This post is an extension of the Tamil movies "Unnai Pol Oruvan" and "Anniyan". These two movies deal with the hero's(Kamal Haasan, Vickram, resply) anger towards the society in general.
I am cool at most of the time. Sometimes, I get very angry in the below mentioned circumstances. I get angry when -
I am cool at most of the time. Sometimes, I get very angry in the below mentioned circumstances. I get angry when -
- i see a food item that was priced Rs 30 earlier (a year back), now costs Rs 100. The same applies with – Cinema tickets, house rents, land rates. All credits to Software Engineers. Anyone disagree?
- airtel introduces the ‘Unlimited GPRS for mobile’ plan in a week and withdraws the plan in same week. This has happened at least 5 to 10 times I think.
- i don’t get the 50 paisa, 1 rupee or 2 rupee change from Bus Conductors and Auto-walas. Alternatively, if we give 50 paisa or 1 rupee less than what they charge, they don’t accept it.
- i ask for Aalo Parantha at Upahara Sagar (@ Bangalore) and the in-charge refuses to give Chutney (that I see in a 100 cm diameter container right in front of eyes) and says pointblank “We give only some gravy with Aalo Parantha. Won’t give chutney!”
- i buy an item (say 250 ml Maaza drink) inside a Bus Stand for price higher than MRP. I got a water bottle for Rs 25, MRP was Rs 20. I showed that to the shop owner @ Koyambedu Bus Stand (Chennai) and told him “don’t sell like this to a honest lawyer, (s)he will sue you”. The reply I got is – Sir, this shop is inside bus stop, that’s why costly.
- i open the gate door of my house compound at 2 AM and my house owner switches ON the compound light and gives me a dirty look like she has seen a thief. What the hell, I pay my rent, does it matter what time I enter my home? After all, I am a Software Engineer. Again, anyone disagree?
- i think every month that at least for this month I will not have any expense and I end up spending all my month’s salary by mid-month itself.
- my mobile broadband disconnects automatically without any reason when I am downloading something important.
- i see a dirty restroom.
- i think I have got the best deal for a product that I purchased from a store and I see another store selling at super cheap rate for the same product. Cheated!
- i browse the TV Channels and all I see is TV Serials in which one slaps another OR a crying scene OR a depressing demeaning black hole sad scene
- people have “Busy” status ALWAYS in their GTalk. Few of my friends do this :) Really want to know how anyone in this world can be Busy 24 x 7 x 365. Waiting for Dec 21st 2012 :P
- the traffic cop catches people for silly reasons whenever they need money and says “take the RC book, driving license, insurance papers”. I have seen ‘N’ number of incidents in Chennai.
- the media overplays an unimportant news just to create a hype or fill their news hour.
- i see news like “Ranbir Kapoor is the sexiest man now, a latest survey says” in the Headlines. Come on, is this really a news that deserve the Headlines?
- my house maid promises to clean my house twice a week and comes only twice a month.
- i see people disobey the traffic rules.
- i see idiots who honk from the back when there are vehicles in front of mine and the signal is also RED.
- i see people dress shabbily and everyone could see everything. Upto you to imagine what this line means.
- i see people fight and die just because their name is not mentioned in a wedding invitation.
- i see people spend tens of lakhs on a wedding.
It's not the complete list. These are top of my mind points.
14 comments:
Hmmm.. I agree with most of them.
Here is my funny some serious replies :) Easy to complain but difficult to set things right...always you have a choice
- i see a food item that was priced Rs 30 earlier (a year back), now costs Rs 100...
>> Inflation
- airtel introduces the ‘Unlimited GPRS for mobile’ plan in a week and withdraws...
>> Ditch Airtel and go for something better (if one exists)
- i don’t get the 50 paisa, 1 rupee or 2 rupee change from Bus Conductors..
>> Bad .. but they must have change to give right - can you complain to a empty ATM - better to carry exact change like few old ppl.
- i ask for Aalo Parantha at Upahara Sagar (@ Bangalore) and the in-charge refuses...
>> You should blast them and say that you are ready to pay money for the few gms of chutney...
- i buy an item (say 250 ml Maaza drink) inside a Bus Stand for price higher than MRP...
>> Either complain to the respective department or buy it outside worst case pay the higher amt...
- i think every month that at least for this month I will not have any expense and I end up spending all my month’s salary by mid-month itself.
>> no comments :)
-i think I have got the best deal for a product that I purchased from a store and I see another store selling at super cheap rate for the same product. Cheated!
>> Makes sense to do a thorough research and price comparision with many shops....still if you see a diff forget it...
- i browse the TV Channels and all I see is TV Serials in which one slaps another OR a crying scene OR a depressing demeaning black hole sad scene
>> These are the biggest grossers and make the most money....make what sells well...
-people have “Busy” status ALWAYS in their GTalk. Few of my friends do this :) Really want to know how anyone in this world can be Busy 24 x 7 x 365. Waiting for Dec 21st 2012 :P
>> Means they are bored to chat...some are really busy with nightouts...
- the traffic cop catches people for silly reasons whenever they need money and says “take the RC book, driving license, insurance papers”. I have seen ‘N’ number of incidents in Chennai.
>> If you have everything right why pay a fine...aren't they doing a good job by stopping and checking ppl...
-the media overplays an unimportant news just to create a hype or fill their news hour.
>> Again business--make what sells well...
-i see news like “Ranbir Kapoor is the sexiest man now, a latest survey says” in the Headlines. Come on, is this really a news that deserve the Headlines?
>> No comments :)
- my house maid promises to clean my house twice a week and comes only twice a month.
>> It is how strict you are with your attendance book -- cut pay be strict enjoy....
- i see people disobey the traffic rules.
>> Agreed, even educated ppl do this and nowadays I honk or tell ppl when they do this...
- i see idiots who honk from the back when there are vehicles in front of mine and the signal is also RED.
>> Middle finger or show action to indicate that they have to fly above your vehicle...
- i see people dress shabbily and everyone could see everything. Upto you to imagine what this line means.
>> No comments...
- i see people fight and die just because their name is not mentioned in a wedding invitation.
>> Rural life is different :)
-i see people spend tens of lakhs on a wedding.
>> Surplus cash --- spend when you are alive rather than be buried in money
A good collection, but i disagree to a lot of them.
good observation and remembrance.
first of all.. u must b damn jobless to hav compiled this list. n second of all, i happen to disagree to quite a no of them..
but @ house owner: may she is simply curious about whether u come alone or bring along some1!! ;P
@“Busy” status: personally, i hate green n like the red dot much better. tats y.
@people disobeying traffic rules: lol!! rules r meant to be broken! :D
@tens of lakhs spent on a wedding: tats something i agree strongly.. useless n pointless waste of hard earned money, done purely to satisfy the aspirations n dreams of 'parents' n so-called social obligations. :)
cheers!!
Easily your best post :)
@ Soujks, Deepak, Balu Bhai
Which ones you disagree then?
@ MiM,
Sensible answers to few. But again, debatable.
@ AV,
I have lot of time in hand. I create it. @houseowner comment, *ahem* *ahem*. Corrupt mind :P
@ Anonymous Vamsi, Vamsi :),
Thanks da.
@ Pravin,
True dude. Seriously, some autowalas do that. It irritates even more when they react in body to convey the message "i am not coming to the area u mentioned". They wont even utter a word, they just put the first gear and speed.
"people have “Busy” status ALWAYS in their GTalk." - Either their friends with whom they want to chat would know the meaning of being busy and for others "Not interested in talking"
ada pavi....
you put my comments that I sent by mail...despite my note not to quote me....
Time to sue you...Chetan Bhagat can we share the same legal counsel :)
Cheers,
mM
http://www.captivecaptures.blogspot.com/
@ Sudarshan,
Once in a while, BUSY status is fine. But, few people I know have BUSY 24/7 :)
@ MiM,
hehe. You should thank me for free publicity :P
Nice ranting :).. You should take up a career as a critic :).
I agree with most. The ones I disagree with are:
1)'Aalo Parantha with chutney'-> unconventional match. All hotels will serve according to menu, if you want anything more you need to buy it.
2)'opening gate door at 2 AM and getting dirty look from owner'-> you spoiled her peaceful sleep at wee hour, she would have given that look to anyone may be even to her own husband not just to her tenant.I think her anger is justified, can't see your anger justified.
3)'end up spending all month’s salary by mid-month itself'-> plan your expenses in the beginning of month itself.
4) Browsing channels and seeing that all of them play same drama-> dont browse channels which you already know play the same. There are lot of interesting channels to browse- NatGeo, Discovery, animal planet, cartoon network, travel& living, music channels etc.
5) people have “Busy” status ALWAYS in their GTalk-> they have an option and so they are exercising it. It simply means they are not willing to talk or they are already engaged in serious talk with somebody.
6)'the media overplays an unimportant news just to create a hype'-> it's bcos of people. Once people stop watching the same media will stop playing the same.
In all the above you had choice not to be angry. So I disgaree.
@ Vinay,
Thank you :) I love to.
@ Souj KS,
1. That's upto the consumer's taste. Hotels cannot influence it.
2. Ok, point taken. But, not all days in the year.
3. 'Expenses' take the plan for a ride every month. But, I have been managing well oflate.
4. I am not saying I see all the TV serials. But, why to telecast these depressing shows is my question.
5. Not 24 X 7 X 365.
6. Agree. People mindset should be changed, seriously.
You're not the only one in this world! :) if everything happened perfectly and everything went according to plan in this world, then it would be like we r robots or something and there would be no point to life... or, life would get totally monotonous...
And abt the wedding, it's their money which they worked for and got.. upto them to spend it the way they want. their life, their money, their decisions.. loosen up a bit :-).. Do u c anyone grumbling abt the way U spend ur money? :) somebody should though, i guess, judging from ur lack of money halfway thru the month :P
abt the marriage... r u married? I am sure u'll cum to knw abt the marriage expenses when u get married... what are you going to do by saving up all your hard earned money? It will be better to spend it on a day which will be remembered throughout your life time...
When u give Rs10 to the E's in the train without any question, then I don't see the problem in giving Rs1 or 2 to the conductors or the drivers who are actually working...
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