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Thousands of people across the North East are glued to their mobiles after footage of a puddle in Newcastle went viral.

The video could be one of the funniest things you see today as people attempt to navigate the unavoidable puddle in Drummond Central, in Jesmond, cheered on by hordes of people on social media site Periscope.

The link is only watchable on your mobile and some desktops – but believe us it’s worth it.

Tens of thousands people are currently fascinated by #DrummondPuddleWatch – the number one trending topic in the UK.

(Image: @drummondcentral)

The live stream was started by creative agency Drummond Central who are based in Newcastle.

Walkers can be seen trying to wade through, tip-toe around and even make a long jump across the puddle.

The livestream has managed to put a happy spin on the miserable weather which has seen homes flooded and businesses closed.

You can watch the video on your mobile by following this link https://www.periscope.tv/w/1YpKkrVPNVyxj

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