This penguin took 'Ekla Cholo Re' too seriously

In the frozen wasteland of Antarctica, a lone penguin waddles confidently towards the snow-capped mountains. It is certain that there is no food or amusement for the little guy in the ice there, which left us with the question of why it chose that path.

Is it because it has chosen rebellion over a mundane, mediocre life? Or has it taken the Rabindranath Tagore song "Ekla Cholo re" way too seriously? Maybe he refused to end his life in the 9-to-5 rat race. Who knows? 

But the netizens have already named it 'The Nihilist' penguin. Nevertheless, his act of resilience has totally taken the internet by storm.

But this clip has an old background story; a German filmmaker, Werner Herzog, documented a film titled “Encounters at the End of the World” in 2007, in which, he witnessed something rare. While all the other penguins were heading to the ocean, one little fellow took a U-turn and started heading in the complete opposite direction. He didn't seem befuddled; rather, he was heading straight for the icy mountains.

Herzog named his walk a "death march" because it was unlikely for a penguin to survive in Antarctic ice where temperatures drop below –50° Celsius.

Cybercitizens have multiple opinions on his plucky act. Perhaps he didn't start his march because he was extraordinarily brave; he walked away because the mountains don't ask, "Where do you see yourself in the next five years?" Maybe he needed the solidarity because he was tired of hearing that "Your brother swims faster," or "Why don't you glide a little faster, don't you eat the same fish as others?" Heck, even a certain someone has even injected themselves into the picture with AI to depict their march towards a nonsensical conquest.

Undoubtedly, we can reach the conclusion that the Adeliae penguin seen in the clip was not an ordinary bird; he was a motivational speaker without a tuxedo. Right now, he is guiding an entire generation to leave the toxicity behind if necessary.

But wait, before you type your resignation letter because your boss gave you an extra creative task with a three-hour deadline, hear me out with a tissue paper at your fingertips. Experts and filmmaker Werner Herzog assume that the penguin died soon after his atypical behaviour was captured. He reportedly marched about 70 kilometres inland, alone, before dying somewhere in the icy Antarctic region. 

As for why he decided to break away from the pack in the first place, experts assume it could be that the penguin could be exhibiting disoriented or "deranged" behaviour, which is rare but persistent— and even if redirected, the penguin would resume its fatal course — and attributes it to possible illness, injury, or confusion rather than intentional "nihilism."

So, yes, pulling out courageous moves is not bad; rather, commendable. This adorable creature has shown us that we can dare to explore paths less travelled. But sometimes, recognising that our everyday struggles are what give our lives meaning can indeed be a valuable perspective. And, if you really feel overwhelmed, don't hesitate to ask for support; that is what your loved ones are for, right?