'Honking Is Rude, Stupid...Are You?' This Traffic Advisory Is Too Funny

Bengaluru, often referred to as the Silicon Valley of India, is known for its bustling streets, IT companies, and heavy traffic. If you’ve ever driven in this vibrant city, you’re probably familiar with the constant chorus of car horns that seems to be a never-ending soundtrack. Traffic congestion in Bengaluru is a daily ordeal for its residents. With an increasing population and number of vehicles on the road, honking has become a common method of venting frustration, signaling impatience, or simply expressing irritation. As a result, the constant blaring of horns has become a source of stress for both drivers and pedestrians.

Amid this chaos, a resident of Bengaluru decided to take a unique approach to address the issue of incessant honking. This individual adorned a vehicle with a witty and thought-provoking sticker has become an online sensation, addressing a shared frustration among city drivers. Shared on the platform X (formerly Twitter) by a user named Milind, the picture featured a black Hyundai i10 which displayed a sticker on the backside. A direct and humorous textual statement on the sticker read, “Honking is rude and stupid…are you?” This lighthearted yet blunt message challenges the incessant honking that often plagues traffic jams and encourages drivers to contemplate their horn usage.

Take a look at the post here:

The post was shared on October 10 on Instagram.

While such inventive and cheeky messages are typically spotted on the back of trucks, discovering one on a car in Bengaluru has caught the attention of many Bengaluru residents, and it has sparked conversations about the need for more considerate and responsible driving habits. The humor and charm of the sticker make it a non-confrontational way to draw attention to the problem. Instead of using aggressive measures to combat honking, this approach uses wit to encourage mindfulness on the road.

Beyond the humour, this sticker serves as a reminder that we all share the responsibility of making our city’s roads safer and less stressful. It invites motorists to consider the impact of their actions on others and encourages them to think twice before honking unnecessarily.

What are your views on this unique way to get rid of traffic-honking problems?