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The Sweet Side of Diplomacy: The "Melody Toffee" Craze
A viral diplomatic interaction has ignited a massive global meme wave across Instagram and X. During an official visit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a packet of classic Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The internet instantly erupted, repurposing the iconic Indian advertisement slogan, "Melody khao, khud jaan jao" (Eat Melody and find out for yourself).
Amassing 100 million views within six hours, the trend has evolved into a pop-culture phenomenon. Celebrities and creators are now using the toffee as a humorous punchline for relationship secrets.
