Tupperware's bankruptcy triggers memes as X users share memories of 'forever dabbas'

Users flooded social media with memes after Tupperware Brands Corp, the US-based giant behind those ever-reliable kitchen staples, declared bankruptcy.

In Short

• Tupperware Brands Corp declares bankruptcy
• Meme frenzy on social media follows
• Users call it a personal catastrophe for Indian mothers

Tupperware Brands Corp, the beloved American kitchenware company, has declared bankruptcy, sending ripples through households across the globe. The news of the company’s bankruptcy has triggered a meme frenzy on social media.

Known for their indestructible design, Tupperware dabbas had become an indispensable part of kitchens. Social media users did not forget to mention this fact in their memes.

Take a look at a few memes here:

A section of the internet underscored that the news is like a personal catastrophe for Indian mothers.

The outpouring of grief has been both heartfelt and humorous. Take a look at this meme.

A meme from the popular show ‘Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma’ made the rounds.

Several social media users said that Tupperware’s bankruptcy marks the end of an era.

With Tupperware’s iconic airtight seals now becoming nostalgia, Indian mothers are likely to guard their remaining dabbas with newfound zeal.

As the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, facing huge debts, the mood on social media is sombre yet tinged with a touch of gallows humour.

Tupperware, founded in 1946 by Earl Tupper, had long been celebrated for its innovative plastic products. However, despite its long-standing history and a range of products that promised durability and convenience, it struggled with dwindling sales and fierce competition.