While Getting Offensive Is The New Trend On Social Media, These People Show Us How To Take It With A Good Laugh
Pizza Hut took a staunch stance on the ability to laugh at oneself. A group of people were asked if they can take a Joke on themselves to which they responded that not only can they take a joke on themselves but also they cantake it with a laugh.
Nowadays, social media acts like a one-stop shop where all the world's critics sit and observe everyone like its judgement day! The ready-to-pounce crowd just waits for that one off-putting status or picture that seems slightly "offensive", so they can bring out their A-game of criticism into play. Honestly, all this negativity makes us think of those innocent days back in school, when we used to take things so light-heartedly. In fact, back in school we might have innocently called our best friend "motu", regardless of how she looked. But today, it might seem like a classic case of body shaming! Of course, there are statements that are genuinely derogatory, but not always! And in their Hut-ke April Fool¡¯s Day campaign Pizza Hut brings the latter to light.
Light hearted moments bring us together in jest. These backslapping moments connect and bond us and are not to be taken to heart! And you know what, to take a joke on yourself, you don't have to shut your ears to escape the joke. Rather, all you need is a tinge of confidence, self-assurance and the ability to take things with a pinch of salt.
This was the underlying theme behind a recent unconventional campaign by leading pizza brand, Pizza Hut on this April Fool¡¯s day. Unlike the clich¨¦d pranks played by gazillion brands on this day, Pizza Hut took a staunch stance on the ability to laugh at oneself. A group of people were asked if they can take a Joke on themselves, to which they responded that not only can they take a joke on themselves, but also they can take it with a laugh. Each one of them laughingly shared pun lines, old jokes that are frequently cracked around them and shrugged it off saying - "#ITakeItWithALaugh"! The feeling was unanimous ¨C ¡°I can crack joke AND take a joke.. With a laugh¡±.
Maybe it is time, we take a leaf out of their book! What is that one thing that you can take with a laugh, share with us and Pizza Hut with the hashtag #ITakeItWithALaugh.
April Fools' Day is over, but here's a chance to keep the laughter running! C'mon.. laugh on.
