The younger generation is increasingly engaged in creativity, generating numerous innovative ideas.
People from this generation are implementing their creative ideas online, and they often go viral.
Even children to adults are following suit, trying to gain popularity on the internet.
A recent example of this trend is an assistant professor in Maharashtra who captured attention and laughter online with his unique approach to announcing his new job.
Prateekshit ‘Kanu’ Pandey, who secured a position as an assistant professor at the Department of Communication at UC Santa Barbara, chose to announce his appointment in an unconventional manner.
Instead of a simple announcement, he created a poster designed in the style of congratulatory banners commonly used in Indian political campaigns.
Happy to officially announce that I am joining the Department of Communication at UC Santa Barbara @CommUcsb as an Assistant Professor, starting January 2024. आइ वडिलांच्या आशीर्वाद आहेत भारी. https://t.co/BmGve47WYG pic.twitter.com/MiG4Y5v670
— Kanu (@akaPrateekshit) October 2, 2023
On X platform, he shared pictures of the poster along with the caption, ‘Happy to officially announce that I am joining the Department of Communication at UC Santa Barbara @CommUcsb as an Assistant Professor, starting January 2024.’
In another thread, he explained, ‘I have the tremendous privilege of establishing my research program in political communication at UCSB, with a broad focus on understanding the role of political entertainment in shaping citizenship. More details coming soon.’
In the last thread, he expressed his gratitude, stating, ‘Finally, many thanks to @CommUcsb for inviting me into their wonderful and exciting intellectual community. I am beyond thrilled and eagerly looking forward to it. ♥️✨’
In the poster, he humorously portrayed himself as a typical Indian politician, striking a victory pose while wearing garlands around his neck.
The poster also featured images of university dignitaries and supporters, along with congratulatory messages.
This humorous poster generated a wave of laughter online, with many people joking that they were unsure whether to congratulate him or vote for him.
One user commented, ‘This is great — incredible news, amazing announcement, huge congratulations!!!’
Another user mentioned, ‘I don’t understand Marathi, but it’s Dr. Celeste Wagner for me 😭.’
Others expressed their excitement and happiness for him with comments like ‘obsessed with this, and so happy for you!!! congrats, friend,’ ‘Nicely done :),’ and ‘Weird, a garland poster of UCSB. Looks like a politician’s stunt 🤣.’
