"Ee saala meme namdu” - RCB’s win breaks the internet along with the curse
Bengaluru: Eighteen years. That is how long Royal Challengers Bangalore fans waited. While most were patient, few were outspoken. RCB fans' commitment remained strong and kept the hope alive.
And on June 3, the glorious night when the final ball was bowled and RCB lifted their maiden IPL trophy, it wasn’t just the stadium that erupted. The entire internet went into meltdown mode, and somewhere deep inside Memeistan, a million tabs were opened.
For years, RCB memes had been the butt of every IPL joke. From the legendary “Ee Saala Cup Namde” being recycled with cruel creativity each season, to Kohli’s expressive frustration being turned into GIFs that said everything and nothing, RCB fandom was as much a test of humour as it was of loyalty.
Tables turned this year. Karma clapped. And the meme mill, like a Bangalorean after two filter coffees, went into overdrive.
The song, “Aisa pehli baar hua hai 17, 18 saloun mai” from a Salman Khan’s movie ‘Har dil ju pyar karega’ sounded like it was created for this very moment.
Since last night the internet is flooded with memes and comments. One such comment was, “What do we do now? We can’t joke about RCB anymore.” For a generation raised on RCB jokes, this sudden victory felt like someone swapped their daily heartbreak with a plot twist.
More than a decade long slogan of “Ee Saala Cup Namde” was not expressed in complete faith and hope.Now the slogan is rebranded to “Ee Saala Cup Namdu.”
A carousel on instagram shows prominent political figures with some witty meme, proving once again the uncanny ability of the internet users to mix sports,sarcasm and politics.
One such carousel shows a familiar face known for avoiding the real questions from real media with the caption, “Ab tu Bangalore bhi IPL jeet gayi… aap press conference kab karenge?”
(Even Bangalore has won the IPL now… when will you hold a press conference?)
Another one features the image of a well-known opposition leader with the caption, “Ab tu Bangalore bhi IPL jeet gayi… aap election kab jeetoge?”
(Even Bangalore has finally won the IPL…when will you win an election?)
While Instagram reels and Twitter threads are flooded with tributes to King Kohli, the meme factory is focused on RCB’s loyal fan following.
But beyond the memes and jokes, this win did something extraordinary. It united every cricket fan who deep down, wanted RCB to win at least once. It was the story of persistence, belief and memes that aged gracefully.
The internet, which once laughed at RCB, laughed with them now, turning the punch line into applause.
So, let the hangover continue for another 365. And as for the memes? They’re still rolling in, only this time, they don’t sting. They sparkle.
After all, when the wait for a trophy is more than a decade, the only thing more glorious than the win itself, is watching the world meme it with love.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
