During our time in quarantine, Ali Sethi has kept most of us busy with the amazing live sessions he does on Instagram, however, people on Twitter have been criticising him on not being original enough to churn out songs of his own. One girl in particular, shared how she thinks Taher Shah is better than Ali Sethi for making original songs:
At least Taher Shah comes up with originals every time. Can we say the same about Ali Sethi?
— Nadia (@nadiajqureshi) April 11, 2020
'beta aap ka poora khandaan unoriginal'
— Nadia (@nadiajqureshi) April 11, 2020
And these tweets had the internet going bonkers, some agreed and some STRONGLY disagreed with her:
Tweet of the day, week, day, year and century! https://t.co/so9ZaLjNaH
— thenameissaif (@thenameissaif) April 12, 2020
Quarantine getting the best of us:
comparing taher shah with ali sethi… 2020 wild https://t.co/kX86nsoTBm
— m (@zoldyckmri) April 12, 2020
Some were crediting Ali’s success to his father:
Endorsed. Ali Sethi is over rated. Agar uska baap bigshot na hota tou kisi ney usko ghas bhi nahi daalni thee. Sorry if it offends anyone. https://t.co/k44kJ0ff0k
— 🅴.🅹 (@ejopinion) April 11, 2020
People thought it was about time someone said it:
Someone had to say it. https://t.co/XMtPsuzeSr pic.twitter.com/GhiDGKtOVb
— راجہ اسفندیار ولی خان نمبردار (@Islonisolation) April 11, 2020
Some thought the tweet was uncalled for:
"ooo let me check who's popular these days so I can hate on them on the tl" https://t.co/pAymwQ8YIC
— arham (@chaiandkimchi) April 12, 2020
Some wanted her to let it rest:
so today we are validating useless, ridiuclous, embarrassing, senseless and pointless music over genuine music??????????? sis no please let this rest https://t.co/epsuqbgS6e
— beghairat batman (@happilynevraftr) April 12, 2020
Some explained how there’s nothing wrong in doing covers:
There's nothing wrong with an artist covering art of other artists out of respect and inspiration. It's a form of tribute. Y'all need to educate yourself. https://t.co/C8k2Bi5NR2
— DoodleNoodle (@Doodlesssssss) April 12, 2020
And while people were fighting amongst themselves, Ali Sethi joined the narrative, with his poor choice of words:
Uhh, I released six original songs last year, but ofc this troll auntie knows better
— Ali Sethi (@alisethimusic) April 12, 2020
People were wondering what the 6 originals were:
Ali bhai wo chhay originals songs kaun se hai’n ? Sun’nay nahi hai’n par pata tau chalay https://t.co/Rqy0SEaZ7w
— Nimr Tosan (@WahabHChattha) April 12, 2020
And Ali Sethi actually mocked him on his profile picture:
Beta dobara selfie na lena https://t.co/gmoNaX7U3l
— Ali Sethi (@alisethimusic) April 12, 2020
Looking at the way Ali Sethi responded, the internet was actually disappointed in him:
I bet those were as original as the slur you just used.
— !Solated 😷 🚫 (@sanivaince) April 12, 2020
People were furious!
Ali Sethi is a Harvard graduate, a novelist, used to write for New York times and Friday times and YET couldn’t think of a dignified way to handle criticism and face trolled someone.
Sahi kehty hain education can get you a job but can’t buy you a personality.
— Social isolation (@SaraETariq) April 12, 2020
People were accusing the Sethis of misogyny:
Apparently misogyny & rape-apology runs in the blood.
— Geeta Jones (@Geetadron) April 12, 2020
People were schooling him on the use of better words:
I like your voice, but your tantrums more, having said that, next time when you are in defence mode, use a better shied, "auntie" isn't a cavalry.
— AR🥊 (@ARfrom1947) April 12, 2020
Shots were fired, khandan style of course:
beta aap ka poora khandan auntie 😤
— o (@intellectroll) April 12, 2020
Some though that people barely knowing any original songs says a lot about them:
the fact that no one knows about those 6 original songs says alot
— lamesu graduate (@GoGetMeTea) April 12, 2020
Some were calling him insecure:
LMAO, imagine a "celebrity" defending his music to random people online. Clearly insecure about something! 😳 https://t.co/i3EOjg31FW
— Hania (@han3yy) April 12, 2020
People were asking him to grow thicker skin:
Now I'm confused, was it 6 originals or 4 originals and 2 coke studio covers.
P. S. Grow some thicker skin, you petulant child. https://t.co/ODerr7Co8o pic.twitter.com/GOJ2aX4dRD
— ozy (@LahoriElite) April 12, 2020
Wow the guy truly lacks class and grace. If you wanna be a celebrity, grow a thicker skin https://t.co/djD9pM2WZS
— خان (@KaliDaal) April 12, 2020
This nation and its spot on sarcasm!
Why is Ali Sethi never caught?
Cuz he always covers his tracks https://t.co/ylHRZHm8cw— Wajeeha (@WhyWajjo) April 12, 2020
Even his loyal fans were disappointed!
wow i see no difference between this guy and the guy he called kanjar i mean.. i used to like him </3 https://t.co/0a7tda4CSp
— vimtogirl (@OhMyMascara_) April 12, 2020
Some wanted him to remember how he made a career off of covers:
You made a career on covers so calm the fuck down uncle scrooge.
and no one heard those original songs. I'm pretty sure they were mediocre. https://t.co/R9Bntffr7W
— Abdullah (@michaelscottfc) April 12, 2020
There was a ton of shade!
Your fav unproblematic king resorting to sexist ageist insults after being criticised for not being original ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/LMfFRQiHTe
— k (@Markhxr) April 12, 2020
Ali Sethi loves Vampire Diaries, he's a big fan of this genre. But the show he hates the most? The Originals.
— Saad Amjad (@SaadAmjad_) April 12, 2020
Ali Sethi ki besttt insults include calling someone's whole khandaan kanjar, using sexist slur anddd making fun of someone's appearance.
Itni wokeness, uff MashaAllah MashaAllah nazar na lagay. 😍😍
— – (@daikhajayega) April 12, 2020
In a jiffy!
From Ali Sethi to Ali Shitty real quick.
— 𝘙𝘪𝘻𝘸𝘢𝘯 (@ChupShaa) April 12, 2020
Well…
So, Ali Sethi thinks he is the only handsome in Pakistan and he can safely faceshame people online.
Interesting
— SaadiaSattar (@SaadiaSattar_) April 12, 2020
Someone has a wild theory and we’re mind-blown!
Maybe this is why Taher Shah was born, to become a catalyst in Ali Sethi's exposè. Everything happens for a reason https://t.co/QBy20qdM32
— N (@__Dragunov) April 12, 2020
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