On 14th August, the TOI had published an article that really got my blood boiling. I mean are people like this actually paid to publish crap like this??? It was about the amount of time that women spent on certain activities. Stupid, stupid things like dieting, yapping on the phone, doing up one’s hair, Removing unwanted hair. Can you believe that somebody is actually mapping the statistics of such things?
What about all the time that we women spent nurturing our children, cooking meals for our families and working. I can think of dozens of other tasks that we accomplish on a daily basis. What about multi-tasking? I mean who else but we women, are capable of feeding the baby, cooking a meal, following up on news, and comforting a sad friend all at the same time. And we do all of them, as well as it should be done. Despite the fact that I am a homemaker (by choice), I cannot imagine a day where I had to just sit around because of lack of work. Everyday is so terribly hectic and most days I go to bed at 12 midnight upset that I have not been able to complete a few tasks. I know many capable ladies who go through the same ordeal. Imagine the working lady’s plight!
Who are these dumb-ass researchers who are wasting tax payers money doing research on such topics. I believe an average woman spends 58.4 days of her life in shaving waxing or using creams. Please guys, go get a real job.
August 15th reported the whole saga of Shah Rukh Khan’s two hour detention in Newark airport. ( I love this actor to bits, but I just did not get the brouhaha over this trivial issue). I mean, did people forget about 9/11 already? Instead of fretting and fuming, we should carry the necessary documents and contact details of persons who can verify our identity. Yes, the Americans are being careful. They have the right to protect their own country the way the see fit. They Do not NEED to apologize for conducting routine checks on people based on the names. I believe that the Kennedy’s and many such famous names, (seriously famous and seriously American) are put through such ordeals. I don’t think they are weeping and making a national issue out of it. Shah Rukh Khan says that it is because of his surname. In the same breath he has said that terrorism knows no names or religion. You are right, Mr. Khan. Terrorism does not know these things. It can take on any face, any race.
Come on Shah Rukh. Be the bigger person. Come out and say that you are not upset over this. When a person of your stature say things, people are listening. Maybe America should now charge Indians for excess baggage. We are always carrying our king-sized ego with us.
In fact we have a lot to learn from this aspect of America. Terrorists attacked them on their soil and they are leaving no stone unturned to make sure that they will protect their country from such inhumane attacks. We have been shamelessly allowing terrorists to breed amongst us. We have been allowing them to attack us time and again and have the galls to point fingers at people who are just doing their job and protecting their country.
I seriously think that we Indians SHOULD really get our thinking caps on and instead of fawning over such crap, we should spruce up our security and make sure we are never at the receiving end of such selfish and barbaric acts.
What about all the time that we women spent nurturing our children, cooking meals for our families and working. I can think of dozens of other tasks that we accomplish on a daily basis. What about multi-tasking? I mean who else but we women, are capable of feeding the baby, cooking a meal, following up on news, and comforting a sad friend all at the same time. And we do all of them, as well as it should be done. Despite the fact that I am a homemaker (by choice), I cannot imagine a day where I had to just sit around because of lack of work. Everyday is so terribly hectic and most days I go to bed at 12 midnight upset that I have not been able to complete a few tasks. I know many capable ladies who go through the same ordeal. Imagine the working lady’s plight!
Who are these dumb-ass researchers who are wasting tax payers money doing research on such topics. I believe an average woman spends 58.4 days of her life in shaving waxing or using creams. Please guys, go get a real job.
August 15th reported the whole saga of Shah Rukh Khan’s two hour detention in Newark airport. ( I love this actor to bits, but I just did not get the brouhaha over this trivial issue). I mean, did people forget about 9/11 already? Instead of fretting and fuming, we should carry the necessary documents and contact details of persons who can verify our identity. Yes, the Americans are being careful. They have the right to protect their own country the way the see fit. They Do not NEED to apologize for conducting routine checks on people based on the names. I believe that the Kennedy’s and many such famous names, (seriously famous and seriously American) are put through such ordeals. I don’t think they are weeping and making a national issue out of it. Shah Rukh Khan says that it is because of his surname. In the same breath he has said that terrorism knows no names or religion. You are right, Mr. Khan. Terrorism does not know these things. It can take on any face, any race.
Come on Shah Rukh. Be the bigger person. Come out and say that you are not upset over this. When a person of your stature say things, people are listening. Maybe America should now charge Indians for excess baggage. We are always carrying our king-sized ego with us.
In fact we have a lot to learn from this aspect of America. Terrorists attacked them on their soil and they are leaving no stone unturned to make sure that they will protect their country from such inhumane attacks. We have been shamelessly allowing terrorists to breed amongst us. We have been allowing them to attack us time and again and have the galls to point fingers at people who are just doing their job and protecting their country.
I seriously think that we Indians SHOULD really get our thinking caps on and instead of fawning over such crap, we should spruce up our security and make sure we are never at the receiving end of such selfish and barbaric acts.
6 comments:
Good post Bins....exactly wht I was thinking.
U knw I did think tht it wasnt like SRK to make an issue abt such things coz he always came across as a very responsible citizen & then guess wht I read in rediff tht he cd have delibrately made the issue bigger than it was coz he wanted garner some publicity for his next movie "My name is Khan".
U knw, in hinsight it does make sense....like they say, anything, even bad news is like good publicity:-S
And abt TOI publishing nonsense like this....why r u surprised even???? Newspapers need to fill space, so.....anything goes:-S.
And once again, Great post....u put it across really well!!!!!
I love SRK too but the guy has taken marketing to new levels.
Even I read the article and I was fuming. Actually, TOI is full of bull-shit articles just to make the paper sell. I dont think anybody in their sane mind would have researched on this. Its all TOI gimmicks to gain circulation.
Yes Yes and a big Yes to the role a woman plays in the home and in the social arena.
And SRK news was hyped multifold. Why should it be, when it is the King Khan ?? Why ppl keep quiet when it is Dr Kalam ??? Come on, nothing wrong in SRK being frisked on security reasons.
BTW, do we Indians have any security agenda after our 26/11 ??? Do we conduct any such frisking at the airports ???
The security machine which got installed in all the temples, malls, movie theatres have all got switched off, by now. Nobody to check you or your belongings. If we dont follow security checking, we cant complain if other countries do so.
Heard about both articles you talked about on the news. The first one I just brushed off as a load of crap - though after reading your tirade I am wondering WHY I did not feel anger. I have no answer for that one.
As for SRK (love him to bits myself) - he's just promoting his new film "My Name is Khan" - else the coincidence is just TOO uncanny and anyone who has seen his interviews can, without bias, testify to his sanity - his moronic whining goes beyond insane!
i agree with each and evry word of this post...
So much drama for publicity :( God grant them some buddhi :P
N abt that survey, its bull-shit :P
Who the hell hs so much time I wonder to find out hw much time women spend on waxing n stuff!!!!!!!
Post a Comment