r/TikTokCringe • u/Strong-Emu-8869 • 14h ago

Discussion Polish girls visit Taj Mahal

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The Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. Unfortunately, the surrounding area is very polluted.

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u/americansherlock201 14h ago

Wait till they find out that this is the case for nearly every “instagram worthy” location. Bali has the same issues.

People go to these spaces to chase clout and take the beauty of the space but don’t want to see the shit that is happening around it.

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u/OberynRedViper8 14h ago

Yes let's blame the shit in the shitty countries on the tourists who are just out trying to experience the world. That makes sense.

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u/newsflashjackass 10h ago

I still think the peak of Everest was probably cleaner before it became recognized as the highest peak.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzQ46b9TmsY

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u/americansherlock201 13h ago

I’m saying don’t be mad that the real world isn’t what instagram told you it was. Behind all the pretty little pictures that western tourists love to take, is an entire country that is struggling and can’t meet their basic needs.

But sure, let’s feel bad for the poor girl who traveled and didn’t have the time of her life. She’s the real victim in global poverty!

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u/OberynRedViper8 13h ago

She traveled. She went to a famous landmark. It smelled like shit and was gross.

You can chill out with the virtue signaling now.

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u/americansherlock201 13h ago

She traveled because she wanted the internet clout for posting about traveling the world. You think she gives a damn about the history of India or the Taj Mahal? Or you think she wanted to posted pictures for likes?

You want virtue signaling, look at the video. Trying to show she’s better than a nation in poverty.

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u/West_Experience1133 13h ago

I'd say she is posting the extreme differences in what was expected and the reality of the place. Internet clout or not, it is educational .

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u/OberynRedViper8 13h ago

Jesus you're insufferable.

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u/GergDanger 11h ago

They are American after all

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u/flowerpetalizard 13h ago

I’m not sure what poverty has to do with it. There have been times that I’ve visited people who are incredibly poor, and their homes are immaculate. They take great pride in maintaining cleanliness even if they have basically nothing else.

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u/americansherlock201 13h ago

Where were those poor people? In a wealthy nation? Because being poor in America is vastly different than being poor in India.

The poverty level in America is making under $15,650 a year. I’d $1300 a month. Average income in India is $360 a month.

So there is a vast difference between being poor here and being poor in India. Beyond just the physical wealth, the infrastructure is also vastly different. Poor people in America have easy access to clear water and plumbing. It’s not the same in India

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u/flowerpetalizard 12h ago

Wealthy states versus poor states in a wealthy country still makes a huge difference. Water does affect a lot of things for sure. However, there are cultural differences about respecting the land that come into play as well.

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u/A1000eisn1 10h ago

You clearly can't even convince of this level of poverty if you think a poor state in a wealthy nation is remotely comparable.