Funny Things that Happen only in India!
As a country, India has a lot to offer, and all those people who travel to India will have different stories to tell. Different narratives that describe their experiences as they backpack across the country. But, every now and then along with the spectacular tales of amazement, we come across certain beliefs and see things that make India different and a tad bit funny.
Let us take a closer look at some of the things that travelers have found funny when they journeyed to India.
● Adaptive Billboards and hoarding: Anyone who has said that India lacks creativity have not come across the unique billboards and hoardings. When you travel to India you may come across movie and brand titles being re-adapted in some of the most unique and creatively crazy ways. Trust us, we won’t be surprised if half of your photos capture these funny and unique designs.
● Technology Trumps Sanitation: You will be surprised to know that India which is a rather populous country has people who are more driven by technology than by sanitation! According to polls conducted India has some 565 million people connected via mobiles but, only 366 million people have access to a proper toilet.
● Non-verbal Confusions: They say actions speak louder than words, and if you stick to the same logic, you will surely get confused. People in India have a tendency to confuse their non-verbal signs. For example, most people have the same gesture for say yes, no, and maybe as well.
● The Pioneers of Remakes: Now you can not deny that the people in India are creative to another level. The entertainment industry happens to be the biggest in India, and every now and then you might come across a movie or a tune that will be a remake of some international venture. Yes, indeed we are the pioneers of remakes, and that’s what makes us remarkably different.
● The God-Fearing Indians: If you ever come across walls filled with paintings and posters of the Indian gods and goddesses don’t be shocked. One of the funniest reasons why people fill the common walls with their deities is to keep people away from public urination! Yes, you heard that right, paint the god on to keep the public urinators away!
The Onion Thief: Every once in a while when the prices of the essential commodities like onions rocket sky high, you may come across funny incidents where thieves will decide to steal a truckload of onions. Talk about the easy way to beat the prices.
