An unexpected turn of events during a romantic dinner for a couple at a restaurant in Rome has gone viral on social media, as an uninvited guest appeared, putting an end to the idyllic atmosphere. A rat emerges from the opposite wall, drawing attention and comments from users.
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In the video making the rounds on the internet, the young woman, while eating with the Colosseum as a backdrop, suddenly becomes frightened and freezes like a statue, looking at her partner with a worried expression. “Here’s a surprise visitor!” one user joked, while others shared similar experiences at restaurants in major European cities or advised future customers on how to react to these unexpected encounters.
🐀 🇮🇹 Turistas flagram rato enquanto comiam pizza em frente ao Coliseu, em Roma.pic.twitter.com/dzVnNSbLdt
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