You can file this animated Latvian railway safety advert straight in the ‘nightmares forever’ folder
There’s a long history of public safety films being absolutely terrifying and a little scarring to the horrified kids who watched them – but if they stop you messing about on escalators or with old fridges, it’s all worth it – right?
Over on Twitter/X, Swedish House Furniture – @UkuleleKev – once shared this amazing animation about respecting railways – and what happens if you don’t.
Aardman it is not!
This should have won an Oscar pic.twitter.com/EIEmjGHiC7
— Swedish House Furniture (@UkuleleKev) March 13, 2023
It’s like the time Daleks could suddenly fly. Here’s what people had to say about it.
I think this is Latvian for Fuck Around And Find Out https://t.co/VfOPPyBbAS
— Hamble was a Girlboss (@Prof_Quiteamess) March 14, 2023
One of my favourite freaky train cartoons! https://t.co/IQ87X8CKeN
— driverbod (@driverbod125) March 15, 2023
This…is…amazing… https://t.co/3WbaqiE4VS
— Peter Hearn Isn’t Here Anymore (@hearnesque) March 14, 2023
Was that Liam Neeson driving the train?
— Conlaoch (@Conlaoch69) March 14, 2023
“Heeeeere’s Johnny” https://t.co/m7hWKJ9l4d
— The Starkiller / Super Hans (@starkillervibes) March 14, 2023
WHAT THE HELL. https://t.co/AT7if8zt8i
— MickyBell (@MickyBell) March 14, 2023
Catherine – @ciderlass – was remarkably chill about an engine chasing kids upstairs.
I love this. And it's slightly less terrifying than the safety videos of my youth… https://t.co/7HpF3N0DfB
— Catherine (@ciderlass) March 14, 2023
But let’s take a look at one of the old warning films she might have seen.
She may have a point.
You can watch more Latvian railway safety ads here – if you dare.
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Source Swedish House Furniture Image Screengrab