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How can us food loving Punjus have ill will against people who's delicacies make us go weak in the knees. Myth: Punjabis hate South Indians.įact: Yes, but only in "2 States." In reality, we have nothing against our South Indian brethren. Myth: Punjabis are a jolly bunch.įact: Partly true. Myth: Punjabis have a naturally strong built.įact: Most of us really. Myth: Punjabis are obsessed with milk and milk products ghee, lassi, curd, white butter, etc.įact: Did you say lassi? Where's the lassi? I want some lassi! 16. 14: Myth: Punjabis are found all over the world.įact: In all probability, we'll be the first ones to settle on Mars as well. Myth: Punjabis celebrate and party all the time.įact: Nope. The weddings are nothing compared to the parties that happen afterwards. In absolute terms, the entire nation will rise, and Punjabi separatism will subside, too. Myth: Punjabis have incredibly lavish weddings.įact: That's not true. Punjab phenomenon is devastating psychologically, but is it just reversion to the mean Regression to the mean may not be such a bad thing, and it is only in relative terms. “Puttar, bas ik hor glass lassi le lavo!” 12. Myth: Punjabis are big foodies.įact: 100% true! And that’s why we’re hardcore believer in force feeding others too. Myth: Punjabis love to splurge.įact: We are into saving, big time. Aloo parantha, gobhi parantha, paneer parantha, rice parantha, dal parantha, keema parantha, basically-anything-that-is-edible-parantha. Myth: Punjabis eat nothing but butter chicken.įact: We also eat paranthas. Myth: Punjabis are always joking.įact: Yeah, that’s probably because we’re high on desi ghee, all the damn time. Of course, we don't hesitate to speak our minds either. Myth: Punjabis are blunt.įact: We’re the sweetest people around. Myth: Punjabis have a funny accent.įact: What? It’s not pronounced Kaneda? 7. Myth: Punjabis are always looking to score a ‘catch’ for their daughters.įact: Admit it man, we raise pretty girls. Myth: Punjabis like to show off.įact: Come on, what would you rather have us do? Build a freakin’ gold coin swimming pool like Scrooge McDuck? 4. If we are abusing you, it means you are practically family. But it’s just a way of showing affection.
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Myth: Punjabis swear a lot.įact: Maayave, that’s true. Myth: Punjabis are loud.įact: No, we’re just hard of hearing. So here's a light-hearted myth busting session about Punjabis that'll brighten your day. While most of the people I've met are glad to have Punju BFFs, some still harbour a few misconceptions about us. What's more, I've spent most of my life in Delhi, which is like mini Punjab. Over the years, I've run into many people with varying perceptions about our community. A child of Gurdaspur and Jalandhar, I am as Punjabi as Punjabi gets.