Independence Day Rant
Its Independence Day today. And everyone is celebrating Independence day. The official who sold military secrets to other ‘brother’ nations, the bureaucrat who assisted in the adulteration of petrol, the bookie who approached an amateur college team to throw away a League game, the father who bought for his son the latest there is in USA and then greased the customs. When so many people celebrate the Independence Day, why should I stay behind? Happy Independence Day to all !
*Hehe, I have celebrated Independence Day. It is still more of a In-Dependence Day, and yeah I slept a lot today. Waiting for the Re-Public Day now. *
Ok, now coming back to more serious stuff.
Chak De is making waves in the country ! The film has been promoted masterfully. The film was opened for the public four days before the Independence Day. And with the nation in the mood for patriotism, the film has been an instant connect with the junta. The reviews have been extremely positive and I guess the euphoria will take me to the multiplex very soon. The tie-up with ESPN Star was a real masterstroke. Sharukh Khan visited the Oval on Day 1 (or was it Day 2) and discussed heartily with Harsha and gang. In order to reciprocate, Sunny Bhai joined Sharukh on the streets amongst the crowds, smiling innocently as always and putting pen through papers many. All in all a real good move. Now hoping that the movie lives up to its billing. Any one whos already seen it ?
The winner thanks to the movie and Sharukh being in it is Indian Hockey. Indian Hockey has had a very tumultuous ride. Always burdened with the charges of nepotism and rampant corruption (guys get patriotic and turn a blind eye , Its Independence Day yaar) , the sport has suffered with India languishing ninth in the rankings and getting beaten by mickey mouse teams from somewhere north of Greenland. But Chak De is set to revive the flagging hockey fortunes. India play the Champions trophy next, methinks. And a soild show would ensure Sharukh lauding the team and then the media joining in. All in all, more eyeballs. I just hope the hockey guys (under the leadership of Prabodh Tirkey , thats like asking Sreesanth to captain the cricket team) do well and carry on the good work that Chak De’s done this August.
Even Google has a doodle (I dont think its a doodle in the real sense, but one can clearly notice their changed logo) to commemorate our 60th Independence day. I do not know, if the change in logo is only for the visitors logging in from India or if it is a worldwide exercise. I am slightly miffed by the logo though. The first two GO could have been written in saffron , the middle O could have been a blue Ashoka Chakra and the last GLE could have been green. Also what I find surprising is the tagline below the logo. “Celebrating 60 years of Independence”. Hell, its like telling people, “Look, there is a country called India somewhere on our planet and it gained Independence 60 years ago. Such losers. They are celebrating their 60th anniversary. And so lets wish them. Another loser called South Korea also celebrate Independence on the same day. But as we employ more Indians than Koreans, lets try to pretend to like India.” I mean one could have easily done without the tagline. Nobody wrote a tagline for St. Patrick’s Day (Irish National Day) for it was very obvious. Isnt it known to the people that India, a potential superpower celebrates its 60th Independence day today ? A tagline is ridiculous IMO.
See all doodles here. I am a great fan. Simply love the doodles. If you like the doodles, also visit this page. It is a delight.
(Also, I make a fervent appeal that please complete reading the post before going to these sites. Cause once you get hitched to these pieces of brilliance, you wont bother to complete the post)
Now starts the real serious business.
Here’s a conversation i heard at the Barber.
Kid: Mere baal hai na side se chote karna. Saamne se bade rakhna.
Barber: Tumhe kuch special cut karwana hai kya?
Kid: Nahi bas side se chote aur samne se bade. Shinchan ki tarah !
*I mean I have heard of Salman Khan cuts, Madhuri Dixit cuts, the wig that Amitabh wears cut, the hairs that come out of the professor’s ear cut, the Denise Richards’ hemline cut. But Shinchan cut. Gods somewhere must be crazy after all*
Later, I managed to contact Shinchan and this is what he had to say.
Me: Hello Shinchan. Im from India. I would love to ask you some questions.
SC: Of course. India. I see Indian Idol regularly. Such useless contestants. Its the best comedy show that is aired on Japanese television.
Me: Thank you. I wanted to more about your haircut. Did you take any special care to develop your hair. Its a rage these days in Mumbai.
SC: Mumbai. The same city where potholes are as wide as the chasm between the football teams of Japan and India ? Anyways, I actually watch a lot of cartoons and was inspired by Scooby Doo’s locks . So I went to the barber to get my hair done in that fashion. But then there were sudden tremors in the city and I got my hair messed up and all.
Me: So it was an accident after all. Any message you have for kids in India?
SC: Yeah. Next time there is an earthquake anywhere near the Asian subcontinent go to you barber. You never know, you might just create a new superhero.
Me: Thank You. You Suck !
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