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bathroom cleaning assignments. Bigg Boss democratisation of fame. You no longer
participants are our modern-day Gurukuls, need talent or expertise; all you need is
teaching life lessons like “out shouting virality and the right guest list. It’s the
others is good strategy,” “tears win extra Indian Dream 2.0—louder, shinier, and
sympathy,” and “even bad publicity is good infinitely more entertaining.
publicity.” Bigg Boss is proof that in the
battle of survival, forget Darwin—what you New Solutions to Old Problems
really need is a knack for petty arguments In a country grappling with inflation,
and a flair for dramatic monologues. unemployment, and climate change, why
bother with solutions when you can scroll
Why Are We Obsessed? through Orry’s Maldives highlights,
It’s not just escapism—it’s inspiration. debate if Shalini is very smart or shallow,
In a world where hard work doesn’t or argue over who’s the most toxic in the
guarantee success, these icons represent Bigg Boss house? These cultural icons don’t
an alternative path - one paved with distract us from our problems—they are the
networking, nepotism, and sheer audacity. solution. After all, if they can thrive in this
Orry teaches us to fake it till you make chaotic world, maybe we can too.
it, Shalini reminds us that perception is So here’s to Orry, Shalini, and the Bigg
reality, and Bigg Boss contestants prove Boss alumni—modern India’s true spiritual
that even if you lose, you win. leaders. Namaste, and don’t forget to like,
Moreover, these personalities embody the share, and subscribe.
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