German influencer under fire for mocking India's usage of the word 'expired': Netizens ask her to 'go back to school'
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The video begins with an on-screen text that reads, «India?! What is happening?» The influencer then states that she has frequently heard Indians use «expired» when discussing a person’s death. Bursting into laughter, she insists that while a prescription or food item may expire, a human being does not.
Accompanying the video was a caption that read, «Tell me in the comments—do you also use ‘expired’? No offense! Do you refer to someone’s death with the word ‘expired’?”
Netizens Hit Back
With a staggering eight million views and nearly two lakh likes, the reel stirred widespread backlash among Indian social media users. Many were offended by what they perceived as an unnecessary mockery of how English is spoken in India.
Numerous users criticized the influencer, with some suggesting she revisit school to brush up on fundamental language concepts. One commenter corrected her by stating, «It’s not just a part of India; it’s common across the country.» Another user pointed out, "‘Expired’ is a legitimate medical term used in hospitals when referring to a patient’s passing."
A third individual defended Indian usage, stating, «India produces more doctors than your country, so medical terminology is part of everyday speech. In clinical settings, we don’t say, ‘The patient died at 8:00 PM’; rather, we say, ‘The patient expired at 8:00 PM.’ Instead of
