10 Tweets That Describe How We Feel About 'Indian Matchmaking'

Twitter is buzzing with reactions to 'Indian Matchmaking'

Netflix recently released a new reality show that caters to its Indian audience and people can't stop talking about it. Indian Matchmaking follows a Mumbai-based 'matchmaker' Sima Taparia as she helps Indian and Indian Americans find a suitable partner for marriage. While some would say it's the perfect kind of trash to binge when you have nothing to do, others might say it's rooted in a systemic structures of oppression. Either way, it's got people talking and meme-ing endlessly.

Take a look:

Am I the only one who realizes Pradhyumans is gay??#IndianMatchmaking

— Sarah Masters (@SarahMathers34) July 16, 2020

I’m on episode three of #IndianMatchmaking and here are my thoughts:
1.) Aparna is so damm annoying and will never find love.
2.) Nadia is an absolute sweetheart and she deserves the best guy ever.
3.) Pradhyumans is in the closet. 🤭

— Sneha Daniel (@snehaliz) July 17, 2020

The reason arranged marriage is predominantly a "Desi" thing is because it is rooted in caste. Its not about finding love, it's about keeping the bloodline "pure" or some other such nonsense. This institution needs to die, not be given a Netflix special. #IndianMatchmaking

— Uday (@UdaySRana) July 17, 2020

So we not gonna address the constant and blatant colourism in #IndianMatchmaking? Okay, cool. Carry on.

— Bianca Sidhu (@bsidhu) July 16, 2020

The next time anyone asks me why I’m still single.
#IndianMatchmaking pic.twitter.com/9LnJlV8Kbg

— uSandile (@SimplySandile) July 19, 2020

Every desi mom ever! #IndianMatchmaking pic.twitter.com/u9FAfSRNZt

— Vedant (@vedant_6) July 18, 2020

I get why Aparna is single, but the fact that Nadia is as well shows us that movies lie #IndianMatchmaking pic.twitter.com/iFigxvETeu

— Koupe Tet, Boule Kay (@faithfullymari) July 18, 2020

#IndianMatchmaking

The show villain The actual villain pic.twitter.com/lsQ2zfBdMn

— sharkira sharkira (@Shnuks213) July 18, 2020

Watched #IndianMatchmaking to confirm what I thought I knew about sexism, casteism, and classism in Indian/Indian American marriage markets. Sadly, confirmations confirmed. Go on now, tell me about how you want someone not too dark. Caste doesn't matter but must fit our culture.

— Bhumi (@bhumipurohit) July 17, 2020

Why are people shitting on #IndianMatchmaking for being sexist and casteist? The show is simply holding a mirror to the ugly society we are a part of. Also, here's an underrated dialogue from the show. Needs more traction pic.twitter.com/YzZef4KozR

— Vishaka George (@vishakasarah) July 18, 2020