BROTHER vs OTHER | Vir Das | Stand-Up Comedy | #TenonTen | Ep 6

Summary

The transcript is a satirical comedy routine that humorously addresses the concept of war and global conflict. The comedian uses the analogy of a pressure cooker to describe the buildup and release of tension in society, suggesting that wars are often fought by those in power and those filled with hatred. He critiques the media's role in creating 'others' and perpetuating division, and humorously proposes the PNC party, emphasizing clarity and youth. The routine also touches on the importance of not blindly respecting elders and the potential for future conflicts to be driven by differing realities and truths, rather than traditional military forces.

Takeaways

• 🌍 The world is compared to a pressure cooker that needs to release tension through conflict every 60-70 years.
• 🇺🇸 A humorous point is made about Americans sometimes forgetting that they are not the entirety of the world's perspective.
• 🎭 The concept of '10 on 10' is introduced, where fresh material is written the night before a show to discuss uncomfortable global issues.
• 🔥 Wars are suggested to occur due to a combination of old men with power and young men with hatred, highlighting the complex dynamics of conflict.
• 👴 The speaker humorously critiques the role of old men in politics and suggests a need to stop respecting them blindly.
• 🤔 The importance of not generalizing or 'othering' people based on the actions of a few is emphasized, promoting understanding and empathy.
• 📺 The media is criticized for losing its principles and being a tool for amplifying certain narratives that can lead to conflict.
• 👨‍👨‍👦‍👦 The idea of 'the brother and the other' is discussed, showing how historical tactics of dehumanization have been used to fuel wars.
• 🚀 Indian people are praised for their adaptability and ability to excel in various fields, including technology and business.
• 🌐 The future of war is predicted to be more about information and perception, rather than traditional military conflict.
• 🤝 The script concludes with a call to action for people to connect with each other despite differences, as a means to potentially save the world from conflict.

Q & A

What is the '10 on 10' series mentioned in the script?

The '10 on 10' series is a comedy show format where fresh material is written the night before the show to discuss uncomfortable global issues, aiming to tackle them with stand-up comedy.

What does the Indian military General's analogy of the world being like a pressure cooker imply?

The Indian military General's analogy suggests that the world accumulates tension over time, and every 60 to 70 years, a major conflict or 'war' is necessary to 'reset' the pressure, implying that such conflicts are cyclical and inevitable.

How does the comedian describe the conditions necessary for a global conflict to occur?

The comedian states that for a global conflict to occur, two elements are needed: old men with power and young men with hatred.

What is the comedian's perspective on the role of hatred in young men?

The comedian believes that young men are born with anger, and hatred is a result of anger compounded by time and a lack of love.

What does the comedian suggest is the oldest con in history?

The comedian suggests that the oldest con in history is the process of humanizing 'the brother' and dehumanizing 'the other,' which is a tactic used to incite hatred and division.

What is the 'PNC' political party the comedian proposes to start?

The 'PNC' stands for the 'Post Not Clarity' party, a humorous proposal where politicians would take a 15-minute break to engage in sexual activity before returning to run the country.

How does the comedian critique the mainstream media's role in war and conflict?

The comedian criticizes the mainstream media for losing its principles and becoming mere speakers for someone else's voice, contributing to the narrative of 'othering' and potentially inciting conflict.

What is the comedian's view on the importance of respecting elders?

The comedian argues that while showing respect to elders is important, one should not necessarily feel it inside, suggesting a more critical approach to respecting authority figures.

What does the comedian propose as a test for becoming the prime minister of India?

The comedian humorously proposes a three-part test for becoming the prime minister of India: understanding of Science and Technology, physical fitness, and proof of consensual sex within the last year.

How does the comedian envision the next war, and what role does he foresee for technology and social media?

The comedian envisions the next war not as a traditional military conflict but as a battle of realities, where technology and social media platforms are used as weapons, and people's attention serves as ammunition.

Outlines

00:00

🌍 Global Tensions and the Human Element in Conflict

The speaker humorously addresses the idea of global conflict, suggesting that it's often a result of misunderstandings and disparities in knowledge. They recount a conversation with an Indian military general who likened the world to a pressure cooker needing occasional release through conflict. The speaker then contrasts this with an American military man's lack of understanding of the metaphor, suggesting a cultural gap. They delve into the factors required for war, highlighting the need for old men with power and young men with hatred. The speaker satirically suggests that hatred is a product of anger over time without love, and touches on the role of celibacy in shaping global politics. They also propose a new political party, the PNC, which humorously stands for 'Post Not Clarity,' advocating for a break to clear minds during parliamentary sessions.

05:00

🚀 The Indian Mindset and the Role of Media in Shaping Perceptions

This paragraph focuses on the Indian perspective on progress and innovation, with a humorous jab at the desire to design rockets rather than colonize Mars. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding systems and processes, applauding the Indian knack for adapting and improving existing systems. They also touch on the role of government in a democracy and the feeling of being monitored when minority communities are 'othered.' The speaker critiques mainstream media for losing its principles and becoming mere amplifiers of someone else's voice, contributing to the narrative of division. They argue for a more balanced view that doesn't hold every member of a community responsible for the actions of a few.

10:04

🌟 The Youthful Spirit of India and the Future of Global Conflict

The speaker asserts that India is the youngest country in the world, emphasizing the importance of youth, physical fitness, and understanding of science and technology for its leadership. They humorously suggest that the prime minister should be tested on these qualities, including proving consensual sex in the past year as a measure of vitality. The paragraph contrasts the obsessions of the young with their future and the old with the past, suggesting that both are disrupting the present. The speaker predicts that future conflicts won't be traditional wars but battles over perceived realities, fought through media and social platforms. They end with a call to action, urging individuals to reach out to others, despite differences, as a potential solution to global tensions.

Keywords

💡Pressure Cooker

The term 'pressure cooker' is used metaphorically in the script to describe the world's cyclical build-up of tension and conflict, which eventually needs to be 'reset' through a global conflict. This concept is introduced through the perspective of an Indian military general, suggesting a historical pattern of war every 60 to 70 years. It's used to illustrate the inevitability of conflict due to the accumulation of unresolved issues and tensions.

💡10 on 10

'10 on 10' refers to a series created by the speaker where fresh material is written the night before a show to address uncomfortable global issues. This concept is central to the video's theme as it showcases the speaker's approach to engaging with difficult topics through humor and stand-up comedy, aiming to make light of serious subjects and provoke thought.

💡Disparity in Knowledge

The phrase 'disparity in knowledge' is highlighted when the speaker contrasts the understanding of a metaphor between an Indian and an American military official. It underscores the video's theme of communication and understanding between different cultures and the potential for misunderstandings that can lead to conflict.

💡Hatred

Hatred is described as a key ingredient in the causation of war, stemming from anger over time and a lack of love. The script uses this concept to explore how young men's natural anger can be manipulated into hatred, which then fuels conflicts. It's a central theme in the speaker's discussion about the manipulation of young people for political and military purposes.

💡Celibacy

Celibacy is humorously introduced as a factor contributing to hatred, suggesting that the absence of sexual activity can lead to a buildup of negative emotions. While light-hearted, it ties into the broader discussion about the factors that can lead to societal tensions and conflicts.

💡Othering

The concept of 'othering' is central to the video's message, where the speaker discusses how certain groups are dehumanized and portrayed as threats to manipulate public opinion and justify discrimination or conflict. It's used to critique historical and contemporary practices of division and fear-mongering.

💡Media

The mainstream media is criticized in the script for losing its principles and becoming a tool for amplifying certain narratives that can lead to conflict. The speaker argues that media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion and can contribute to the 'othering' of groups, which is a key factor in fostering hatred and conflict.

💡Elders

The speaker advocates for a change in the way society respects elders, suggesting that respect should not be equated with agreement or submission to their views. This concept is tied to the video's broader message about challenging outdated or harmful beliefs that can perpetuate conflict and inequality.

💡Youth

Youth is presented as a critical factor in the speaker's vision for leadership and progress. It's associated with innovation, physical fitness, and an understanding of science and technology. The keyword is used to emphasize the importance of fresh perspectives and the potential for positive change when younger generations are involved in decision-making.

💡Reality

The concept of 'reality' is explored in the context of how people's perceptions and beliefs can lead to conflict. The speaker suggests that future wars may not be between nations or armies but between differing realities or truths, highlighting the role of perception and ideology in shaping conflicts.

💡Social Media

Social media is identified as a new battleground where attention and influence are the new currencies of power. The speaker critiques the way billionaires are purchasing social media platforms, suggesting that these platforms are being weaponized to shape public opinion and reality, which can have significant implications for societal harmony and conflict.

Highlights

The world is likened to a pressure cooker needing a reset every 60 to 70 years through worldwide conflict.

The concept of '10 on 10' series is introduced, where fresh material is written the night before a show to discuss uncomfortable global issues.

Wars are often fought between those who understand the concept of a pressure cooker and those who do not, symbolizing a disparity in knowledge.

For a global conflict, two elements are necessary: old men with power and young men with hatred.

Young men are not born with hatred; it is a product of anger over time minus love.

Celibacy is humorously suggested as a factor in global politics due to its impact on mindset and beliefs.

The idea of starting a 'PNC' (Post Not Clarity) party with a focus on clarity and truth in politics is proposed.

The process of 'othering' in history involves dehumanizing the 'other' and humanizing the 'brother' to incite conflict.

The role of the media in reinforcing narratives of 'othering' and its impact on minority communities is discussed.

The absurdity of blaming every member of a community for the actions of a few is highlighted with humor.

The importance of not respecting elders blindly but showing them respect while directing them towards positive actions is suggested.

The idea that the next war might not be between armies but between individuals with access to technology is presented.

The significance of India being the youngest country in the world and its implications for leadership and governance is discussed.

The necessity for leaders to understand science, technology, and maintain physical fitness and consensual relationships is humorously advocated.

The potential for the world to end not through traditional warfare but through individuals with access to nuclear weapons is a chilling prediction.

The call to action to reach out to others, despite differences, as a means to possibly save the world is a powerful conclusion.

Transcripts

feel like the world is going to go to

war soon

can we agree

I love how Americans are like soon

this is the thing with America you keep

forgetting you're not the world

during the pandemic I started a series

called 10 on 10 it is where we wrote

fresh material the night before a show

to talk about the uncomfortable things

in the world to see if we could tackle

them with stand-up comedy ready that is

very very good to see you I'd love to

talk about war

I was with an Indian military General

about five years ago and he said you

know Peter the world is like a pressure

cooker

every 60 or 70 years the whistle needs

to blow and the pressure needs to reset

and that reset is a worldwide conflict

and then like last year I met a man from

the American Military

and I was like you know so the world is

like a pressure cooker

Linguistics to use the whistle needs to

blow and the pressure needs to be said

and he was like what the [ __ ] is a

pressure cooker

and I was like oh we're going to war for

sure

a look at the disparity in knowledge

and B I think most wars in the world

have been fought between people who

don't know what a pressure cooker is

and people who know what a pressure

cooker is

for a global conflict to occur or for a

war to occur you need two things you

need old men with power and young men

with hatred very tough to pull off right

because the only thing that young men

want is the power of old men and the

only thing that powers old men is the

hatred of the young

now they have to

because young men are not born with

hatred they are born with anger and

hatred is just anger plus time minus

love to the power of celibacy

do not discount the role of celibacy in

global politics

your memory goes back that far or I just

you know the kind of sex where you have

to go to IKEA the next morning

all right for either furniture or linen

your choice

think about it you just got done you're

lying there in that moment what are your

beliefs

what is your ideology

do you have any

that's the world I want to live in all

right

if I ever

if I ever start a political party it's

not going to be like the DNC or the RNC

or the BJP or the Inc I'm going to start

the PNC

the post not Clarity party

where every morning we come into

Parliament

and then in the middle of a session

there's a 15 minute break

we all go back into a private room and

just

then we come out and run the country

so in fact young men with hatred you

have to introduce them to Concepts the

concept of the brother and the other the

brother and the

other the brother and the other kind of

sounds like a children's book or like a

very specific video on PornHub

and what you have to do is you have to

humanize the brother and you have to

dehumanize the other it's history's

oldest con it's fascism's greatest hit

where people who are stolen all of the

Power convince people who have no power

that their power is going to be stolen

by other people who have no power

what you do

is

is you complement the other to make them

seem strong and then you twist that

compliment into a thread black people

are beautiful athletic and have huge

dicks

that they will use to [ __ ] your wife

Jewish people are smart and amazing at

business

and they will use that to steal your

money

that's how it's done Indian people

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there's a lot of them

no seriously there's a lot of them I

Indian people we don't have like a thing

a thing right maybe that's something

people they don't have a thing

so they could be anything

which really is the big Indian strength

this week could be anything Indian

people have something nobody else in the

world has Americans I'm going to explain

it it's called jugard all right

is the hustle

Indian people have an innate ability to

look at a system and a process that

exists

and go like this um

[Applause]

you know how white people want to go to

Mars yeah Indian people don't want to go

to Mars we want to design the rocket

and we will wave with the white people

as they explode in the sky

or all of them go to Mars allowing the

domestic real estate price to drop and

we buy apartments in Manhattan

Indian people know that in a vibrant

democracy a government is supposed to

present you with solutions that lead to

the Harmony and Welfare of its citizens

we are taught this in every single

history and Civics textbook

but if we edit the textbook

to follow the rules without respecting

them

now what happens when you other somebody

in a minority Community is they start to

feel monitored and you make them feel

unscrabble while the brother feels

entitled right like I'm a majority

Community I do not get to take credit

for the behavior of the best Hindu and I

don't know I do not get blamed for the

behavior of the worst Hindus so why is

every Muslim responsible for Osama Bin

Laden you cannot blame every black

person for Kanye West

thank you

if you listen to Kanye you have to blame

the Jews apparently I don't know

how this works I feel like black people

Kanye West is to you what kamla Harris

is to us

[Applause]

not really ours

our world only little bit

now how they reinforce this Narrative of

othering is through the mainstream media

can we agree that the mainstream media

has lost their principles can we agree

yes and that's not even a surprise but I

know that you don't miss your principles

but do you at least miss your testicles

and look I feel bad for them as well

they have to go to bed every night

knowing nobody will ever remember them

as a journalist just as somebody who

screamed really loud and I don't even

think they're screaming that loudly I

just think that empty spaces amplify

sound

and all they are is speakers for

somebody else's voice the only

difference between an Indian journalist

and a JBL speaker is when the JBL [ __ ]

up you can charge it properly all right

and given the political climate in our

country our journalists are way more

portable let's be honest

the first bullet in every single war is

the fourth pillar and so through the

mainstream media they start this

Narrative of taking you back we're gonna

make America great again restore India's

Glory take your back and it's not taking

you back to a better world it's taking

you back to a world where the old people

felt young and valid the world was in

the safer place it's just that your dick

worked and your prostate was a normal

size

and there wasn't all this technology you

didn't understand the only thing that

vibrated were earthquakes

and this

as uncomfortable as we are brings me to

my thesis point

we need to stop

respecting our elders

show them respect just don't feel it

inside that's all I'm saying all right

just just touch their feet and point

them in the direction of a buffet and

push them that's all I want

be careful of old people they are

desensitized to death

they are your last day of work is when

you take a [ __ ] in your boss's office

they're not going to be around to smell

the fumes have you figured out yet that

it's your office

if simply being alive

is an achievement then the youngest

Syrian deserves more respect than the

oldest American

and I don't know

who the oldest American is I just think

you might have elected him I'm not sure

I feel bad

I feel like Granddad was just trying to

have a bowl of soup

and you guys burst in the room like your

president now what

I can't be president I have 30 vision

to me every house is a White House

India is the youngest country in the

world I'll say that again India is the

youngest country in the world if you

want to be prime minister of India there

has to be a three-part test of Youth

there has to be number one you have to

understand Science and Technology

number two physical

number three you have to prove that you

have had consensual sex with somebody in

the last year of your life

important to run my country let's go

backwards consensual sex super important

yes

how are you going to get the economy out

of a hole if you can't look um

[Applause]

physical fitness

super important how about a simple test

at the same time both of us touch your

toes

number three understanding of Science

and Technology if you say you want to be

prime minister of India somebody runs up

to you with a cell phone and the cell

phone has an eggplant emoji on it

foreign

[Applause]

and I'm perfectly placed in the middle I

see young people who are obsessed with

their tomorrow and old people who are

obsessed with their yesterday and both

you bastards are [ __ ] up my today

there is going to be a war when the next

War happens it's not going to be army

versus army I promise you it's not the

world will be ended by two virgins with

PlayStation controllers

who will fire nukes at each other

that's it they'll stumble out of their

mom's basement and sit in front of a

screen when Oppenheimer detonated the

atom bomb he said and now I have become

the Lord of death when this world ends

the last thing we will hear is it's

giving cringe

America it's not going to be a war that

you understand it's not going to be

again the Allies versus there are no

allies in the world anymore I feel like

America if you stand there expecting to

be like Captain America you know like

just like Avengers

Assemble

you will very quick

ly in a DC movie

[Applause]

and Batman is old and Superman is dead

and the Flash is going to jail and

Wonder Woman is bombing Palestine all

right

the next voice not even going to be good

versus evil it's not even going to be

Truth versus lies it will be reality

versus reality it'll be Truth Versus

truth Your Truth Versus their truth we

won't even need to build weapons anymore

remember how throughout world wars

billionaires would start pivoting their

Industries to make weapons remember that

why don't they do that anymore why is

every single billionaire trying to buy a

social media platform or a mainstream

media Outlet it's because you're the

weapon

your attention is the ammunition they

know that in the world in which you feel

like your reality is threatened we will

do horrible things to each other

to each other

to each other

it will begin with you doing something

to another and then you'll do it to

somebody who loves the other somebody

who works with the other then somebody

who talks about the other and then

somebody who's married to the other and

then at some point there will be so many

others you will turn around and realize

you are out of brothers and the only

thing you have left is fathers

and when history looks upon you unkindly

you will blame it on some gigantic

dictator above you but really you submit

it to a dictator inside you

the device

in your hand tells you that your way of

life is under threat right now

and across the room is another

who looks nothing like you

you know believe something different

there is a device in their hand too

invo you to reach out your hand to that

person and shake their hand because

they're just as scared as you are

you might be threatened

or you might save the goddamn world

maybe you save the [ __ ] world

which one is true

which one is real

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