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Ed Sheeran’s love for impromptu performances is well known, but his latest street gig in India didn’t quite go as planned. While strumming his guitar and singing to an unsuspecting audience on Bengaluru’s Church Street, the global pop icon was abruptly interrupted by none other than the local police.
A video of the incident has now gone viral, showing a Bengaluru cop unplugging Sheeran’s equipment mid-performance. The reason? Apparently, no prior permission was taken. The cherry on top? The officer had absolutely no idea who Sheeran was. And just like that, one of the most unexpected (and hilarious) moments in live music history unfolded.
Ed Sheeran Gets Unplugged And the Internet Explodes
The video, which was first shared on social media, captures Ed Sheeran’s bewildered yet amused reaction. “We have permission to be here, but this policeman is shutting it down. See you later!” he says, before walking off. The internet, of course, had a field day.
With millions of views and thousands of shares, the clip sparked an online frenzy. While some defended the police officer for simply doing his job, others couldn’t resist turning the moment into pure comedy gold. The sheer absurdity of a world-famous musician getting booted off the street like a random college band trying to make it big added fuel to the fire.
If there’s one thing the internet excels at, it’s delivering top-tier reactions. And this incident? Oh, it was meme-worthy gold.
Some people backed the officer, standing firm on the “rules are rules” stance.
Others, however, got creative. “Quit India Movement in reverse 🤣🤣🤣” quipped one user,
while another joked, “Indian parents when you are practicing guitar during exam time.”
Because let’s be honest, Sheeran getting shut down mid-performance does feel oddly similar to desi parents walking in on an intense jam session with nothing but a death stare.
Meanwhile, another user blamed “anti-ginger hate,” taking a lighthearted jab at Sheeran’s signature red hair.
A few fans said, "Songs should have been in Kannada ?"
And of course, there was the inevitable cry to “Fire the police,” which, let’s be real, might be a bit extreme for a simple case of an officer just doing his job.
While Ed Sheeran probably won’t hold a grudge against Bengaluru’s finest, this incident is one for the books. Whether it was a career-defining moment for the cop or just another day in the life of a global superstar, one thing is certain—the internet won’t let us forget it anytime soon.
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For Ed Sheeran, this will likely be nothing more than a funny travel story to tell on his next talk show appearance. For the police officer, however, it’s a moment that will live on in meme history. Imagine finding out after the fact that you unplugged one of the biggest musicians in the world, only to see your actions dissected by thousands of people online. A true rollercoaster of emotions.
Moral of the story? Even if you’re Ed Sheeran, performing in India might require some good old-fashioned paperwork. Or at least a heads-up to the local police. Either way, Bengaluru just gave the world one of the funniest concert interruptions ever no VIP ticket is required.
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