Overview

• The Instagram clip catalogs odd questions such as whether Indians ride elephants to school or lack WiFi infrastructure.
• Gautam counters each query with sharp humor, joking that WiFi is ‘sometimes even faster than your brain’ and curry is eaten ‘only on days ending with Y.’
• Viewers in the diaspora and beyond have praised her quips, sharing their own stories and planning to use her comebacks.
• Hindustan Times, News18 and other outlets have spotlighted the post as a lighthearted yet telling look at persistent global stereotypes.
• The viral spread of the video highlights how short-form social media commentary can ignite broader discussions about identity and cultural awareness.