7 Things EVERY Desi Mom Does On Facebook And WhatsApp That’ll Make You Scream ‘Maa, That’s So You!’
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“Phew! Mothers…” there’s nobody who wouldn’t have gotten embarrassed because of their mothers at least once in their lifetime. Now that the internet is here, with easy access to a thousand pairs of eyes and ears at the same time, social media thirsty parents are scarier than ever before. While we use social media to connect with each other and stay updated about what’s happening around, most of our parents hardly consider that as their primary motive. Hidden inside every desi mother who is always online on social media, is a stalker who observes your activities with a magnifying glass!
Your mom wants to know why you were online late at night because she is going to stay awake all night just to check what your “last seen” on WhatsApp reads. She will make charts and graphs in her mind to analyze the people you interact with and their backgrounds as well. You know that she is just being protective about you and a teensy bit curious about your friends and “probable girlfriends/ boyfriends.” While it’s something supremely annoying, it’s also kinda cute— that’s probably why we bear with it until we’re pushed over the edge. Here are 7 things that every mother does on Facebook and WhatsApp that you can completely relate to!
1. “When Did You Go To The Movies?”
Your mom tracks every activity of yours and if you’ve not been completely honest with her, get ready for an interrogation. She wants to know where you went, why you went, at what time, and with whom. But she probably has all the information from your Facebook post already and she just wants to hear it from you. While most of us have left Facebook and sought refuge under the roof of Instagram for the good, the joy isn’t for long. Most of the invasive parents and relatives have already made their accounts on Instagram and Snapchat, and even if they don’t have a single post of their own, they never miss any of yours.
2. “What Was That “Dirty”Post You Uploaded?”
Shared a song of Beyonce or a trailer of that new Hollywood movie you’re thrilled about? Your mom isn’t going to let go of the “nudity” and the hot making out scenes in the videos no matter what. You are not supposed to see or share such “cheap” posts—“What would your uncles and aunts think?” and “What would our neighbors, (who aren’t even following you) think about our family?” You should probably change your preference to “scientific” facts that are informative and maybe pictures of a few gods and goddesses that will bless you if you share them.
3. “Change That DP, It’s Bad”
No winks, no skin shown, and no hugging guys in your display picture on WhatsApp. They’re all bad when compared to that childhood picture of yours or the one in which you’re wearing a saree or salwar suit. Or even better, use a picture of flowers. Parents probably think that our display pictures can be seen by eligible brides and grooms with whom they can set us up. They don’t really understand that you can decide who you want to show your display picture to.
4. “Why Don’t You Share At Least One Of Those “If You Don’t Forward This…” Post?”
Your mom’s profile might not have any of her personal posts but there will be a gazillion posts that helped her save the lives of poor children and people who were undergoing serious surgeries. It becomes quite annoying when they prompt you to share them, isn’t it?
5. “I Shared It Because You Look So Cute In It!”
Imagine being laughed at by your friends who have seen your mom’s post of your embarrassing picture in which she tagged you! Either it will be a skinny childhood picture or it will be a picture in which you’re laughing with a mouthful of jalebi. “My cute daughter” or “My handsome son” will probably be the repeated description for all such pictures.
6. “Why Can’t I Be Friends With Your Friends?”
Moms feel that they’re trying to filter the evil out from your life by knowing the kind of friends you hang out with. For this purpose, they send friend requests to everyone who ever liked your picture or everyone who ever tagged you in one. She wants to know what their family background is, how well they are doing in studies or at work, and if they’re married or not (only they know why).
7. “It’s Good To Keep In Touch With Your Family Too”
Your mom might add you to Facebook and WhatsApp family groups filled with at least thirty to forty judgemental people. She says it’s good to interact with them but all you ever see on that group will be a billion “Good morning” posts and a trillion posts containing misleading information. Once you’re in such family groups, you’re trapped forever because if you leave them, you’ll have to deal with the wrath of all the other members.
While your mom might be quite annoying when it comes to her social media activities, there’s no doubt that she loves and just wants to be included more in your daily activities. Try to sit with her and explain to her why certain things aren’t cool on social media and she’ll definitely understand (or not, but it’s worth a shot).
Is your mom a social media stalker? Has she ever gotten you into embarrassing situations? Share your stories with us in the comments section.
