AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Bas Kar Bhai' meme, also known as 'Crying Anime Indian Villagers', is a template featuring a screen capture from the anime 'Symphogear'. It depicts a group of Indian men crying and smiling while their palms are folded in a gesture of plea or gratitude. The men appear emotional and are shown in traditional Indian attire against a backdrop that includes the Taj Mahal. This meme typically includes the text 'Bas kar bhai,' which translates to 'Stop it bro,' starting off captions that are meant to humorously implore someone to stop their actions.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme stems from an episode of the anime 'Symphogear', where Maria Cadenzavna Eve's performance of a song is broadcast globally, including on a giant screen near the Taj Mahal. This emotional broadcast scene gathers various Indian men who are visibly moved to tears by her performance. The first notable use of this scene as a meme was on Memechat, and it saw broader exposure with a post on its official Facebook page on July 17th, 2020.^[1]

Origin: 2020