Vir Das‘ latest Instagram post has amused users with an exchange that is as unexpected as it is relatable. A woman has been sending the comedian messages that appear to be reminders for things she needs to finish, turning his inbox into an unlikely place for keeping track of her day.Das shared a screenshot of the messages, drawing attention to the unusual list and adding his own joke to it. The post quickly attracted thousands of reactions, with users picking out some of the more amusing entries.
From groceries to household chores
The screenshot shows that the messages were sent over a period of time. Earlier entries include “quinoa” and “mango mirchi”.A later message contains a much longer list of tasks and items, including “Email to Sinead”, “Order gift for Neha”, “B Wax, threading”, “Nail paint”, “Jhadu”, “Sirf top load”, “Jeera”, “Meethi dana”, “Ajwain”, “Scooty mein petrol”, “Cat food”, “Choti wali sui”, “Nada dalne wali dandi”, “Glue”, “Fold laundry” and “Find TV remote”.The list covers several kinds of everyday jobs, from sending an email and ordering a gift to buying groceries and folding laundry.
Vir Das jokes about one particular item
Alongside the screenshot, Das wrote, “This lady DMs me everyday using me as her to-do list. I hope you found the naade wala danda madam.”ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.The “naade wala danda” refers to the “Nada dalne wali dandi” mentioned in the message. It is a small tool used to pass a drawstring, or naada, through clothing such as pyjamas or salwars.Das added another line to the caption: “Get it done madam. Get it done.”
Social media reacts
The post received thousands of likes and comments.Users found the combination of tasks and the unusual choice of where to keep them particularly funny.“This is actually hilarious,” one user wrote.Another commented, “Hope she found the TV remote too.”“Madam has a lot to get done,” a third user said.Another added, “The randomness of this list is hilarious.”The exchange turned a simple set of personal reminders into an amusing Instagram moment, with users joining Das in laughing at the unexpected DM habit.Disclaimer: This article is based on information and social media content available at the time of publication. The Times of India does not independently verify or endorse the views expressed by individuals quoted or referenced in the article.Thumb image: Instagram