Prashant or croissant? The internet¡¯s funniest mispronunciation is now a full-blown meme fest
Who knew one misheard word could break the internet? The ¡°Prashant¡± meme, born from a simple language-learning mishap, has evolved into an unstoppable viral sensation. From memes to brand campaigns and celebrity recreations, here¡¯s how a dessert name blunder turned into the most iconic internet trend of the year.
In the chaotic wonderland that is the internet, memes reign supreme, and the latest viral sensation is a linguistic mix-up that no one saw coming. Meet ¡°Prashant,¡± the croissant that never was. A simple English-learning video by content creator Ayush has sparked an internet frenzy, proving once again that social media loves nothing more than a good blunder.
The viral meme: Prashant or Croissant?
It all began when Ayush, known for his split-screen language-learning videos, attempted to identify a croissant from an AI tutorial. When the robotic voice prompted him with ¡°What is this called?¡± the man confidently replied, ¡°Patties.¡± The AI corrected him: ¡°Croissant.¡± But instead of accepting his mistake, Ayush misheard it and blurted out, ¡°Prashant?¡±¡ªand just like that, a meme legend was born.
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Boy mispronounces croissant as Prashant
Within hours, the clip had exploded online, racking up millions of views and turning ¡°Prashant¡± into the internet¡¯s new favourite inside joke. With over a million shares and an uncountable number of recreations, the blunder quickly became a cultural moment. Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) were flooded with users referencing the hilarious mix-up, making it one of the most unexpected viral trends of the year.
And, of course, brands wasted no time jumping on the hype train. Food delivery giant Swiggy was among the first to cash in, sharing a picture of a croissant with the cheeky caption, ¡°Tum Prashant bologe, hum croissant samajh lenge.¡± The internet was sold. Britannia also gave their own twist, posting a video where their Treat Croissant packaging was humorously edited to rename it ¡°Prashant.¡±
Celebs react to the viral meme
Celebrities weren¡¯t far behind. Actress Diana Penty hopped on the trend, sharing a clip of herself biting into a croissant with the text overlay, ¡°Croissant cancelled, Prashant.¡± Internet users couldn¡¯t get enough, and the hashtag #Prashant began dominating social media, with influencers and everyday users alike recreating the original audio in their own hilarious ways.
The Prashant craze is proof that sometimes, all it takes is a simple misunderstanding to create an unforgettable moment. What started as an innocent language-learning video has now cemented its place as one of the biggest viral hits of the year. And let¡¯s be honest¡ªat this point, even the French might just start calling it a Prashant.
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