Kalenjin Man Excited on His First Flight
A Kalenjin man by the name of David Kiplagat is trending online after a video of his first flight experience went viral — and it’s for the most unexpected reason. Kiplagat, a professional athlete, was seen throughout the flight with his mouth wide open, visibly excited and awestruck by the experience.
In the now-viral video, Kiplagat’s expression of pure wonder has sparked mixed reactions, particularly from fellow Kalenjin TikTok users. The Kalenjin community is widely known for their tendency to appear smiling, with mouths often open — a cultural trait that has not gone unnoticed. Now, Kiplagat’s reaction has become the latest meme material, causing the Kalenjin community to face some light-hearted roasting from other communities online.
TikTok Reactions
The video has attracted thousands of comments, with TikTok users quick to jump in with hilarious takes on Kiplagat’s open-mouthed reaction. Here are some of the funniest responses:
👉 Vijey – “Tuaibishe kabisa” 😭😭 (You’re embarrassing us completely)
➡️ 1910 likes | 363 replies
👉 LouieCherry🤠 – “Huyu ni mkalee kuliko sisi wengine wote😭😂” (This one is more Kalenjin than the rest of us)
➡️ 62 likes | 8 replies
👉 @winniemwango – “Funga mdomo usimeze ndege😂” (Close your mouth before you swallow the plane)
➡️ 446 likes | 50 replies
👉 it’s Tasha – “Huyu ni mkalee kuliko sisi wote🤣” (This one is more Kalenjin than all of us)
➡️ 1001 likes | 36 replies
👉 Astro – “Huyu akisneeze anajilima kifua” (If this guy sneezes, he’ll hit his chest) 😂
➡️ 103 likes | 18 replies
👉 Lymoh Kelly🇰🇪 – “Heeheii🫴🫴 tutajitetea aje 😭😂kweli” (How are we going to defend ourselves now?)
➡️ 239 likes | 60 replies
👉 Dennis – “Huyu ni mkisii” (This guy must be Kisii)
➡️ 43 likes | 104 replies
👉 Bibi ya Jeshi – “Wacha apate pesa sasa aeke braces for better smile🤣🤣🤣” (Let him make some money now so he can get braces for a better smile)
➡️ 35 likes | 31 replies
👉 clewis sanga junior – “Funga mdomo pleli pakin” (Close your mouth, plane parking)
➡️ 1 like | 1 reply
👉 thee amida’s@88 – “Meno walai… matisengenge artani kwera” (The teeth though… like art pieces)
➡️ 103 likes | 39 replies
👉 Senior RK – “Hapa tutajitetea aje 😂 wakale wenzangu I give up 😂” (How are we going to defend ourselves now, fellow Kalenjins? I give up)
Kiplagat’s reaction might have stirred some playful embarrassment within the Kalenjin community, but it also highlights the joy and innocence of experiencing something new for the first time. After all, isn’t that what life’s about embracing the moment, even if it means going viral for it? 😆✈️
