Chennai witnessed a flood of memes on social media as Monday's election results in Tamil Nadu became fodder for humour, with actor-politician C Joseph Vijay's TVK party taking centre stage. The internet was abuzz with creative edits and clips that turned the political developments into a source of entertainment.
Viral Meme from Tamil Film Friends
One widely shared meme recreated a scene from the Tamil film Friends. In the original, Contractor Nesamani, played by Vadivelu, instructs his team to behave properly before entering a palace. In the meme version, the 'palace' becomes the Secretariat, and senior leader Sengottaiyan, portrayed as Nesamani, warns his 'crew' of TVK party leaders to act responsibly. The humorous twist imagines first-time entrants preparing for power.
Stalin's Hand Gesture Repurposed
Another viral trend featured a clip of DMK leader M K Stalin's hand gesture, where he tells media personnel the event is over. This clip was later used to troll TVK in the assembly election, suggesting their political career is over. Meme creators edited it to indicate a political shift, with one version showing V S Babu, the TVK candidate who defeated Stalin in Kolathur, mimicking the same gesture.
Film Scenes Celebrating TVK's Rise
Scenes from films like Sarkar, Mudhalvan, Master, Mersal, and Gilli have been repurposed to celebrate the party's stunning rise in Tamil Nadu's political horizon. These edits highlight the unexpected success of TVK in the elections.
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