and that it is one of the “biggest perks” of driving a fastback car—a vehicle with a roof that slopes downward to the rear.
This unique feature added an element of surprise to the situation and demonstrated the driver’s creative approach to handling road rage.
Responding to comments, the OP confirmed that the car in question was a Polestar 2, an electric vehicle produced by Volvo. The Polestar 2 is known for its high performance and competitive range.
The Unexpected Twist
An astute netizen raised a question: What if the car’s boot refused to close after such a gesture? The OP provided an answer by sharing a second video that depicted precisely that scenario.
As the driver opened the boot, it unexpectedly got stuck, leaving the driver red-faced. In a comedic twist, the driver had to exit the car to manually shut the boot, entirely ruining the moment of unconventional expression.
@justinswarley Replying to @oyjc1234 felt like the biggest fool 🤡 #tiktoksg #cartoksg ♬ الصوت الأصلي – فهد ابن الموصل
A Harmless Prank
For those puzzled by the initial video, the OP clarified that the driver of the Polestar 2 was, in fact, himself, and his friend was filming from the car behind. It wasn’t a genuine road rage incident but rather a lighthearted prank that unintentionally went viral.