I’m sure some are already aware of this, but please do not assume that all Indian families are like TJ’s. Wiping a pan with a cloth that was previously used for wiping cow dung is considered filthy, disgusting, and unhygienic by all Hindus I know including my own family. Don’t get me wrong, there are some families in specific castes who may do this because they’re still living in the fourth century, but the majority definitely, definitely don’t. One of my old coworkers would always make fun of India and asked me if I drink cow urine. I was so offended by this and furious with him for asking me such a disrespectful question, but after watching this episode and the awful way they represent India, I realized he asked because he must’ve been watching something similar. Seriously, please don’t assume that all or even any Indians commit practices like this 🤦♀️
TJs family lost me when they said his father sleeps on the parlor floor after an argument, and now everyone else sleeps in 1 room because they love each other so much? That tells me the family is dysfunctional in some way. I still feel like instead of cow poo or with it, they should have used some of Kim’s sage or incense. I understand traditions go back a long way but it’s also fine to modernize/adjust - the intent to purify is still there so I think the gods would be OK with it.