An X user has shared a witty post on "Sharam Naam Ki Cheez"
Bilingual puns can often be among the funniest examples of wordplay. If you appreciate 'Hinglish' (Hindi and English) puns, you're in for a treat. A recent viral post features a hilarious take on a popular statement. Many of us have heard the Hindi phrase: "Sharam naam ki cheez bhi hoti hai" ["There is such a thing as shame"]. It can be uttered in surprise and disapproval when people behave in what is perceived as a shameless manner. The viral post takes the statement literally, by changing the Hindi "cheez" to the English "cheese."
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The result has been visualised in a picture of a cheese packet. In the post by X user Ankit Sawant, we see a mock-up of a packet with the brand name Amul on top. (Note that this is not an actual product by the company). We see a piece of cheese illustrated on it, along with markings that represent generic product information. The caption reads, "Sharam naam ki bhi koi cheese hoti hai!" Take a look below.
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Since being shared on December 19, 2023, the X post has already crossed 400K views and 10K likes. Many X users have loved the idea of the post. Several have replied to the original, expressing their appreciation of the witty wordplay. Check out some of the reactions below:
One user wrote, "Bahut baar suna hai, pahli baar dekha hai" ["I have heard it many times, but seeing it for the first time"].
Another user said, "Whoever came up with this name... surely has heard this line several times in his/her life."
A third declared, "Wow! Love that wordplay."
One user gave his own twist to the idea, stating, "Pizza without Amul Cheese - Besharm Pizza" ["Pizza without Amul Cheese - Shameless Pizza"].
Another pointed out, "Buy some sharam from the shop will sound slightly different."
"I don't think you could top this pun in your lifetime," claimed another.
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