The video triggered a heated debate between those attributing the behavior to supernatural causes (ghost possession) and those emphasizing it was a medical emergency.

The most vocal support for the hostel administration came from a demographic of parents, particularly mothers, commenting on Facebook and YouTube.

Finally, a sizable portion of social media—mostly male users and general meme pages—has reduced the video to entertainment. Remixes, voiceovers, and "Sigma Warden" edits have already appeared on YouTube Shorts.