#DrummondPuddleWatch: Twitter users engrossed by live video stream... of a puddle

At the time of writing almost 20,000 viewers were tuned in to the fascinating scenes from Newcastle as pedestrians try to navigate the treacherous water hazard.

A variety of methods have been used to get over the obstacle, from climbing around it, jumping across it or simply wading on through.

The addition of the warning sign in the middle is a real help..

Watch for yourself here.

The stream has attracted thousands of comments from viewers.

One said: “What is this? We’re watching a puddle? This is so British,” while another user commented “People all over the world are talking about THE PUDDLE!”

Twitter reaction:

I'm live on #DrummondPuddleWatch lol pic.twitter.com/MGztf8yEmX

— Elliot Lewis (@ElliotFPLewis) January 6, 2016

best comment "why does someone in Newcastle even own a lilo?" #DrummondPuddleWatch

— Felicity Morse (@FelicityMorse) January 6, 2016

BREAKING NEWS: There's a man on a lilo in the puddle #DrummondPuddleWatch pic.twitter.com/DQNVzWzniy

— Elliot Wagland (@elliotwagland) January 6, 2016