New Delhi, We Need to Talk… About Bridges 🌉
Hey there, India! Guess what? The bridge builders in northeast India have been taking their cues from my dating life because they just can’t seem to hold things together! 😱 Yup, you read that right. So, there’s this bridge under construction in Sairang, Mizoram state, and let’s just say it decided to pull a disappearing act – poof! Gone! Now you see it, now you don’t! At least 17 people were like, “Wait, where’s the ground gone?” 🙈
And guess who’s there to document all the chaos? Chief Minister Zoramthanga, who must be a one-name wonder like Cher or Madonna – they don’t call him Chief Minister Zoramthanga Smith, you know? He posted pics and videos on Twitter (or as we now know it, X – sounds like a secret agent code name, right?). You’ve got to hand it to the guy, he managed to make a bridge collapse look like a smoky magic trick! 🎩🔥
So, Zoramthanga (or Z, as I’m calling him now) is all like, “OMG, guys, this tragedy is seriously harshing my mellow. Condolences, hugs, and virtual tissues to the families of the fallen, and super-speedy recovery vibes to the injured.” Dude, if only thoughts and prayers could rebuild bridges – we’d be all set!
Now, remember, Narendra Modi, India’s Prime Minister? Yeah, the guy who’s usually running the show. Well, he’s in South Africa doing important Prime Minister stuff, probably not bridge-building, and he’s like, “Yeah, I heard about the bridge situation. Bummer.” And just to show he’s got a heart under that tailored suit, he’s throwing in some money – $2,500 for the next of kin of the bridge-bitten and $600 for the workers who decided they wanted to meet the ground sooner than expected. 💸
Hold up, friends, this isn’t the first time India’s had a bridge make an impromptu debut as part of a demolition derby! Remember that four-lane concrete bridge across the River Ganges in Bihar? Yeah, that one that collapsed for the SECOND time in just over a year? I mean, who needs four lanes, right? Two lanes, zero bridges – that’s the way to go! 🚗
And let’s not forget the smashing hit of a suspension bridge that had a surprise performance in Morbi, Gujarat, last October. It went from “ta-da” to “uh-oh” in record time, killing 135 people. Talk about a bridge with commitment issues – it repaired itself and then gave up again! 🤷♀️
So, India, it’s time for some bridge-building lessons – and not the kind where you glue Popsicle sticks together. Let’s hope the next bridges come with a warranty and maybe a couple of safety nets. Until then, let’s all cross our fingers and hope the only collapses we see are on the comedy stage. 🤞 Stay safe out there, and remember, a bridge is only as strong as the contractors who built it (and their coffee breaks ☕)!New Delhi, We Need to Talk… About Bridges 🌉
Hey there, India! Guess what? The bridge builders in northeast India have been taking their cues from my dating life because they just can’t seem to hold things together! 😱 Yup, you read that right. So, there’s this bridge under construction in Sairang, Mizoram state, and let’s just say it decided to pull a disappearing act – poof! Gone! Now you see it, now you don’t! At least 17 people were like, “Wait, where’s the ground gone?” 🙈
And guess who’s there to document all the chaos? Chief Minister Zoramthanga, who must be a one-name wonder like Cher or Madonna – they don’t call him Chief Minister Zoramthanga Smith, you know? He posted pics and videos on Twitter (or as we now know it, X – sounds like a secret agent code name, right?). You’ve got to hand it to the guy, he managed to make a bridge collapse look like a smoky magic trick! 🎩🔥
So, Zoramthanga (or Z, as I’m calling him now) is all like, “OMG, guys, this tragedy is seriously harshing my mellow. Condolences, hugs, and virtual tissues to the families of the fallen, and super-speedy recovery vibes to the injured.” Dude, if only thoughts and prayers could rebuild bridges – we’d be all set!
Now, remember, Narendra Modi, India’s Prime Minister? Yeah, the guy who’s usually running the show. Well, he’s in South Africa doing important Prime Minister stuff, probably not bridge-building, and he’s like, “Yeah, I heard about the bridge situation. Bummer.” And just to show he’s got a heart under that tailored suit, he’s throwing in some money – $2,500 for the next of kin of the bridge-bitten and $600 for the workers who decided they wanted to meet the ground sooner than expected. 💸
Hold up, friends, this isn’t the first time India’s had a bridge make an impromptu debut as part of a demolition derby! Remember that four-lane concrete bridge across the River Ganges in Bihar? Yeah, that one that collapsed for the SECOND time in just over a year? I mean, who needs four lanes, right? Two lanes, zero bridges – that’s the way to go! 🚗
And let’s not forget the smashing hit of a suspension bridge that had a surprise performance in Morbi, Gujarat, last October. It went from “ta-da” to “uh-oh” in record time, killing 135 people. Talk about a bridge with commitment issues – it repaired itself and then gave up again! 🤷♀️
So, India, it’s time for some bridge-building lessons – and not the kind where you glue Popsicle sticks together. Let’s hope the next bridges come with a warranty and maybe a couple of safety nets. Until then, let’s all cross our fingers and hope the only collapses we see are on the comedy stage. 🤞 Stay safe out there, and remember, a bridge is only as strong as the contractors who built it (and their coffee breaks ☕)!