“Mummy Papa ko Google utna nahi khush kar paya…” Google CEO’s Instagram post attracted a wave of such witty remarks and jokes related to the stereotype of Indian parents, known for their high academic standards and aspirations for their children’s educational achievements.
The age-old stereotype of Indian parents having sky-high expectations for their children, no matter their accomplishments, is a relatable phenomenon that transcends professions. Whether their child is a doctor, engineer, CEO, or celebrity, the parental pressure to strive for more is a constant theme that resonates with many.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai, a renowned alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, was awarded an honorary doctorate, prompting him to share his joy on Instagram. However, a specific sentence in his post resonated with countless Indians, making him relatable despite his lofty position at the helm of a global tech giant.
Pichai last week humorously noted in an Instagram post that his parents had always hoped he would earn a PhD, adding with a smile, “I think an honorary one still counts.”
Sundar Pichai’s Instagram post sparked a wave of responses on social media, with many users sharing their own stories of dealing with high parental expectations, effectively turning the comments section into a communal space for sharing relatable experiences and finding solidarity.
“Kya baat hai… Mummy Papa ko Google utna nahi khush kar paya hoga jitna IIT ne kar diya (Google would not have pleased your parents as much as IIT did),” a user said jokingly.
An additional commenter weighed in on his Instagram post, “So parents are all the same. Immaterial of who Sundar Pichai is today, his parents are not happy that he is not a Doctorate. Well, your parents always want to see your best, and no matter what you achieve, they still want more.”
A third instagram user commented, “Brown parents be like: You may be CEO, but you should still have that PhD.”
