The truth behind Sardar’s 12 o clock jokes

Firstly, the concept of 12 o clock jokes is a form of stereotype based humor

coming from people who have "no clue" about the history from where it originated.

Sharing a small a piece of history.

It all started back in 1700’s when Afghans invaded India, where hundred and thousands of Hindu women were snatched away, from their homes to be produced before other Afghani men for sale. Since the Afghan army was larger in number, the Sikhs were outnumbered, they avoided frontal attack. The only way of rescuing women to their safety was to strategize attacks at midnight.

Eventually, this gave rise to the statement that Sikhs come to their senses at midnight or 12am. And those, that make these jokes in ignorance ought to know just how much we owe them. I hope that we as a nation grow more conscious towards the Sikh Community, and give them the respect they truly deserve.

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