Hilarious Twitter thread explores demonetisation as an in-flight announcement
Narendra Modi’s demonetisation drive has been nothing but a bumpy one so far. And for a change, you can’t blame bad roads alone for it. The plan to fight corruption by banning the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes has been altered again and again to mitigate some (very foreseeable) problems. However, with a drive this big, even the smaller changes need to be communicated properly (which hasn’t happened).
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| Not a laughing matter, but then Narendra Modi's unimaginably mismanaged demonetisation drive is the current butt of Twitter jokes. [Photo: Indiatoday.in] |
If its effects weren’t so devastating, the government fumbling around with their economic Frankenstein’s monster would have been a funny sight indeed. Though, there is no harm in getting a quick laugh out of it.
Twitter user Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) compared this rollercoaster ride of an anti-corruption battle to an in-flight announcement.
If in-flight announcements were made in the manner of demonetisation notifications: (1/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
In-flight announcements are important. Imagine not knowing what to do if the plane starts crashing? Or, not knowing how to deal with low oxygen. The instructions provided by the flight staff are always crisp, simple and precise. Quite unlike how the government has handled this demonetisation train wreck so far.
Just imagine what flights would be like, if the in-flight crew was the Modi government? (Shudders at the thought!)
Hello, and welcome aboard. Do fasten your seatbelts, because we’re in for a bumpy ride. (2/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
You can stow cabin baggage in the overhead compartment for the first 15 minutes after which you need to place it under your seat. (3/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
After five more minutes, you can take it out and place it on your lap. Until further notice. (4/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
You can switch off your cellphones now. Those who switched off cellphones five minutes ago may be subject to penalty. (5/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
There is no penalty for those using pre-paid cards that they have purchased in the last 24 hours. (6/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Or is it 12 hours? We’ll let you know. (7/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Our in-flight crew will be happy to take care of your needs. Write down stated needs and get the signature of the airline CEO. (8/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Food will be served first to those sitting on rows 1 to 12. After 5 minutes, we’ll reverse the order. Then it's odd-numbered rows. (9/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Unless the food runs out. (10/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Those who are already full are encouraged to distribute leftover food to those less fortunate. (11/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
In case of turbulence, oxygen masks will drop down. Before using these, you need to provide a chest X-ray that is KYC-compliant. (12/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
The flight should take 60 minutes, but it could be more. Or less. It’s a small inconvenience. Take this flight for the nation. (13/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016