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There’s a scaredy cat in the concrete jungle.
Keeping your wits about you while on the streets of NYC is wise. But being so afraid of getting mugged or drugged that you can’t enjoy the city so-nice-they-named-it-twice is “ridiculous,” according to the online critics of one terrified tourist.
“Stay safe in New York,” Victoria, a notoriously overly cautious mom, captioned a viral vid of her anti-crime hacks during a visit to the Big Apple, where shootings and other malfeasances have recently reached a record low.
“I’ll share some tips that helped me stay aware and enjoy the city without any issues,” the married mom announced to her over 7.8 million TikTok viewers — many of whom were unmoved, and even offended, by Victoria’s panicked precautions.
From weaving the strap of her purse between her thighs to ensure that no ruffians made off with the handbag while she sipped coffee outdoors near Times Square, to barricading the door of her hotel room with towels, clothes hangers and an upturned ironing board for fear of nighttime trespassers, the blond took safeguarding to excessive extremes.
And annoyed New Yorkers let her know it.
“Girl, New York is NOT this dangerous,” an irked commenter assured.
“Are you ok?” a concerned viewer asked sarcastically, followed by a separate spectator declaring, “This is ridiculous.”
“When your pearls are clutched so tight you don’t enjoy New York,” another noted.
“I live in NYC, you don’t need all that,” argued a native, “everyone minds their own business.”
“It’s New York, not Gotham,” joked another, reminding Victoria that the five boroughs aren’t nearly as bad as Batman’s danger-ridden home city.
“If you’re that scared, don’t go,” an onlooker spat.
Snide remarks from the cyber cynics aside, a faction of folks on the internet actually applauded Victoria’s hyper-vigilance.
Fans were most supportive of the mother’s move to strap an Apple AirTag bracelet to her six-year-old son’s wrist during an evening stroll around midtown, where slashings and kidnappings still abound, despite improvements in public safety.
“Great tips! Staying aware while exploring New York is key to making the most of the experience. Thanks for sharing your insights!” praised a prudent tripper.
“Literally the only thing that made any sense to me was the AirTag for the kid,” added another, slightly less impressed commenter, “everything else is so unnecessary.”
