Selective Outrage: When Jokes Spark Controversy, But Bigger Issues Don’t

 “Selective Outrage: When Jokes Spark Controversy, But Bigger Issues Don’t”

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(Someone turned on the TV)

I saw a CM of a state talking about a youtube comedy show..yes you hear it right A YOUTUBE SHOW.

What has happened in the country that a CM decided to address it ?

To answer this question and explain the current situation, Myself Bimal Kumar Mahapatra, along

With Sugyan Nanda came up with this blog.

Comedy is meant to make people laugh, but sometimes, it can also lead to trouble. But in Today’s world, where outrage spreads faster than context, comedians are constantly at the Wrong side of the story. That’s exactly what happened with India’s Got Latent, a fun show

Hosted by Samay Raina, that suddenly found itself at the center of a big controversy. During an Episode, guest judge Ranveer Allahbadia posed a provocative question to a contestant:

 “Would you rather watch your parents have s*x every day for the rest of your life or join in once to make it stop forever?”

This statement sparked widespread outrage, leading to multiple police complaints and legal Actions against Ranveer Allahbadia and host Samay Raina. After the outrage became too much To handle for Samay Raina, even though his intention was never to hurt anyone—just to make People laugh, he decided to remove all episodes from his channel.

Was removing all episodes the right choice? Maybe, maybe not. But one thing is clear—Samay Raina never intended to offend anyone. His goal has always been to make people laugh, not to Make controversy. The internet, however, has a habit of amplifying outrage, often forgetting that

Humor is subjective.This controversy raises questions – Is the internet too quick to react to

Something without understanding intent? If every word is dissected and policed, will comedy Lose its essence?

Mistakes happen, and when they do, the right thing to do is apologize—just like Ranveer Allahbadia did for his controversial statement on India’s Got Latent. But despite his apology, the Backlash hasn’t stopped. Online outrage isn’t just about addressing an issue; it often turns into a Thing where people love dragging a topic just for the sake of debate, attention, or even personal Agendas. At the end of the day, Ranveer has apologized, and Samay has taken down the Episodes. What else people want from this ?

It’s time we ask ourselves—are we really defending morality, or are we just looking for someone To blame ?

The Real Issues That Go Unnoticed

Thank you, Bimal Kumar Mohapatra,

Now that we’ve exposed the absurdity of selective outrage, let’s talk about what actually matters—the issues that rarely get attention but affect millions of Indians every day.

1. Rising Crimes Against Women – A Crisis Ignored

While the entire country debated a comedian’s joke, a 31-year-old doctor in Kolkata was raped and murdered inside a government hospital. Instead of nationwide protests, most people barely noticed.

Here’s a harsh reality:

90 rapes happen in India every day.

Conviction rates are painfully low.

Survivors often don’t get justice, while powerful criminals roam free.

If politicians reacted to crimes against women the way they react to viral controversies, India would be a much safer place.

2. Unemployment – The Real Joke No One’s Laughing At

Right now, India’s youth unemployment rate is over 45%.Let that sink in. Almost half of young Indians can’t find jobs. Yet, instead of debating real economic policies, TV panels waste hours discussing a YouTube video.

Government job vacancies remain unfilled for years.

Private sector layoffs are rising.

Millions of graduates are struggling to survive.

Where is the outrage for this crisis?

3. Poverty and Inflation – The Silent Struggle

While FIRs were being filed against comedians, millions of Indians struggled to afford their next meal.

Inflation is skyrocketing.

Essential goods are becoming unaffordable.

The rich are getting richer, while the poor are being crushed.

Yet, the biggest concern for many seems to be a joke on a podcast.

4. Corruption and Governance Failures – The Elephant in the Room

If comedians can be held accountable for words, why aren’t politicians held accountable for their failures?

Bridges collapse, but no resignations happen.

Scams worth thousands of crores are exposed, but no one goes to jail.

Public money is wasted, but no outrage follows.

Instead of fixing the system, leaders distract us with controversies that mean nothing in the long run.

What’s the Real Priority?

At the end of the day, the question isn’t about whether a joke was offensive. The question is: Why do we allow ourselves to be distracted by nonsense while real issues remain ignored?

If the same energy spent on canceling comedians was used to demand justice, jobs, and accountability, India would be a much better country.

At the end of the day, instead of fueling unnecessary drama over a small comedy controversy, the government and political leaders of India should focus on bigger, real issues—the rising crimes against women, the unemployment crisis, the struggle of the poor, and the deep-rooted corruption that cripples progress.

Using controversy as a distraction

While media and politicians are busy discussing a joke, a major crisis is unfolding in Manipur, where President’s Rule has been imposed. This is a serious political and humanitarian issue, yet most mainstream media outlets are silent. Why? Because distractions like comedy controversies keep people from noticing real governance failures.

Conclusion

As mature citizens of India, we must not allow ourselves to be brainwashed by social media outrage and selective news coverage. Instead of blindly following what trends on Twitter or what TV anchors scream about, we must draw our own perspective, question the system, and focus on real issues.

It’s time to shift the focus. Not on jokes, but on justice. Not on outrage, but on action.

Thank you for reaching out to the discussion.

Written by 

• Bimal Kumar Mohapatra 

• Sugyan Nanda