So another one of life’s simple pleasures was snatched away from the people of India, as the government’s banwagon surged forward in all its glory. While porn was banned very silently and without any warning, the people of India sure did not let it go without making some noise.
Following the porn ban the social media erupted and everyone from the Twitterati to celebs decided to voice their opposition to it.
#NextBanIdea : Anyone who has an opinion different from yours must be banned. After all, you are always right.
— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) August 3, 2015
Ban idiots who think banning things is going to make a difference to Indian mentality.. #sooverthisgovt #NextBanIdea #sick #ashamed
— Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) August 3, 2015
Our very own RGV decided to respond to the ban in his signature over the top style
Now they have just banned porn but very soon the Government might come into the bedroom to see how couples are having sex
— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) August 3, 2015
And I think the government will direct couples on their positions and instruct them on the do’s and dont’s ..This for sure will b next step
— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) August 3, 2015
My problem with the #BanSarkaar is: Everyone knows bans immediately lead to illicit/pirated distribution. Piracy funds terror. Now? Bhakts?
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) August 3, 2015
Since the government doesn’t seem to slow down its banning spree, #NextBanIdea started trending on Twitter with users giving their own nominations for things to be banned in the future.
Let’s ban bananas, says this gentleman
#NextBanIdea Bananas because their shape is obscene and our culture doesn’t allow that!
— Hitman Cricket (@HitmanCricket) August 3, 2015
Or how about few tips for Mr. Zuckerberg?
Writing ‘Ma lyf mah rulezzzz’ on Facebook #NextBanIdea
— Anu Menon (@AyeNuMe) August 3, 2015
#NextBanIdea – Candy crush invites !
— Suruchi (@suruchikumar) August 3, 2015
And it gets better
#NextBanIdea Panelists speaking on The NewsHour…Oh wait…they are already banned from doing that!
— Rookie (@rookie_tweet) August 3, 2015
Ban smart women, male feminists (bleddy traitors!), gay people who don’t want Ramdev’s ‘cure’, anti- #gharwapsi minorities – #NextBanIdea
— Anna MM Vetticad (@annavetticad) August 3, 2015
Ban #SomnathBharti from speaking. Ever. On any issue. #NextBanIdea
— Anna MM Vetticad (@annavetticad) August 4, 2015
This should be top priority
Sooryavansam in #SetMax #NextBanIdea
— └ Ṓ Ṓ ʃ Ξ ΛƧƧ (@chulbul_chants) August 3, 2015
#NextBanIdea Youth don’t know history of RSS that’s y they made them fool this time But Vote carefully next time pic.twitter.com/KcErkKdUqv
— CANeha (@Nk3010Neha) August 4, 2015
Govt of india planning to ban quatab minar as it’s shape is obscene #NextBanIdea
— Aditya singh (@adit9212) August 4, 2015
Some more from the celeb tweets:
#NextBanIdea Ban all pants and trousers. Make khaki shorts compulsory.
— Shirish Kunder (@ShirishKunder) August 3, 2015
#NextBanIdea : Olive Oil (too western, only Indian culture desi ghee allowed); funny TV shows (why laugh?); Cappuccino, pizza (not indian)
— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) August 3, 2015
And finally an indication of how the future might look
Vijay: Aaj mere paas paisa hai, bangla hai, gaadi hai, bank balance hai, aur tumhare paas kya hai? Ravi: Mere paas 500GB porn hai! #PornBan
— └ Ṓ Ṓ ʃ Ξ ΛƧƧ (@chulbul_chants) August 4, 2015