Spicy Snacks, Magic Mops: Viral 'Middle-class Starter Pack' Meme Reminds Mumbaikars of Home

A Reddit user recently shared a meme on what a Mumbai middle-class starter pack would look like and the post seems to have struck a nerve with Mumbaikars. The original post’s must-have list included a wooden/marble temple completed with lights and pictures, polyester net covering for sofa covers, steel box for keeping sewing needs, plastic cover for electronic devices, a magic mop, chatpata snacks packet, water bottles with any ‘ware’ brand and restored carry bags. The highly relatable meme seemed to strike a chord with Mumbaikars as the post was bombarded with upvotes and comments and even prompted several users to suggest other items that they thought the list had missed. From that money make snack party with siblings,” while another said, “Adding few more to the list: 10 year-old T-shirt as a pochha /bardan, using grill as a drying rack, a heavy wooden teapoy which keeps on questioning its own existence because no one uses it, Asian paints’ used bucket in the bathroom/toilet for various reasons.” Others also gave their input, adding a steel plate with compartments, Godrej’s steel almirah, re-using wrapping papers, maroon/brown/gold curtains and special utensils just for the guests.