One-hit KO: Woman accidentally smashes TV screen while testing virtual reality game

One could say the virtual reality game was a 'knockout' experience — for the TV, that is.

That was what happened at an event held at Suntec City mall, when one young woman ended up punching a hole in the TV screen while testing out a virtual reality (VR) headset.

In a clip posted to TikTok on Tuesday (Dec 13), the young woman is seen immersed in a boxing game as her friends cheered her on.

Wearing a VR headset by Pico, she appears to give the virtual match all she's got in one round, but that was when things got wild.

Approaching the screen, presumably for better aim, she launches a mean right hook that lands squarely... on the TV screen.

Upon impact, Huasze and friends could be heard letting out a collective gasp. Cue the all-too-apt "Oh no, oh no" TikTok music.

Immediately aware of what she'd done, the young woman recoils in shock as the camera continued to capture the awkward moment.

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A shot captured of the aftermath showed the cracked TV as well as the look of horror and remorse on the woman's face.

Thankfully though, Huasze replied in the comments that staff members at the event did not make them pay for the damage.

"They were really nice about it and said it happens often so we didn't have to pay. We did ask but they said it's fine," wrote Huasze, adding that they "felt so bad".

In another video showing the incident without any background music, Huasze noted the deafening silence which followed the punch, and how the staff was more concerned if her friend had been injured.

Commenters noted that the unfortunate accident was a testament to how realistic the experience was.

"They need to pay you for the promotion of how good it is," shared one user.

"Smooth transition from virtual reality to reality," observed another.

One commenter added that the event organisers should have boxed up the monitor to prevent such accidents from happening.

Similar VR fails have been captured by users around the world, thanks to the hyper-realism of VR tech, or perhaps due to the failure to consider potential safety hazards. Just take a look at this compilation:

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In a #nonsponsored reply, Huasze shared that those who wished to check out the event can do so till Dec 18. 

Just remember to rein in those punches.

candicecai@asiaone.com

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