Australian TV personality Robert Irwin took a trip to Singapore recently.
The 20-year-old, who’s the son of the late Australian zookeeper and conservationist Steve Irwin, was seen giving the famed King of Fruits a go at a Geylang stall.
In a video posted on TikTok and Instagram on 17 July with the caption “Robert vs Durian”, Irwin stands in front of Durian 36, a stall along Geylang Road.
“I’m in Singapore, and I’m going to try the famous durian,” he said, adding that it is “the most polarising food” in the world.
The camera then pans to a vendor, who cuts a durian open revealing the morsels within, before handing it to Irwin.
Expressing how nervous he is, he adds that he’s unsure if it’s a good sign that he has been given plastic gloves for the experience.
“What have I done,” he said.
“Everyone either says it’s great or it’s literally the worst thing they’ve ever eaten,” he added before sniffing the durian’s flesh.
He then shows himself donning the gloves, adding that the smell is “confronting”.
Source: @robertirwinphotography on Instagram
Following several failed attempts to nibble on the flesh, he finally takes his first bite.
“It’s good”, he said, while wincing and coughing.
“It’s actually not bad,” he said with a pained expression, while trying to hold back his coughs. “It’s good. I like it.”
Irwin then shows a thumbs up, laughing, before ending the video by saying “cut”.
Many netizens were left in stitches over Irwin’s reaction towards the fruit.
One Instagram user said his expression and words did not exactly agree with one other.
Source: @robertirwinphotography on Instagram
Another user teased him by repeating his words in the comments section, while adding emojis to reflect his real thoughts.
Source: @robertirwinphotography on Instagram
One netizen commented that his compliments were most unconvincing.
Source: @robertirwinphotography on Instagram
A TikTok user found it amusing that he appeared nervous while trying durian but not when catching a crocodile.
Source: @robertirwin on TikTok
Another user agreed, pointing out his bravery towards terrifying animals but his hesitation when trying durian.
Source: @robertirwin on TikTok
It seems Irwin, also a conservationist and zookeeper like his father, was in town with his sister and mother, Terri Irwin.
His mother, too, posted a video on her Instagram account showing the family spending time at popular tourist spots in Singapore.
They include Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Zoo, and National Orchid Garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
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Featured image adapted from @robertirwinphotography on Instagram.
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