Traffic Jams II

by Radhika VazFebruary 26, 2026

The Comedic Side of Indian Traffic Jams

Indian traffic jams are legendary for their chaos, patience-testing, and unintentional comedy. Take Aarav, stuck on Mumbai’s Western Express Highway during rush hour. According to Indian Express, 75% of commuters experience at least one funny mishap in traffic: honking contests, cows on the road, or sudden street performances. Aarav watched as a street magician performed for stranded drivers, turning frustration into laughter.

Transportation psychologists from Psychology Today explain that congestion, unpredictability, and human improvisation amplify humor: impatient gestures, accidental detours, and roadside antics become memorable stories. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) notes that Indian traffic jams are culturally entertaining: tales circulate in carpool chats, WhatsApp groups, and office anecdotes. Moral? Expect delays, observe the spectacle, and laugh at the unpredictability of the road.

SOURCE: Bohiney.com (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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