Star Sports' Mauka Mauka TV commercial might be gaining a lot of popularity in India, probably due to the fact that our patriotism is measured by the yardstick of how much we can outdo our neighbour Pakistan. The first commercial, where the Pakistani fan kept arranging for celebrations at every World Cup encounter against India ended up getting frustrated each and every time was very funny, and I almost fell off my chair laughing.
However, it's not funny anymore. The fun changed to anxiety from the third part in the series. I mean, it's funny as long as you're winning. But if reality doesn't play along with your plans, things can get really embarassing. The commercial has begun to reek of arrogance on India's part, and I think they should really stop it before India falters (I hope not) and the chant comes back to haunt Indian fans.
It's one thing to cheer your team. But when enthusiasm turns to arrogance, we need to pull back a little bit. We must remember that all the teams are talented and even the seemingly weaker teams are capable of pulling off a surprise.
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