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A video of a driver repeatedly circling a roundabout, posted on Reddit, has received significant attention. The post, titled

The video taps into a shared urge to break mundane traffic patterns, a moment many drivers recognise but rarely act on.

Key details

  • The video was posted to r/funny and has a score of 145,703.
  • The clip shows a driver circling a roundabout multiple times.
  • Top comments suggest the driver is keeping tires warm or acting on intrusive thoughts.

Discussion angles

  • Intrusive thoughts: Many commenters see the act as giving in to a common, playful impulse.
  • Tire warming joke: The top comment theorises the manoeuvre is to keep tires warm.
  • Rarity of opportunity: A cited comment notes it's the first time the driver had a clear path to perform the circles.
  • World needs more whimsy: Some commenters express appreciation for harmless, joyful behaviour they say is missing in daily life.
  • Personal experience: Another commenter says they have done the same thing, including circling roundabouts for fun.

Top comments

The community reacted with amusement and recognition, many claiming they have had the same urge or done it themselves. The tone is lighthearted and approving, with jokes about why someone would do this.

They have to do this to keep the tires warm.
u/rydan · 15,554 score
First time I've ever seen them spaced out enough.
u/Bobby837 · 12,195 score
There's a drastic shortage of whimsy in the world. This made me very happy.
u/DroppedSoapSurvivor · 7,013 score
When the intrusive thoughts win
u/plutino- · 3,947 score
I've done this. I will occasionally circle a roundabout a few times. That's fun too.
u/bigryanb · 1,708 score