"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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Bill to regulate deepfakes tabled in Lok Sabha
New Delhi (PTI): A Private Member's Bill seeking a clear legal framework for regulation of deepfakes has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.
The Regulation of Deepfake Bill, introduced by Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde in the House on Friday, aims to protect citizens by mandating prior consent from individuals depicted in deepfake content.
"Misuse of deepfakes for harassment, deception and misinformation has escalated, creating an urgent need for regulatory safeguards," Shinde said.
The Bill also lists penalties for offenders creating or disseminating deepfake content with malicious intent.
"With advancements in artificial intelligence and deep learning, deepfake technology has emerged as a significant tool for media manipulation. While the technology has potential applications in education, entertainment and creative fields, it also poses severe risks when misused, threatening individual privacy, national security and public trust," Shinde said in the statement of objects and reasons in the Bill.
The proposed Bill seeks to establish a clear legal framework to govern the creation, distribution and application of deepfakes in India, said Shinde, a three-term Lok Sabha member from Kalyan.
The Bill also seeks to establish the Deepfake Task Force, a dedicated body to combat national security implications and evaluate the influence of deepfakes on privacy, civic participation, and potential election interference.
The task force will collaborate with academic and private sector institutions to develop technologies that detect manipulated content, thereby promoting credibility in digital media.
The Bill also proposes to establish a fund to support public and private sector initiatives in the detection and deterrence of advanced image manipulation.
A Private Member's Bill is a procedure of Parliament that enables lawmakers, who are not ministers, to draw attention to issues that might not be represented in Government Bills or to highlight the issues and gaps in the existing legal framework that require legislative intervention.
