Viral video of 'Indian thali' at Canadian Costco sparks buzz among Indians online
A video of a Canadian influencer demonstrating a stainless steel compartment tray at retail giant Costco has gone popular on social media, with many comparing it to the simple Indian "thali". The Costco tray, also known as the famous Indian "thaali," costs 18.99 Canadian dollars (about ?1,000).
What is Costco in Canada??
For those who are unfamiliar, Costco is a multibillion-dollar global retailer with over 100 locations across eight countries. The company concentrates on offering the greatest prices on high-quality products from a variety of brand names.
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The influencer, known by the handle "@costcomarkhameast," posts content on Instagram about his Costco buys. "Your daily dose of Costco Canada content" states his Instagram bio.?
What does the viral video show??
In his most recent video, he shows the tray and characterizes it as having a good "weight balance," looking wonderful, and being "super easy to clean."
The video was posted earlier this week and has received over 4.4 million likes and comments.?
How did people on the internet react??
Kuljyoti Dhingra, a travel, cuisine, and lifestyle video maker, joked, "Indians in the comment section 'assemble.'" Celebrity makeup artist Jasen Kaplan stated, "In case you want your home to feel like a prison."?
Anthony Brian Logan, a news personality, has the same thought: "Prison aesthetic." The video was also shared on various social networking platforms, including X (previously Twitter), within the same week.?
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Dr Nandita Iyer, an author, blogger, and doctor, posted the video with a message expressing her reaction: "Indian thaalis are now sold at Costco Canada like it's some innovative thing."?
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