Dr. Shashi Tharoor's Stand-up Comedy - Millennial Lingo | One Mic Stand | Stand Up Comedy

Prime Video India

Prime Video India

2 min, 48 sec

A speaker uses millennial slang to describe the history of British colonization in India and its independence through non-violent resistance.

Summary

  • The speaker humorously interprets British colonization using millennial slang terms like 'lit af' and 'snack' to describe their attraction to India's resources.
  • They mention the 'empire that left us shook' and the resistance led by Gandhi because 'yolo' (you only live once).
  • India's non-violent approach to driving out the British is referred to as 'non-violent swag'.
  • The speaker, with a background at the U.N., plays with words like 'snack' and 'fomo' to engage with a younger audience.
  • Concludes with a light-hearted request for an apology from the British, a joke about East India Comedy, and a political quip about blaming Nehru.

Chapter 1

Introduction to British Attraction to India

0:00 - 8 sec

The speaker introduces the British fascination with India using millennial lingo.

The speaker introduces the British fascination with India using millennial lingo.

  • The British are described as 'lit af' upon seeing India.
  • India's resources were considered a 'snack' by the British.

Chapter 2

British Empire and Indian Resistance

0:08 - 17 sec

The British empire's impact on India and the subsequent resistance are humorously depicted.

The British empire's impact on India and the subsequent resistance are humorously depicted.

  • The empire left India 'shook'.
  • Gandhi's resistance is highlighted with the phrase 'all that because yolo'.

Chapter 3

India's Non-violent Struggle for Independence

0:26 - 14 sec

India's journey to independence through non-violent means is described with a playful twist.

India's journey to independence through non-violent means is described with a playful twist.

  • India's non-violent movement is termed 'non-violent swag'.
  • The speaker uses the phrase 'apna tai mayaga' to signify self-ownership post-independence.

Chapter 4

Millennial Lingo and Personal Background

0:40 - 38 sec

The speaker connects with the audience through millennial terms and shares personal history.

The speaker connects with the audience through millennial terms and shares personal history.

  • Introduces terms like 'fomo' and jokes about embracing it.
  • Compares being called 'snack' to a food item and shares experience at the U.N.

Chapter 5

Reiterating the British Colonization and Independence

1:17 - 32 sec

The speaker repeats the story of British colonization and India's independence with a humorous take.

The speaker repeats the story of British colonization and India's independence with a humorous take.

  • Mentions the British thought of Indian resources as 'snack' and the empire that left India 'shook'.
  • Reiterates Gandhi's role in resistance and India's 'non-violent swag'.

Chapter 6

Closing Remarks and Humor

1:50 - 35 sec

The speaker concludes with thanks, humor, and a political joke.

The speaker concludes with thanks, humor, and a political joke.

  • Thanks the audience and sets up for apologies from the British and East India Comedy.
  • Ends with a joke about blaming everything on Nehru.

Chapter 7

Final Thanks and Music

2:25 - 22 sec

The speaker ends with gratitude, followed by music.

  • Expresses gratitude to the audience.
  • The video concludes with music playing.

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