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Joe Jonas Turns Viral NYC Parallel-Parking Struggle Into a Joke

The singer leaned into the moment with a cheeky TikTok reply and a tongue-in‑cheek Instagram video as the clip surpassed 11 million views.

Overview

  • TikToker Neha Nas posted footage on Dec. 7 showing Jonas attempting to parallel park in Manhattan with on-screen text noting she had watched for seven minutes.
  • Jonas jumped into the TikTok comments with a playful rebuke, writing, “And I saw you watch and not help once,” prompting a lighthearted back-and-forth.
  • He followed up on Instagram with a comedic clip referencing the incident, captioned, “just finished up parallel parking from yesterday.”
  • Fans and brands joined the joke in the comments, with quips from Slim Jim and QuickBooks UK as viewers framed the scene as a relatable city struggle.
  • Coverage cited view counts climbing past 11 million, and Newsweek noted it could not independently verify all details despite the widespread sharing.