The "TU" vs "AAP" debate takes Twitter by storm with humorous memes and jokes, check here
A debate between the usage of "tu " and "Aap" in Hindi addressing strangers has taken a humorous turn on social media with Delhiites and Mumbaikars sharing memes and jokes on the topic.

The tweet sparked a serious debate about linguistic differences, but it quickly took a humorous turn, with netizens expressing their thoughts with humour. A Twitter user commented on the use of "Tu" in addressing strangers, calling it "unacceptable behaviour." Mumbaikars flooded the comments section and pointed out that in Marathi, "Tu" represents "Tum."
βEt aap, Brute?β - North Indian Julius Caesar
— Shivam (@imrozed) February 7, 2023
Ye kaali kaali ankhen
— Rueben Kaduskar (@rararueben) February 8, 2023
Aap ru ru
Aap ru ru
north indians when atif aslam sings tu jaane na instead of aap jaane na pic.twitter.com/PEzJAL6O0c
— gordon (@gordonramashray) February 7, 2023
Mumbai Boi
— Ritushree π (@QueerNaari) February 7, 2023
Delhi Gurl pic.twitter.com/ckbGfVZI9m
People who are having a discussion on Tu & Aap matter haven't discovered this Teko Meko thing. ππ
— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) February 8, 2023
This 'Tu' vs 'Aap' discourse on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/5XRg2gRjRp
— tulsi das khan (@IndieKnopfler) February 7, 2023
muting βtuβ and βaapβ
— G. (@wtfgauravvvv) February 8, 2023
Replace Aap with Tu for life and delete Tum forever.
— A (@PureNautanki) February 8, 2023
There is a tum. Itβs tu and tum. Aap is different please
— Upasana (@U_pasana) February 8, 2023
Another user shared her views that the same group of people who speak Marathi are known to address their mothers and grandmothers as "tu," but they would not use the same address for their fathers, grandfathers, or any other male figures of authority, showing how patriarchy prevails.
Overall, the TU vs AAP debate has become a major talking point on social media. Despite its lighthearted nature, the debate has brought to light linguistic differences and social conduct in the country.
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