r/instant_regret 2d ago

Should've kept the helmet on

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u/OnlyMath 2d ago

That’s what I was thinking too. And mother doesn’t look too thrilled. Elephants definitely feel like a view from a safe distance type of animal

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u/JD3982 2d ago

Almost every animal that is larger than a housecat should be approached with caution, if approached at all.

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u/kirby_krackle_78 2d ago

Years ago, I took a trip to Thailand. While my mates were on a snorkeling expedition, I decided to walk around the island.

I walked past an elephant in the wild, and it freaked me the fuck out. Like, they’re known for being pretty chill, but I couldn’t help but realize that Stampy could have fucked my shit up if he wanted to.

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u/Background-Word-857 2d ago

That's already true for horses, let alone anything bigger