Rise in onion prices prompts people to drop hilarious tweets that’ll make you go LOL

A few people decided to combat the pressure of increasing price of onions in a funny way.

Updated on: Sep 27, 2019, 11:50:15 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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The sharply rising price of onions has left many teary-eyed. One of the most basic ingredients for many Indian dishes, the sky rocketing price has people worried. Some are, however, combating this pressure in a humorous way. As you may have guessed, they are flooding Twitter with funny GIFs and memes.

People showed their creativity on Twitter about rising onion prices. (Twitter/@KalaHarshit)

Here’s what tweeple are saying about the rise in onion prices:

There were a few who also dropped funny tweets. And, there is a chance that their posts will make you laugh out loud too. Here are some:

Officials said that due to the widespread rains in states such as Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh the seasonal shortage of onions worsened.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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