In an unexpected turn of events, an American citizen fluent in Hindi has resorted to social media to express dissatisfaction with the high prices of samosas in the United States compared to their affordable rates in India.?
This remarkable display of language prowess, combined with real shock, emphasises the cultural and gastronomic incompatibilities that immigrants experience as they travel the varied landscape of their chosen country.
Drew Hicks, an American, can be seen fiercely articulating his worries in fluent Hindi in a video that has since gone viral. While samosas are a popular and inexpensive snack in India, often costing around Rs. 20, their American cousin can cost up to Rs. 500.
Samosas have special significance in Indian food and culture. They are a famous?street food?item that people from all walks of life appreciate. Samosas are not only a snack in India but also a symbol of affordability and accessibility.?
Drew Hicks posted the video on his official Instagram handle with the caption, "They used to be 5 Rupees a piece when I was a kid ?."?He posted a clip of himself sitting in a restaurant. "India mein two samosa ka 20 rupees lagega, yaha pe two?samosas?ka 500 rupya hai," he can be heard saying. Further, he added, "Bihar chalo wapas chalte hai bhai."??
It's been quite a while since the video was shared on social media, and till now, it has gathered 331K views, 31.1K likes, and many hilarious comments.?The clip has funny comments, and some people have shared a similar story. So, let's now look at the comments!
One person commented, "Dude isn't even Indian, but he's still converting foreign currency to INR." Another person stated, "When I first saw the price of samosa in other countries, I lost my mind; this is the same everywhere, Japan, Korea, or London, America." "Brother, stop there; let's set up the business," the next person said.??
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