Comedian Swati Sachdeva has recently landed in controversy after a clip from her stand-up performance went viral on social media. During the show, she jokes about her mother's reaction on finding a vibrator at home.
However, some found the joke humourous, others blamed her for crossing the line by involving parents in her comedy.
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This backlash comes just weeks after YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia faced severe criticism and legal trouble over an inappropriate joke involving parents on Samay Raina’s YouTube show India’s Got Latent.
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What Was Swati Sachdeva’s Joke?
During her performance, Swati joked about how her mother attempted to have an open conversation with her after finding a vibrator. She told how her mother awkwardly referred vibrator as a gadget and toy. The joke took a wild turn when Swati humorously claimed that that vibrator was of her father.
Many audience members sitting there laughed, several social media users were outraged. Netizens blamed her of spreading obscenity in the name of comedy.
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Social Media Divided Over Swati Sachdeva’s Comedy
A user on X (formerly Twitter) criticised her performance, calling it 'shameless' and accusing her of prioritising money over morality. Another user alleged that she had turned to 'adult content' after failing to secure a good job.
Ranveer Allahabadia’s Case and Its Connection
The backlash against Swati Sachdeva comes in the time of the controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahabadia. His offensive question on India’s Got Latent led to multiple FIRs and legal scrutiny.
With the growing debate on censorship and boundaries in stand-up comedy, only time will tell if Swats joke will lead to further action or remain a matter of online outrage.