Why did you redeEEm Ittd??

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Scammers are individuals or groups who use deceptive tactics to trick people into giving up money, personal information, or assets. These scams can range from online fraud, phishing emails, and investment scams to more elaborate schemes like lottery fraud or fake tech support. While scams can happen anywhere, certain countries have become hotspots for scam operations, often due to weaker regulations, high levels of internet access, or large populations.

India, for example, has been identified as a significant source of global scam activity, particularly through call center frauds targeting people in the U.S., U.K., and other nations. Other countries like Nigeria and the Philippines have also been known for high-profile scams, with many operating in less regulated regions where the perpetrators can operate with impunity. However, it’s important to note that scammers can be found in nearly every country, as the rise of the internet has made it easier for fraudsters to target victims globally.

The “Why did you redeem it?” incident refers to a viral moment from a 2017 video where a man, later identified as Ash from the YouTube channel SovietWomble, reacts to a gaming situation. The video showed an online multiplayer game in which a teammate redeemed an in-game item (typically a loot or bonus) that was not meant to be used yet, causing a setback or ruining the strategy. Ash’s reaction, “Why did you redeem it?” was a mix of frustration and bewilderment at the decision, which was considered by the rest of the community to be a poor choice that impacted the team’s chances of success.

This moment became a meme in gaming communities, with the phrase “Why did you redeem it?” being used humorously to criticize any unnecessary or poorly timed action in both games and real-life situations. It gained popularity across social media platforms, often appearing in various meme contexts and being parodied in videos, images, and even as a humorous critique in discussions.

The bindi is a traditional symbol worn on the forehead in Indian culture, mainly by Hindu women. Placed between the eyebrows, it represents the “third eye,” symbolizing wisdom and spiritual insight. While it has religious significance, it’s also worn for fashion and cultural expression. Traditionally made from kumkum (red powder), it now comes in various colors and styles.

MiG-21 Bison

The MiG-21bis is yet another Russian made fighter jet manufactured by Mikoyan Gurevich; however, India decided to still use the almost 70 year old fighter jet and make some upgrades on it, which later became the MiG-21 Bison. The upgrades began in the 90s based on the MiG-21-93 kits, with Mikoyan OKB's assistance, the HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics) produced the MiG-21Bis-UPG aka MiG-21 Bison.

Bison upgrades were mostly systematic and avionics add-ons, which were to improve the older models of the original such as: TARANG radar warning receiver and jammer suite, the HAL also could not use all of its MiG-21-93 kit products on its aircraft.

The IAF (India Air Force) kept on using the 70 year old jet until the 2024, where the production was stopped due to political reasons.

The joke

As the nation is famous for its Global call centers, it is getting ("OLD") and widely spread to an extent that an Old Machine will crash flying as ("LOW") as a tree.