To be honest before I start opining
about Funzoa, I’m not a technophobe. The modern trend decrees that
we must be techno savvy, but- rather like a robot or a device without
any originality, we are ever becoming a soulless fad-albeit the fact
that it supplies us with gadgets, widgets and apps to distress us
from monotony. The funzoa currently leads the funny videos in our
smart phones andlaptops - Youtube.com/FunzoaTV with the catchy,
colourful songs that cater to friends, families and mostly kids. Most
obviously, the Funzoa Teddy appear very cute with eye-catching
appearance, super speed acrobatics cum percussion skills thereby
creating hilarious sight for the onlookers evoking light hearted
comedy. The realm of Funzoa Teddy is a regular feature in birthday or
anniversary bashes or any occasion for that matter creating immense
amusement for people. A teddy bear perhaps has become a universal
life tool as it fosters a great sense of well-being. Unarguably the
healing power of the velvety soft teddy bear with a gentle approach
is synonymous with a positive effect for people of all ages.
The perception of adulation or
‘Super Hero’ concept now has its origin in the Funzoa fantasy
Teddy. Comprehending the gravity of the current trend, it would be
suffice to say that teenagers and kids mostly are motivated to
maintain their social nexus with the funzoa characters. Maybe it is
due to a lack of social connection pertinently lacking in the so
called busy life of modern day. They try to compensate by creating a
sense of human connection with non human agents when they feel
isolated or lonely in parental absence or if in a depressed state;
this process of anthropomorphizing non human agents occur in lonely
individuals perhaps leading to dehumanization as well as social
exclusion.
However, the avid followers of
Funzoa Teddy will surely refute my opinion. “You and me Chuddy
Buddy” and “Dilmera stupid Hai” followers lilting with these
phenomenal lyrics are lost in the meaningless, often incoherent
syllables in an incredible world of fun and enjoyment. I do agree
with them that these humorous videos do relieve us temporarily from
stress and provide light hearted melody. But my evaluation points out
to some fascinating tangents. Humans are clinging more to inanimate
objects thereby transferring their bond to a teddy bear which
transports one from reality. This obsession I fear, may lead to
impending threat of dehumanization or a visceral attitude which may
be misleading.
Undoubtedly, myriad of community
projects world- wide have applied the healing therapy of the Teddy
bear concept in ancient as well as new age approaches to recover
traumatic kids and the sick. Dr. Mira’s The Teddy Bear Guide To
self Healing exemplifies this therapy. Human beings rely on other
social beings in nearly every realm of their lives and in all stages
therefore developing a fundamental emotional need to belong. We seek
companionship and derive comfort in it. This search for identity
often leads us to hang on to non human agencies when isolated or
depressed. Creating social connection through inferential
reproduction sometimes subtly malign effects of the virtual world.
Though technology has improved and compensates for human company, it
can perpetuate a kind of fatal social exclusion mitigating pro-
social behaviour. And, beyond the fact that real interaction and bond
with humans are vastly tactile, carry positive emotions and can have
personal associations lead to enduring relationship or genuine
friendship. This form of addiction in children might propel and fuel
fearful dreams, harmful figment of imagination or psychological
disorder. Films like ‘Who Killed The Teddy Bear?’ mitigates
feeling of terror in young minds thus distorting actuality. Such
children become socially dysfunctional and in addition lead to
cognitive decline as they perceive readymade entertainment without
actually channelizing their creativity. Gone are the days when people
celebrated their birthdays, weddings or auspicious occasions with
gifted singers or musicians performing with gaiety or recital by a
prodigious talent.
Lastly, we live in an age with our
values gradually depleting. So it does come as a surprise when We
watch youngsters graduating towards meaningless tunes, gestures and
nonsensical lyrics which makes me wonder whether the human race has
elapsed the aesthetics of Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Keats, Tagore or
other stalwarts- the sublime aura of their verses that has traversed
all ages. The ludicrous, often grotesque portrayal of these songs and
gestures remind me of Mark Twain’s famous representation of the
‘Duke and the King episode’, a burlesque of Shakespearean play
that elicited negative response. Such obnoxious parody definitely
disseminates social progress and my earnest advice is to uphold our
heritage and society from going visceral.
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