Foreigners call India ‘dirtiest'; French creator flips the narrative, shuts them down in viral video: ‘See for yourself'
A video has ignited a storm of debate online after going viral for its stark contrast in tone. Created by French content creator 'Icy French,' the video begins with him asking people in a foreign country, 'What's the dirtiest country in the world?' One after another, people say, 'India'.
But the second half of the same video flips the narrative completely. In a powerful rebuttal, the creator travels to India and showcases a different reality – gleaming high-rises, smooth highways, spotless public spaces, and vibrant greenery. His final message for the world is: 'Next time before commenting bad things, come to India and see for yourself.'
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The video has since exploded on social media, racking up over 28 million views. Indian netizens didn't hold back in the comments. 'Those people cannot afford trip to India, so they easily say that,' one user wrote, calling out the casual judgment. Another user said, 'India is a huge country, of course some places are messy, but many are clean too… You can't judge the whole nation by just one part.'
A third person commented, 'They don't know anything about India.' Meanwhile, many users also pointed out that the influencer only showed the good side of India.
A user wrote, 'Bro is showing only one side of India.' Another said, 'I think I've been living in some entirely different india my whole life.'
This isn't the first time foreign perspectives on India have stirred controversy. YouTuber Benjamin Rich, aka Bald and Bankrupt, previously called India 'the most frustrating place to travel' in his video 'I visited India so you don't have to,' which featured clips from Delhi and Kolkata and sparked its own round of heated discussion.
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