The thrill and excitement of this unique game lasted for a few days
KARACHI: Pakistanis have a way of their own to use things according to their own liking — perhaps, to add more drama to their lives, or simply use anything to kill their time. As a result, many indulge in activities that identify what people think of them or their perspective.
Last year, a similar trend went viral. People were asked to like a Facebook status to receive random three names from their friends’ list and then asked to post their opinion about these individuals in the comments of the same status they had initially liked. The thrill and excitement of this unique game lasted for a few days.
But seems like the curiosity of wanting to know what people think of you still lingers, and this has given way to the success of the app named Sarahah. Initially designed for an employer feedback review with the condition of anonymity, the app has now taken social media by storm. Many users have been sharing the messages they received on different social media platforms.
However, this trend only points at the millennials’ need to seek social validation and attention, regardless of where it is coming from and with what intention.
Iqra Yousuf
Published in The Express Tribune, September 10th, 2017.
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