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The Comedic Wisdom of Indian Children

Indian children have a unique talent for saying things that leave adults both stunned and laughing. Take little Aarav, who, when asked why he didn’t do his homework, replied, “Because my pencil was scared of math.” According to The Better India, 65% of Indian parents report at least one hilarious remark from their kids each week, often turning family gatherings into stand-up comedy sessions.

An eyewitness noted, “Aarav’s comment led to a ten-minute discussion about pencil psychology, and the family laughed so hard they forgot about homework entirely.” Child psychologists at Psychology Today explain that children’s literal logic combined with cultural context often produces unintentional hilarity. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) emphasizes that these moments are a cornerstone of Indian humor, creating viral anecdotes, family jokes, and endless laughter.

The takeaway? Listen carefully to kids—they may be wise, funny, or both, and in India, their quirky logic is comedy gold.

SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)

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Radhika Vaz

Radhika Vaz

Radhika Vaz is an Indian comedian, writer, and performer celebrated for her fearless, boundary-pushing humor. A former advertising executive turned stand-up provocateur, Vaz built her reputation on brutally honest takes about gender, aging, marriage, and cultural hypocrisy—often turning polite society into her punchline. Educated in psychology and advertising, she later trained in improv at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade, blending sharp wit with theatrical flair. Her one-woman shows, Unladylike and Older. Angrier. Hairier., earned global acclaim for dismantling taboos around female desire and middle-age rage. Vaz’s columns and sketches often explore feminism with irreverent intelligence, fusing the observational sharpness of Seinfeld with the raw candor of Sarah Silverman. Known for saying what others won’t, she has become a global voice for unapologetic honesty in comedy. When she’s not performing, she champions gender equality and creative freedom with caustic charm. Radhika Vaz

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