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Attending an IIT is widely regarded as a prestigious milestone for students in India and often a source of pride worth boasting about. However, when one IIT graduate attempted to showcase their accomplishment in a playful manner, they faced significant backlash online for being labeled as " cringe-worthy ." In a Reddit community known for sharing memes and discussions related to JEE and NEET, a user posted a photo of a car stuck in traffic.
The vehicle featured a sticker on the rear that addressed the driver behind it with a cheeky remark: "You are chasing an IITian, but that's okay. We are used to it." Once the image of the sticker surfaced online, it quickly went viral, drawing a flood of reactions.
Many commenters expressed embarrassment on behalf of the car owner, while others criticized them for basing their entire identity on being an IIT graduate. One commenter wrote, "This is giving major second-hand embarrassment," while another added, "Reading this made me cringe, but imagining someone putting this on their car without hesitation is even worse." Some users mocked the apparent mismatch between the car owner's arrogance and their choice of vehicle.
"Driving a WagonR with the attitude of a Lamborghini owner," one user joked. Another remarked, "Super cringe. Only insecure people flex like this.
Even Harvard grads don’t flaunt their alma mater—they just say, 'I went to a school in Boston.'" Arre Saar by u/Then_Macaroon_7780 in JEENEETards An IIT alumnus also chimed in, sharing their discomfort with such behavior. "Honestly, I’ve stopped telling people where I study because of individuals like this," they admitted.
"IITians trying not to make IIT their whole personality is impossible. My uncle had written IIT next to his son's name on his daughter's wedding invitation," recalled another..
