A British holidaymaker was left baffled as he was enjoying the sunshine at his hotel in Tenerife, as he looked up to see something he wasn’t expecting by the poolside
The man was relaxing on a sunbed when he spotted the ‘odd’ thing (stock image)(Image: Getty Images)
A British tourist was left completely baffled while soaking up the sunshine at his Tenerife hotel, after glancing up to witness something he certainly wasn’t expecting.
Travelling to a new destination, whether it’s to chase the sun or embark on a city break, often brings with it culture shocks and surprises – particularly if it’s your first visit. From navigating a foreign language to sampling unfamiliar cuisine and customs, discovering a new culture is packed with thrilling moments. Occasionally, though, it can leave you utterly baffled – as one Brit found out during his recent trip to Tenerife.
Taking to Instagram, Emil Dale began filming from his sun lounger beside the pool at his Tenerife hotel. Clearly revelling in a lazy afternoon in the sun, he couldn’t help but question whether what he’d just witnessed was entirely normal for the island.
“So this is my first time in Tenerife, and, there was a man doing acrobatics, and then he said, after it, here’s Michael Jackson,” he said as he zoomed in on a Michael Jackson look a like performing as the King of Pop.
“And then, for the last 15 minutes, Michael Jackson has been doing like a mega mix of all of these songs,” the man explained, before revealing that the performer had also pulled off several costume changes throughout the show.
“And he’s doing a full set,” the gobsmacked tourist said. “But it’s like the middle of the day, and like, everyone is kind of watching.
“Is this, I’ve never been to Tenerife, is this a Tenerife thing?” he pondered, as he carried on watching the show.
Towards the end of the footage, he showed himself posing for a snap with the Michael Jackson tribute act, who was kitted out in a red leather jacket, white T-shirt and black hat, evidently channelling the pop icon’s signature stage looks.
“Michael Jackson appeared by the pool in the middle of the day on Easter Monday at our hotel in Tenerife while everyone was sunbathing,” he wrote in the caption accompanying the clip.
Numerous viewers quickly flooded the comments section to share their reactions, with many claiming to have witnessed the same act during their own Tenerife getaways.
“This is a Tenerife thing! we went on holiday and Michael Jackson was everywhere. pictures of him in the zoo, on every radio station etc. we googled it and apparently he stayed/toured there years ago and brought in loads of tourism so the locals love him,” one user explained.
“He’s always in Tenerife usually dancing round the streets busking he’s brilliant,” a second person added.
Not everyone was in agreement though, as someone else remarked: “Never saw this in Tenerife….”
Another user also commented: “No this is not a Tenerife thing. Its a all-inclusive-never leave your hotel-learn nothing about the culture your visiting-reserve your sunbed with a towel 6 o clock in the morning-thing. I’ve been to Tenerife and its beautiful. I never saw Michael.”