In this episode, we are going over a TON of memes that relate to the Desi experience. These memes describe how our generation relates to the generation above us (parents, grandparents, etc.) and also discuss important controversies (including the true value of Turmeric for human health). We hope you enjoy!
NOTE: We've hyperlinked the memes referenced in the show below, but they are usually only "click-able" when you listen to the podcast via Apple podcasts on your phone.
Relevant Memes and Bollywood Scenes:
NOTE: We've hyperlinked the memes referenced in the show below, but they are usually only "click-able" when you listen to the podcast via Apple podcasts on your phone.
00:28 – [MEME Reference] - "Curry Ways to Get Sick" - Cause, let's face it, we’ve all had our parents tell us that drinking cold water will make us sick.
02:32 – [SCIENCE Reference] – “Damn, holy shit apparently Turmeric is Scientific GOLD”
05:20 [MEME Reference] – “How Desi Parents Teach Math to Their Kids” HI-LAR-IOUS and true.
09:02 [MEME Reference] – "How Every Desi Kid Felt Growing Up as a Little Kid" - Honestly speaks for itself :)
12:33 [MEME Reference] – "Muje “aap” bola karo." KUDO If you can read the hindi subtitle, but if not, just go to this part of the episode for full context!
17:41 [MEME Reference] – “OK BOOMER – Desi Edition!” Sure we’ve all been in these shoes – where we always get unsolicited advice from desi uncles/dads.
21:30 [MEME Reference] – “Why Doesn't Bollywood Make Movies Like Inception?" – This is the closest that Bollywood has ever come to Inception. Just how random Bollywood can be at times.
23:16 [MOVIE Reference] – Mohabbatein: Can anyone tell us where this movie was shot cause the weather literally varies from scene to scene and they’re always wearing conflicting outfits LOL.
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