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'Who’s gonna tell her?’: Indians have a field day as US influencer ‘discovers’ chrome plate

A US influencer walked around an IKEA store and shared with her audience how obsessed she has been with all things chrome for over two years now.

'Who’s gonna tell her?’: Indians have a field day as US influencer ‘discovers’ chrome plate

American influencer Amanda Monsen went viral on social media after sharing a video of her obsession with IKEA's chrome utensils. Commentators in India were flabbergasted by the gentrification of the steel thalis that Indians use every day. Amanda, who has been obsessed with chrome for the past two years, walked through the chrome section of IKEA, showing off a variety of chrome items, including utensil holders, plates, and even a water jug.

She was excited to find these chrome items at IKEA and shared her delight on Instagram. However, Indians quickly pointed out that these stainless steel items are actually common in Indian households and that selling them at 10 times the price is a form of gentrification.

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