Viral Screenshot Sparks Social Media Frenzy
Social media is buzzing for various reasons lately, from Sonakshi Sinha’s wedding to the T20 World Cup and more. Today, a peculiar yet intriguing incident caught everyone’s attention when Jasveer Singh, co-founder of the Join Hood app in Gurgaon, shared a screenshot that went viral. Let us explain why this screenshot sparked such widespread interest. The CEO had posted a Paytm bill payment receipt showing an astonishing ₹45,491 paid for just two months of electricity. The amount is so staggering that many questioned its accuracy, with some jokingly asking if it covered a year’s worth of electricity or even an entire city’s bill. Comments on social media are flooded with a variety of reactions and speculations. The screenshot was captioned humorously with, ‘Paid the electricity bill, now thinking of switching to candles.’
Paid the electricity bill, now thinking of switching to candles. pic.twitter.com/BVuUR7Nu6U
— Jasveer Singh (@jasveer10) June 22, 2024Instant Virality: Stats Within Hours
Although it’s been less than a day—indeed, the day hasn’t even concluded yet—as of its posting on June 23 at 1 AM, it has already garnered over 935.6k views, 2k comments, 7.7k likes, and 632 reposts. These numbers continue to rise.
Reactions: Advice and Recommendations
People eager to learn more about the bill offered advice such as suggesting new technologies like solar panels. One person shared, ‘We installed solar panels three years ago and are delighted with our almost zero bill, even in this scorching 40-45°C AMD city heat.’ Another advised, ‘Check the bill for taxes, charges like FPPPA, and details on contributions from the power supplier.’ Some recommended energy-efficient practices, with one pointing out, ‘Running air conditioners is expensive, especially with rising temperatures every year.’
Humour Takes Center Stage
On a lighter note, jokes flooded in, with comments like, ‘Have you paid for the whole district?’ and ‘Are you running a shopping mall at home with centralized AC, bro?’ Another quipped, ‘Do you run an e-rickshaw showroom?’ Humour continued with remarks such as, ‘Candles are even costly, bro.’
Critical Responses and Debate
However, not all responses were light-hearted. Critics chimed in, questioning aspects like the size of the house, number of appliances, and the need to minimize consumption. One critic stated, ‘No point sensationalizing it on social media; if you consume electricity units, you’ll have to pay for it.’