Popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as “BeerBiceps,” is under fire for a controversial remark he made on the show India’s Got Latent. The clip, where Ranveer posed an inappropriate question to a contestant, quickly went viral and led to widespread backlash.
It left a lot of viewers reeling when the question was asked, “Would you rather watch your parents have sex for the rest of your life or join in once and stop it forever?” Annoyed viewers labelled it “vulgar” and “perverted.” To begin with, this moment satirizes India’s version of Got Talent, but it went too far for many.
Reasons for People’s Anger
Netizens took to social media to voice their displeasure at the star’s actions after hearing the comment. It was considered inappropriate by many, who also questioned his sense of humor. This view was not exclusive to social media; Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also expressed it, saying that exercising one’s right to free expression would not entail going beyond what is considered appropriate.
Two lawyers from Mumbai took it to the next level by filing formal complaints against Ranveer and others involved in the show. “Comments such as these are below societal standards, and may well influence negative thoughts in young minds,” they said.
Apology by Ranveer
With all the backlash coming his way, Ranveer released a video apology admitting his mistake. He said that the comment he had made was not funny and, therefore, accepted his poor judgment. He clarified that comedy was not his thing, which probably led him astray.
It was well-received by a few people; however, some felt it wasn’t enough to undo what was said.
The Bigger Picture
The case has led to a wider debate on what should be tolerated in the name of comedy. In this regard, critics argue that content creators have a responsibility to uphold certain levels, especially when their work cuts across all ages.
Journalist Neelesh Misra spoke about it, stating that such content promotes inappropriate behavior and brings down the bar of creativity. He mentioned that the majority of inventors have a race of money and opinions, which occasionally results in poor judgment.
Concluding remarks
Creators are reminded by this debate to carefully consider the influence of their words. Decency doesn’t have to be sacrificed for humor. However, though Ranveer has apologized, the incident does narrate the need for more thoughtful and responsible content, especially on social media that reach a vast number of people in the world.
