Spam calls from banks pitching loans or credit cards often disrupt daily life, but professional voice artist Tanya Nambiar found a comedic way to deal with them. In a now-viral Instagram video, Nambiar used her talent for voice modulation to prank a telemarketer, delivering laughter to millions online.
The video begins with Nambiar answering a call from a bank representative promoting «special credit card offers.» Instead of declining or ignoring the pitch, she chose to inject humor into the interaction. When the caller asked if she was interested in the deal, Nambiar flipped the script, responding playfully, “Are you lonely and looking for a friend?”
Taking the joke further, she instructed the telemarketer to “press one” if he wanted to continue chatting. Likely baffled by the unexpected turn of events, the caller complied. Nambiar, maintaining a mischievous tone, continued her lighthearted banter. However, the exchange took a surprising twist when the flustered telemarketer muttered a swear word and abruptly ended the call.
Since its upload, the video has garnered nearly six million views, sparking a wave of laughter and admiration. Commenters flooded the post with praise for Nambiar's witty approach, many sharing their own frustrations with spam calls.
One viewer commented, “This is brilliant! I’m trying this next time.” Another joked, “Finally, someone gave them a taste of their own medicine!” The clip resonated with those inundated by such calls, with one commenter