ChatGPT Went Absolutely Feral When I Asked It To Roast Indian Cities And Nobody Was Safe

    It said, "say less".

    Arsheen Kaur Sahni
    by Arsheen Kaur Sahni

    BuzzFeed Staff

    We all like to think our city is special, but deep down, every place has its quirks that deserve to be called out. Whether it’s Delhi’s loud entitlement, Mumbai’s glorified closets, or Bangalore’s never-ending traffic trauma, we’ve all silently judged them at some point. So I did the obvious: handed it over to ChatGPT, told it to roast our cities with no emotional attachment, and let the unfiltered truth fly.

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    And let’s say, it went straight for the jugular.

    Chat conversation about roasting Indian cities for being overly confident
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    1. Fair warning: this roast of Delhi might sting more than the smog in November.

    Summary of text: Satirical description of Delhi with chaotic scenes, scammers, startups, extravagant spending, and air pollution issues
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    This roast has more layers than a shaadi guest outfit and just as much judgement.

    2. Mumbai got roasted for its rent, rain, and relentless delusion—and yes, the sea got dragged too.

    Text about Mumbai critiquing its living conditions and romanticized struggles, mentioning industry ties, long lines, and humorously questioning residents' pride
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    Yikes.

    3. Bangalore’s traffic, tech scene and so-called chill got a reality check in this roast you’ll feel in your commute.

    Summary of comedic text about Bangalore's tech lifestyle, traffic, and startup culture, mentioning casual attire and terrace cafés
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    Bangalore, you okay?

    4. This roast of Chennai has more bite than the city’s filter coffee.

    Summary of text: A humorous take on Chennai's humid weather, minimalism, lack of nightlife, and regular power cuts, with a nod to the city's coffee culture
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    Is it the humidity or did that roast hurt?

    5. Pune, your softboi era just got exposed.

    Summary of text: Pune is described as an introverted city compared to Mumbai, known for its underdevelopment, early curfews, and chaotic traffic
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    Someone check on Pune please.

    6. This roast dragged Lucknow from Mughal to Mayhem real quick.

    Summary of text: The image humorously critiques Lucknow's blend of grace and chaos, noting its cultural heritage alongside poor road conditions and chaotic driving
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    Say what you want, but nobody does tunday kebab like Lucknow, and maybe that’s how the city distracts you from the potholes and identity crisis.

    7. Kolkata, your nostalgia can’t hide the humidity hangover.

    Summary of text about Kolkata emphasizing nostalgia, slow pace, decaying buildings, existential humidity, and long monologues on Tagore
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    Even the tram slowed down for this one.

    8. Hyderabad, your biryani slaps, the driving does too—just not in a good way.

    Humorous text describing Hyderabad's culture clash between tech influence and traditional habits, with a playful mention of biryani not being a status symbol
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    You can't just spice your way out of this one.

    9. Indore got cooked like its snacks.

    Text humorously describes Indore as the self-proclaimed food capital of India, highlighting the overwhelming food culture and persistent persuasion to try dishes
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    The city got served, not just on its thali.

    10. This roast has more layers than a Jaipur lehenga.

    Summary of text about Jaipur: Jaipur is described as a picturesque city filled with weddings, photographers, and entrepreneurial ventures, humorously noting its lively atmosphere
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    The city is one haveli away from a breakdown.

    11. Chandigarh: the city where sectors are organised, but the egos are not.

    Text about Chandigarh's upscale image, comparing it to Harvard of North India, with straight roads and coordinated suits. Critiques its pretentiousness
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    You’re not Delhi, babe.

    So yeah, ChatGPT didn’t hold back, and honestly, as someone from Delhi, I’ve got to admit... it hit the mark. If you’re from any of these cities, tell us, did AI get too real? Whether your city got mildly roasted or absolutely dragged, drop your pride and sound off in the comments.