Little boy shows off ACs and fridges his sister's family received as dowry. Netizens slam 'eternal beggers'

Although modern mindsets are slowly rejecting the outdated dowry tradition, the custom remains deeply embedded in various communities. Despite increasing awareness about the emotional and financial strain it causes the bride’s family, lavish demands during wedding rituals still surface in disturbing ways.

Recently, a social media clip has taken the internet by storm. The video features a young man from Bihar enthusiastically showcasing a massive assortment of household items set aside for his sister’s Tilak ceremony — a pre-wedding ritual. Uploaded on Instagram via the handle @manusinghvlogs1999, the post has garnered massive attention for its extravagant display.

In the video, the brother walks viewers through the items lined up for the ceremony. Starting with a branded air conditioner and refrigerator, he lists several other big-ticket essentials such as a full-sized bed, plush sofas, and a variety of chairs. The presentation is both proud and detailed, although some items leave even him puzzled about their names or uses.

This grand inventory, which looks more like the contents of a home appliance showroom than a wedding ritual, is reportedly worth several lakhs of rupees. Such a hefty expense undoubtedly places immense pressure on the bride’s family — the very issue society is supposedly trying to combat.

Unsurprisingly, the video blew up, clocking over 2.3 million views and sparking outrage across digital platforms. A wave of comments condemned the practice, ridiculing the in-laws' expectations and calling them “lifelong freeloaders.” Some sarcastically asked whether the marriage was into a family or a bottomless pit of demands.

Adding to the satire, one comment joked that the list wasn’t complete without basic items like toilet paper and cleaning supplies like Harpic, suggesting that even absurdity has its own levels in such situations.

This viral incident is yet another reminder of how deeply entrenched societal pressures can turn joyful ceremonies into financial nightmares. Despite the laughs it triggered online, the underlying truth is grim: the dowry system, in many forms, still quietly thrives, masked by tradition and wrapped in extravagance.