There is no feeling in the world quite like the pure, unadulterated bliss of peeling the fresh, crisp plastic cover off a brand-new electronic device. The ASMR, the shine, the satisfaction… it’s perfect! But if you live in a desi household, you know this simple act is considered a major crime. Just as you close your eyes to experience the ultimate satisfaction of peeling the plastic off the new TV remote, a wild Indian dad appears to stop the disaster! According to every brown parent, the exact moment you remove that factory plastic, the remote instantly becomes “purana” (old) and will attract every scratch in the universe. Instead of enjoying the sleek new buttons, we are subjected to the classic dad-hack: wrapping the entire remote in thick, crinkly cello tape to “protect” it forever. So what if you can barely press the buttons anymore? At least it is safe from scratches! The boy’s completely defeated stare at the end perfectly captures the tragedy of the middle-class remote control. Has your dad ever mummified your new TV remote in tape? What is the longest your family has kept the factory plastic on a new car seat or appliance? Let us know your funniest middle-class stories in the comments below! 👇#shorts #desicomedy #indianhousehold #desidad #relatable #funny #middleclasshacks #expectationvsreality #tvremote #indianfamily #childhoodmemories