Premium
This is an archive article published on April 20, 2018

These desi versions of ‘This Could Be Us’ memes will leave ROFL-ing

Although, the trend is quite old and originally originated way back in 2016 and back then it created a huge trend with the hashtag, #ThisCouldBeUsButYouPlayin. But it seems our desi users have suddenly chanced upon it only recently and now the trend has made a comeback in a desi version.

google-preferred-btn
memes, this could be us memes, this could be us but you playin, memes, viral memes, funny desi memes, twitter news, social media news, trending news, indian express From snapshot of popular Hindi films to stock images, desi version of ‘This Could Be Us’ meme has everything.

What suddenly grabs the attention of Twitterati is hard to gauge. From turning ordinary images hilarious with funny captions to creating an unusual jokes trend like Kids, Adults and Legend — the microblogging site always comes up with something uncannily entertaining. And as if the ‘If you Don’t Love me’ memes were not already hilariously relatable taking a jibe on those who couldn’t stick together in love owing to hardships, there is another set of memes doing rounds commenting about love. Dominating Twitterverse this time are the ‘This Could Be Us’ memes, where people are posting a photo of ‘perfect’ couple with a caption that describes what prevents the hypothetical situation from becoming a reality.

Although, the trend is quite old and originally originated way back in 2016 and back then it created a huge trend with the hashtag, #ThisCouldBeUsButYouPlayin. The original trend is often attributed to 2012 Manio song “This Could Be Us,” where the phrase was heard in the chorus.

But it seems our desi users have suddenly chanced upon it only recently and now the trend has made a comeback in a desi version. And naturally, Indians and Pakistani users are sharing their paradoxical situations with ‘This Could Be Us Lekin’.

Sample these:

A desi version of any joke makes it even better isn’t it? Don’t agree then you haven’t seen the epic comebacks to Marvel’s claim Avengers: Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover of all time. Or when Twitter introduced 280 characters, how Indian Twitterati won with their hilarious jokes, making it funny and relatable at the same time.

© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd
Latest Comment
Post Comment
Read Comments
Advertisement
Express shorts
Prashant Kishor
Prashant Kishor: ‘Democracy not weak… Those saying people will lose vote rights are fools’
Political Pulse17 min ago

Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor launched his Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) after three years touring Bihar. The coming Assembly polls will be the first test of his goal to emerge as the third alternative in Bihar politics. Kishor speaks to The Indian Express about his party’s campaign, and the issues being raised by his rivals.

View all shorts
Live Blog

Photos

In pics: From concept supercars to electronic SUV's: Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 was all about innovation
In Pics: From Concept Supercars to Electric SUVs – Innovation at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025
Top Stories
Water-logged streets across Shyambazar amid Durga Puja preparations.
Cities7 die of electrocution after overnight Kolkata rains
National Film Awards 2025
Entertainment71st National Film Awards LIVE: Mohanlal accepts Dadasaheb Phalke honour from President Murmu
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif confirm pregnancy
EntertainmentKatrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal announce pregnancy; Katrina flaunts baby bump in new photo: 'The best chapter of our lives'
Singer Zubeen Garg Funeral: The singer's body was brought to the cremation ground from the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, accompanied by a final procession attended by thousands of mourners.
EntertainmentZubeen Garg funeral: Final rites of Assam's beloved singer held with full state honours, thousands in attendance
Woman shares 9 reasons she moved back to India
Trending‘No racism, good air quality’: woman shares 9 reasons she moved back to India after 4 years in US and Europe, sparks debate
Woman walks out of cab without paying Rs 132
TrendingWoman walks out of cab without paying after drop-off altercation, driver’s response goes viral: 'Rs 132 se main ameer nhi ban rha'
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan (L) holds his bat like a gun; pacer Haris Rauf mimics a crashing aircraft, ostensibly referring to his country's air strikes during the recent hostilities with India. (AP)
Sports‘Crashing planes’, gunshots with bat: India-Pakistan game was all except cricket
In a broader perspective, they could be T20I cricket's most destructive opening pair, an irrepressible bond sculpted by friendship and familiarity. Like Langer and Hayden, or Frodo and Sam of JR Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings, or the Woodies in tennis, Flanagan and Allan in music. (AP Photo)
SportsHow Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill became T20I's most destructive opening pair
C Raja Mohan writes: On its 80th birthday, and after Trump, a question: Whose UN is it anyway?
OpinionOn its 80th birthday, and after Trump, a question: Whose UN is it anyway?
Termed as GST Bachat Utsav by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, the rate rationalisation is meant to leave more disposable income in the hands of people
ExplainedAs GST 2.0 kicks in: what changes for consumers and industry
Chef Saransh Goila talks about his engagement, wedding plans and his journey so far
LifestyleChef Saransh Goila on his wedding menu, philosophy of celebrating Indian food: ‘Anything with bitter gourd would not show up…’
According to previous reports, the OnePlus 15 will come in titanium, black, and purple. However, the most recent picture shows the flagship handset in white. (Image: X/Alvin)
TechnologyOnePlus 15 leaked ahead of launch? New device spotted with unique design
Advertisement
Must Read
Sports‘Crashing planes’, gunshots with bat: India-Pakistan game was all except cricket
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan (L) holds his bat like a gun; pacer Haris Rauf mimics a crashing aircraft, ostensibly referring to his country's air strikes during the recent hostilities with India. (AP)
SportsHow Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill became T20I's most destructive opening pair
In a broader perspective, they could be T20I cricket's most destructive opening pair, an irrepressible bond sculpted by friendship and familiarity. Like Langer and Hayden, or Frodo and Sam of JR Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings, or the Woodies in tennis, Flanagan and Allan in music. (AP Photo)
SportsParis St Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele wins 2025 Ballon d'Or
Dembele is the sixth Frenchman to have won the award, with the most recent Ballon d'Or winner from the country being Karim Benzema in 2022. (AP Photo)
TechnologyOnePlus 15 leaked ahead of launch? New device spotted with unique design
According to previous reports, the OnePlus 15 will come in titanium, black, and purple. However, the most recent picture shows the flagship handset in white. (Image: X/Alvin)
Facebook introduces AI-powered Dating Assistant, Meet Cute feature
The dating assistant chatbot has been designed to help users to find matches that are closer to what the user is looking for. (Image: Facebook)
TechnologyNvidia to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, linking two artificial intelligence titans
Nvidia will start delivering hardware as soon as late 2026, with the first gigawatt of computing power to be deployed in the second half of that year on its upcoming platform, named Vera Rubin. (Image: Reuters)
LifestyleChef Saransh Goila on his wedding menu, philosophy of celebrating Indian food: ‘Anything with bitter gourd would not show up…’
Chef Saransh Goila talks about his engagement, wedding plans and his journey so far
Advertisement
Buzzing Now
Trending‘No racism, good air quality’: woman shares 9 reasons she moved back to India after 4 years in US and Europe, sparks debate
Woman shares 9 reasons she moved back to India
TrendingWoman walks out of cab without paying after drop-off altercation, driver’s response goes viral: 'Rs 132 se main ameer nhi ban rha'
Woman walks out of cab without paying Rs 132
Trending‘Craze for going to the US is gone’: IIT Madras director calls Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike a ‘blessing in disguise’
Calling it a "blessing in disguise" for India, Kamakoti highlighted how the move could serve as a catalyst for research and innovation within the country (Image source: @ANI/X)
Trending‘Heart-touching scene’: Zubeen Garg’s wife brings pet dogs to coffin in emotional funeral scene; video emerges
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the moment on X writing, “It is often said that dogs are a man’s best friend, and if dogs love you, you are a great man" (Image source: @himantabiswa/X)
Trending‘Competition vanished overnight’: Ex-Meta employee reveals 88% of team had H-1B visas, calls Trump’s move opportunity for Americans
Zach Wilson linked his experience to the impact of recent immigration policy changes, specifically US President Donald Trump’s newly announced executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa sponsors (Representative image/Pexels)
Sep 23: Latest News
Advertisement