A social media star has revealed the “proper” way to blow out candles when hooked up to a fan, prompting one fan to brand the method “amazing”.
TikTok creator Rebecca Koltun, who uses the handle @notparalyzedjustlazy, revealed the method in a seven-second clip on the platform.
The short video shows the creator sitting in front of a birthday cake decorated with the number 25 and with lit candles.
A friend of the TikToker, who uses a wheelchair and a fan, is shown holding the fan near the candles to blow them out, before placing it back in its holder on Rebecca’s neck.
The New York state-based social media creator is seen smiling widely as she celebrates her big day with cake and candles in the clip, which has racked up more than 7 million views.
A video shared by TikTok creator Rebecca Koltun showed what she described as the “proper” way to blow out candles using a fan.
Thousands of viewers liked the short clip, which showed the 25-year-old celebrating her birthday with a cake and candles (pictured).
Rebecca, who has more than 110,000 followers on TikTok, frequently shares videos about life with a disability, including topics such as how using a wheelchair affects the type of clothes she can wear.
She has been using a wheelchair since 2021, after a skiing accident left her paralyzed from the neck down, according to her crowdfunding. page on Hope Help Live.
After the accident, he spent nine months in hospital while receiving treatment for his injuries.
Despite the severity of her injuries, she remains extremely active, according to the page’s most recent update, which shared some of her recent activities.
It said: ‘Rebecca has been incredibly busy these last few months. You strive to fill your schedule with fun, productive, and diversified activities.
‘He went to a Noah Kahan concert at Madison Square Garden and met Noah Kahan backstage. He attended an event about a book by author Jodi Picoult and was also able to spend some time and chat with her.
‘Just went to a Pitbull concert with T-pain opening at Jones Beach. I regret not having met Pitbull.
Additionally, she creates content for TikTok, including the recent video that shows her blowing out the candles on her birthday cake.
Fans of the TikTok creator took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the video, as well as birthday greetings.
Several fans commented on the video, sharing their thoughts and well wishes.
One said: ‘So beautiful everywhere. The smile is genuine, you are happy despite having given up so much. It shows me that I can be happy too. Happy Birthday!’
Another commenter wrote: ‘Happy birthday!!! I love the blow of the candle.’
One social media user shared their admiration for the TikTokker, writing, “I’m sitting here complaining about post-hip surgery pain, you’re an incredible inspiration.”
Another simply said: ‘This is amazing. Happy birthday, beautiful girl!’
And along the same lines, another added: ‘She’s so lovely! Happy happy birthday!’