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Man Mistakes Jogging Mom for Being in Danger, Goes Viral with Over 11 Million Views

Anna Grace Boswell
Photo Screenshot by TikTok / artsyfartsyag

A heartwarming and humorous interaction between a mother and her concerned neighbor has captured the internet’s attention, racking up millions of views on TikTok. Anna Grace Boswell, a novice runner preparing for an upcoming half-marathon, was out for her morning jog when her neighbor, Stanley, rushed over to make sure she wasn’t running from any imminent danger.

Boswell, a mother of two, caught the amusing moment on her front door security camera and shared the clip on TikTok. The video, which has since garnered over 11 million views, shows Stanley hurrying towards her, worried that something was wrong.

@artsyfartsyag CACKLING ☠️ Protect my neighbor at all costs. He had no idea what I was running from but he was READY to help! #runtok #runningera #halfmarathontraining #runwithme #runningtok ♬ Titanic flute fail – kate dwyer

“CACKLING,” Boswell wrote in the video’s caption. “Protect my neighbor at all costs. He had no idea what I was running from but was READY to help!”

TikTok users were quick to react to the adorable misunderstanding. One viewer commented, “He said ‘her?? Exercising??? No, she must be in danger,’” while another quipped, “He immediately knew the assignment but also was confused by the assignment.” A third user added, “Stanley was ready for war,” with someone else humorously referencing the popular State Farm ad: “Like a good neighbor, Stanley is there.”

Boswell explained to People that she had recently begun a five-day-a-week training plan and found running to be a great way to unwind after a busy day of looking after her two toddlers.

“As many guessed in the comment section, I’m still relatively new to the running game,” Boswell said. “I guess you can say I’m in the honeymoon phase.”

Reflecting on the moment Stanley stopped her, she added, “I was shocked when he asked if I was okay because in my mind, I looked very cool. I had on my running vest, hot pink shorts, and my favorite running shoes. I was feeling myself.” She joked, “He humbled me for sure! But he’s such a genuine guy. I knew he only had pure intentions.”

Despite Stanley no longer living across the street, Boswell still holds him in high regard. “Stanley is just an awesome human being,” she gushed. “In this day and age, I think you can’t let your guard down. There’s too much at stake. I’m so thankful I live in an area where neighbors have each other’s backs.”

The video’s viral success has led to Boswell and Stanley filming two more TikToks together, with viewers eagerly following their ongoing friendship.

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