Hide with Humour, Seek with Controversy
“ The show, which can be seen on YouTube and other websites, was extremely abusive and it is not only ruining the clean image of the Indian culture & women but is also misleading today's youth ” (AIB) “ GOI has banned Comedy Central for misogynist jokes .” “ Comedian arrested for hurting sentimental and religious feelings ” These are some of the news that come up in our daily read, parallel to the many rapes and murders that occur. And being true bred Indians we take up the controversy instead of the crime. Its more like there are no controversies, we just pluck them from the crowd and run after it. The arrest, banning and criticism of humour comes in a country where immoral comments against women and unsuitable situations have been made by popular names time and time again. To quote politicians when talking about rape, “boys will be boys” “rape should not be made such a hyper issue” are the popular remarks. Yeah this is what the ideal India needs. In a country wi