Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Tharoor's Poetic Defense of Idli on X Goes Viral
Shashi Tharoor, a public figure, defended the South Indian breakfast food, idli, on X after an online user criticized its taste.
Tharoor, in a detailed and poetic response, praised idli, comparing it to great art.
He shared an AI-generated image of himself preparing idlis.
The post resonated with many people, generating appreciation for the food and Tharoor's enthusiastic defense of South Indian cuisine.
An X user expressed a negative opinion about idli.
Shashi Tharoor responded by defending idli.
Tharoor described idli in poetic terms.
Tharoor shared an AI-generated image of himself preparing idlis.
The post went viral with many people praising Tharoor's description.
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor and X users
- What
- Discussion regarding the taste and cultural significance of idli.
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Why
- An X user criticized idli.
Those who Dislike Idli
Those who Like Idli
Idli's Taste
Those who Dislike Idli
Idli is unappetizing and tastes like 'steamed regret'.
Those who Like Idli
Idli is a sublime creation, a delicate, weightless morsel of rice and lentil.
- Subject
- Idli
- Prominent Figure
- Shashi Tharoor
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Event
- Online Debate on Idli
- Outcome
- Viral Post of Support
Sources
‘Tendulkar, Tagore, Beethoven and…’: Tharoor mounts poetic defense of idli after X user says it tastes like ‘steamed regret’
Shashi Tharoor's Ode To Idli: Not 'Steamed Regret', But 'A Cloud, A Tagore Sangeet, A Tendulkar Century'