Four Things That Have Become Unacceptable But Were Once Normal

I just miss the good old days when things were simpler.

Remember the good old days when things were really simple? The time when the family used to sit together to watch favourite TV shows. The time when we actually used to socialize, meeting each other instead of video calls. Or perhaps when we used to write letters instead of texting/emailing. Yes, technology has brought us all together, but I am not about technology.

I am talking about the social changes that have transformed us into self-policing human beings. We have been moulded by politics and the media in such a way that we cannot talk about things that we used to talk about. A narrative will be created that crucifies you for talking negatively about these.

These days, people seem to connect via Tinder, Bumble, Instagram or even LinkedIn. When was the last time you approached a guy or a girl just because they seemed interesting and you wanted to chat with them?

There was a time when you would talk to people and connect with them to learn about their likes and dislikes. However, in this day and age, that information can be obtained through your Instagram profile or Facebook timeline, where you can see everything from food habits to gym routines to favourite cafes.

The world has become fragile. Almost everything is offensive now. I believe this is the hardest part for artists, actors, and stand-up comedians. You simply cannot give your opinions about politics, gender, sexuality, issues, and religion.

Since everything is now online, if you tweet anything, it is there forever, even if you delete it. It’s possible that someone took screenshots. There has been news about some celebrities saying some things they knew or unknowingly said on Twitter 10 years ago that made them lose their jobs after their old tweets recently resurfaced.

Of course, hating on certain communities is unacceptable if you are known to be calling out someone for something you shouldn’t have. But again, we live in a society where we engage in the…

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