A Canadian university is taking legal action against a YouTube prank creator after a bizarre classroom stunt allegedly turned a lecture hall into a mess of flying curry.

Ontario Tech University says content creator Fique Ayub disrupted lectures by throwing curry around a classroom during a prank he reportedly called “catch the curry.”

According to the lawsuit, Ayub entered a lecture hall and began tossing curry at students and even onto the ceiling while filming the incident for online content.

The university claims the prank caused panic and disruption during an active class and left one professor emotionally distressed after the incident.

School officials say the professor was left “traumatized” by what happened inside the lecture hall.

The lawsuit also claims the prank caused damage and forced cleanup efforts inside the building.

Ayub is known online for public prank-style content designed to provoke reactions from strangers in crowded spaces.

What the case shows

• Ontario Tech University filed a lawsuit against Fique Ayub
• The incident allegedly happened during an active lecture
• Ayub reportedly called the stunt “catch the curry”
• Curry was allegedly thrown at students and the classroom ceiling
• The university says a professor was left “traumatized”

THE BIGGER QUESTION

The case highlights growing tension between viral content creators and public spaces that never agreed to become part of online entertainment.

Universities, stores, airports, and restaurants are increasingly dealing with prank videos filmed for clicks, ad revenue, and social media growth.

Critics argue many creators now push boundaries further because shock value spreads faster online.

Supporters of prank content often argue these stunts are meant as comedy and not serious harm.

But schools and businesses increasingly say the disruptions create safety risks, emotional stress, and financial costs for people who never consented to participate.

THE OTHER SIDE

Ayub’s legal response has not yet been fully detailed publicly.

In cases involving prank creators, defense arguments often focus on humor, lack of malicious intent, or claims that reactions are being exaggerated.

The university, however, argues the disruption crossed the line from entertainment into conduct that interfered with education and harmed staff and students.

WHAT HAPPENS NOW

The lawsuit could determine whether the university can recover damages tied to cleanup costs, disruption, and alleged emotional harm.

The case may also become another example in the growing debate over how far online creators can go before prank content creates legal consequences.

Schools across North America are already increasing security and restrictions around unauthorized filming inside classrooms.

What we still don’t know

• How much money the university is seeking in damages
• Whether criminal complaints were also considered
• Whether Ayub plans to publicly respond to the allegations