This man’s explanation of demonetisation’s improper implementation is spot on!
The government introduced demonetisation policy continues to dominate public discourse. While the common man was having difficulties finding an ATM and standing in queues in front of banks so he could buy his basic rice and dal, recent reports claim that the RBI has been printing inconsistent Rs 500 currency notes.
Though Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that the decision had been taken to curb corruption and hoarding of black money, a lot of people agree that the announcement was abrupt and the execution extremely poor. The unpreparedness on the part of the authorities has only come to contribute more to the chaos.
And if you are still wondering what is happening, then well-known literary critic Sanjay Sipahimalani, Twitter user has deconstructed the lacklustre implementation of demonetisaton in a series of tweets. And he has done that in a rather unusual and a hilarious way — using in-flight announcements! He started his 13-tweets-long thread with the post that reads thus: “If in-flight announcements were made in the manner of demonetisation notifications”.
If you observe carefully, you will be amazed to see how all of it makes so much of sense!
Read his entire hilarious tweet thread, here.
If in-flight announcements were made in the manner of demonetisation notifications: (1/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Hello, and welcome aboard. Do fasten your seatbelts, because we’re in for a bumpy ride. (2/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Just like the utter confusion we faced while one unplanned instruction after the other came our way.
You can stow cabin baggage in the overhead compartment for the first 15 minutes after which you need to place it under your seat. (3/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
After five more minutes, you can take it out and place it on your lap. Until further notice. (4/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
You can switch off your cellphones now. Those who switched off cellphones five minutes ago may be subject to penalty. (5/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
There is no penalty for those using pre-paid cards that they have purchased in the last 24 hours. (6/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Chaos continues. …
Or is it 12 hours? We’ll let you know. (7/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
That sounds very familiar. NaMo app, may be?
Our in-flight crew will be happy to take care of your needs. Write down stated needs and get the signature of the airline CEO. (8/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Food will be served first to those sitting on rows 1 to 12. After 5 minutes, we’ll reverse the order. Then it’s odd-numbered rows. (9/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
But, but. … why haven’t you kept enough food for all of the passengers?
Unless the food runs out. (10/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Those who are already full are encouraged to distribute leftover food to those less fortunate. (11/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
In case of turbulence, oxygen masks will drop down. Before using these, you need to provide a chest X-ray that is KYC-compliant. (12/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
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May be, we should for the many benefits we are going to reap “in the longer run”?
The flight should take 60 minutes, but it could be more. Or less. It’s a small inconvenience. Take this flight for the nation. (13/13)
— Sanjay Sipahimalani (@SanSip) November 25, 2016
Sipahimalani’s posts got quite a bit of attention on Twitter.
@SanSip this was hilarious! Think I can use this for a short animated video with your permission? Would make for a great video.
— Karan Talwar (@BollywoodGandu) November 25, 2016
@SanSip brilliant!!
— extastic (@brookail488) November 25, 2016
What do you think of this Twitter user’s analysis? Let us know in the comments section below.




