Man's 'pregnancy quirks' goes viral, garnering millions of views

SEPANG - A video of a man experiencing "pregnancy quirks" went viral on social media, amusing viewers and prompting many to share their own experiences and cravings.

In several video clips shared on TikTok, the man is seen circling a calamansi lime tree while sniffing its leaves, a video that has garnered over 600,000 views.

One of the clips also shows him returning from work with a sticker still on his forehead, which has so far accumulated two million views.

Ahmad Shafari Nazri, 37, from Sepang, said that he has been sniffing the calamansi lime tree near his house to relieve the symptoms he has been experiencing for the past three weeks.

"When I smell the tree, it does give me some relief. I didn't expect the video recorded and uploaded by my wife (Fasihah Ab Saba, 32) to go viral.

"This is actually the first time I've experienced such severe symptoms, even though I already have two children," he said.

Shafari, who works for a private company, admitted that his symptoms make him feel exhausted and nauseous, to the point where a colleague once had to drive him home because of his condition.

"However, for now, I still have a good appetite and don't experience any cravings," he said.

"I think these symptoms might be due to me breaking a promise to my wife. I had promised that if my wife became pregnant, I wouldn't play football, but I continued with my hobby," he stated.

"So, for now, I've had to stop playing football, not only because of my promise but also due to the symptoms I'm currently experiencing," said Shafari, who also coaches a children's football club.

Additionally, Shafari, originally from Pekan, Pahang, highlighted that his wife is now three months pregnant, and he hopes that the symptoms he's experiencing will soon subside.

"Whatever I'm going through, I see it as a test, and I hope my wife has a smooth pregnancy," he added.