No matter where Indians settle on the globe, their love for pompous festivals and desi food never dies. Capturing this sentiment, a video has been widely shared on social media where a Punjabi woman hilariously explains Dussehra to her British manager while asking to leave early to make pakoras (Indian vegetable fritters).
The clip, uploaded on Twitter, begins with the woman telling her manager, Mr Richard, that it is Dussehra and asks if she can go home early to spend time with her family and enjoy pakoras.
She then explains to Mr Richard about the Dussehra festivities and the mythological tale behind it in the simplest yet rib-tickling way. Using a hilarious blend of Punjabi and English, she narrates why the festival is celebrated and heaves a sigh of relief saying, “Haaye jor lag gaya mera sara (I put all my efforts into explaining it.”) But, it didn't stop her from expressing her love for pakoras. She adds, “Pakode you know, Mr Richard, we eat at every festival. Even during Christmas, we eat pakoras.”
"We love pakoday. Lady from Punjab working in London explains what is Dussehra and also her love for pakodas to his British manager, Mr Richard. Listen and enjoy pakodas,” the text attached to the video read.
We love pakoday.
— Danvir Singh दानवीर सिंह (@danvir_chauhan) October 19, 2022
Lady from Punjab working in London explains what is Dushera and also her love for pakodas to his British manager, Mr Richards.
Listen and enjoy pakodas ???? pic.twitter.com/51c4EA0tUz
At the time of writing this, the video amassed more than 45k views on Twitter and drew amusing reactions.
“Don't know if this was scripted, but haven't heard a more accurate and cuter Punjabi version of Ramayan…Died laughing…Nothing beats honest Desi Punjabi swag,” a user wrote.
Dont know if this was scripted,but haven't heard a more accurate & cuter Punjabi version of Ramayan!
— Jijo Thomas (@Jijo08) October 20, 2022
Died laughing..
Nothing beats honest Desi Punjabi swag ????????????????
Another wrote, “After hearing this, Mr Richard will be very much interested in eating Pakoday.”
After hearing this, Mr Richard will very much interested in eating Pakoday.
— Prasad (@cheerssmiling) October 20, 2022
Some lauded the expressions of the woman during the skit.
Expression and justification is just awesome
— Animesh Pratap Singh அனிமேஷ் பிரதாப் சிங் (@AnimeshPratap16) October 19, 2022
One person reacted, “This is frikking hilarious.”
This is frikking hilarious
— Temptation.girl (@ex_secooler) October 20, 2022
“This made my day,” a comment read.
This made my day! ????
— Lalitha Kumaramangalam (@kumaramangalaml) October 20, 2022
A user quipped if the woman could explain Holi the same way.
Hope she explained Holi festival as well ☺️
— Lama (@thelielama1976) October 20, 2022
“Much like how I told the story to my kids,” another user wrote.
Much like how I told the story to my kids ????????
— Smriti A (@its_Smriti) October 20, 2022
Isn't it funny?
