As mentioned in earlier write-ups, We, the Indians, are inherently Filmy! By ‘inherently’, I meant that parents of most of us might have been filmy in ‘their own’ times as well.
But, in our times, we have one advantage (among many) to express our ‘Filmy being’. And, that is – “Memes”.
I have already said this to many of my friends that, Caricature/Cartoon which is known as “व्यंगचित्र” in marathi, was a popular way of expressing Humor in the past times. But, there was one problem. Only handful of people who were artists, could to it. Others, even with good humour couldn’t express themselves before the world, much effectively.
Internet and Social Media along with Democratizing Freedom to Express, has also Democratized the Freedom to Express- “Creatively“. And, this is what has led us, to Rise, (rather Flood!) of Quality Memes.
Be it election results, be it Cricket Matches, be it any popular occasions- Memes have become INTEGRAL part of our ENTERTAINMENT, rather LIVES!
Look at the above meme, it is indeed Hilarious!, but, on a serious note, inorder to create such meme, one needs 3 things:-
1) Good Interest in Movies
2) Knowledge of International Affairs
3) Wisdom to Interconnect above both, at RIGHT TIME and at RIGHT PLACE!!
Thus, I strongly feel, if something like ‘Global Meme-Based Creativity Index’ is curated, India and We, the Indians would leave everyone aside and grab the top position🤞.
Vijay Bhandare 