20 Random, Funny, And Unhinged Images That Show Off The Bizarre Side Of India
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By Vika https://pictolic.com/article/20-random-funny-and-unhinged-images-that-show-off-the-bizarre-side-of-india.htmlThe culture in India is one of the most diverse in the world. It’s a melting pot of various beliefs, traditions, languages, art, food and spices. The country is also known for its colorful festivals, architecture, clothing, and hospitality, which every citizen and tourist has the privilege of experiencing.
However, today, we’re looking at a side of India that people hardly ever see. Courtesy of the Instagram account “Rare Indian Images,” we’re taking a unique tour through the country full of fun twists and turns. Scroll down to start, and don’t forget to let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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Even though Indians have a sense of humor (as we can see from the images), it’s rarely appreciated by the public. Respect is very deeply rooted in Indian culture, so everything sacred to them shouldn’t be made fun of.
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India's residents also don’t appreciate crude humor or swearing and can be quite easily offended by such behavior. Therefore, comedy is very carefully approached in the country, as people who make jokes that tease communities or politicians risk punishment.
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In 2024, the Guardian reported that stand-up comics are nervous about performing in some parts of the country out of fear of being charged with a crime. The anxiety stems from the time when comic Munawar Faruqui spent over a month in jail because he mentioned a Hindu god in one of his jokes. After his release, he had to cancel all his shows as Hindu nationalists threatened to disrupt them.
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Similar things happened to other comics as well, one of them being Kunal Kamra, who said, “There is a growing culture of intolerance in this country, where taking offense is seen as a fundamental right and has been elevated to the status of a much-loved national indoor sport.”
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“India has always had humor, but in recent years a kind of literalism has spread, a very literal interpretation of the world, and humor has been a casualty. It’s dangerous to be funny. Humor is a powerful form of dissent,” social commentator Santosh Desai says.
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Political cartoonists have also lost their jobs after the Indian authorities complained about their work. While some try to balance creativity with personal risk, many have decided to stay away from politics altogether.
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