Sometimes, you come across a video that’s so delightfully unhinged you can’t help but laugh out loud, and this one definitely fits the bill. A devoted dog mom and owner decides to surprise her pack of Dachshunds in the most unexpected way: by turning herself into a giant balloon. Can you guess what happens next? If you think absolute madness, then you would be right. The Instagram video is packed with coconut oil, trial-and-error, and a lot of squeaky confusion from the pups. For anyone who’s ever tried to entertain their dogs with something silly, this one will feel hilariously relatable.
Owner transforms into a ‘giant balloon’ to get Dachshund pack’s reaction in video
The video begins with her prepping for “round two” after an earlier attempt ended with a dramatic balloon pop. This time, she’s armed with coconut oil, determination, and a very large orange balloon. Getting inside it isn’t easy — there’s plenty of huffing, puffing, slipping, and even another balloon bursting before she finally manages to pull it off. At one point, text on the screen even reads “panic starts to settle,” and you can tell she’s only half joking.
Finally, with some help, the balloon inflates around her body until only her head is peeking out. That’s when the real stars of the show make their entrance: her pack of eight Dachshunds. True to form, some immediately investigate with tilted heads and wagging tails. One brave pup named Einstein charges forward first, while others lose interest and run right past her. A couple even decides to “rescue” mom by popping the balloon with their teeth.
The clip wraps with her sitting on the grass wrapped in deflated latex, looking as defeated as the balloon itself. With over 22K likes, viewers can’t get enough of the silliness, calling it “the unhinged content we needed.” One commentator couldn’t stop laughing, she said, “OMG!! I have tears in my eyes!! You are such a good sport!!”
