The Indian Raconteur: 2010

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy B'day Sweetheart

From the first day I saw you,
There was a kind of attraction.
From the time we held hands,
The touch of your fingers, exhilaration.

THE REUNION

11 Years Later...

"Did you put the kids to bed? Oh oh ok, you are out with your saheliyaan. I am sorry I will do it when I get home” Arbaaz whispered to his wife on the cell phone.

But not hushed enough because we all heard it.

Atul yelled ”Dude, kya yaar. Are you a man or a mouse? Why are you scared of your wife? You are pathetic”.

Atul- The Macho Man. He never tires of saying how much fitter and stronger he has become ever since he came to Las Vegas where he has been pumping iron, gulping protein shakes, and scoring with ladies left and right (that of course is what he claims).

He continued: And that’s why I never want to get married. Why buy the entire bar when you just want a drink? Look at Arbaaz. His wife is pregnant and looking at his paunch it seems he is carrying the baby. Well at least he is here most of the other married men did not even show up. What’s their problem. Do they think we are going to hit on their wives?”

Abdul whispered “I am sure you would try given half a chance. The fact is that wives distance men from their friends. It’s their way of keeping control. Soon it’s only the wife’s friends and relatives who you call your own.”

Abdul- The philosopher, inveterate smoker and needless to say a bachelor for life. He was stretched out on the carpet, looking at the ceiling and puffing wisps of frustration into the air.

You & Me

I was going on my way, without knowing which way,
Then our eyes met and the world seemed to disappear.
I stared into the depths of your eyes,
Searching, exploring, knowing, loving.

Dumb Girls

Michelle and Samantha were two nineteen year old girls on an adventure to Europe, first stop, Paris.

They landed in the main international airport and were shocked at how clean the airport was. As soon as they stepped into arrivals, they were bombarded with locals providing taxi services, trips around the country, the list was endless. But it was the trips that caught their attention. They wanted to see as much as possible inside the three weeks they had.

Michelle headed for a guy holding up a “trips see everything!” sign. He looked dark, sultry and confident, just Michelle's type.

‘Are you looking for adventure ladies? Cheap trips for beautiful ladies,’ he said and stared at 'em admiringly.

‘Let me handle this,’ Samantha whispered to Michelle.

‘Hi dude,’ Samantha returned. Her smile wavered as his piercing black eyes looked at 'em up and down, like a human x-ray.

‘Welcome to Paris.’ Samantha looked at him and he continued to speak enthusiastically ‘What do you think ladies, do you want to have the time of your lives?'. He gave 'em a wink.

Samantha looked over at Michelle who had a dreamy dazed look in her eyes. Samantha had a good feeling about this guy and wanted to go right at him then and there.

He looked extremely comfortable and had this amazing smile plastered to his face, the two didn’t seem to match.

‘Let me escort you to your hotel ladies,’ he offered. He picked up the luggage and started walking towards the car park. Samantha walked close behind him to get a look at his caboose. She was relieved at what she saw.

The Ideal Modern Familia

Son: Dad, I need some money.

Dad: Why?

Son: I did not get a merit seat in any professional course. I need money to acquire a seat through donation. If only you had got a fake SC/ST certificate, I wouldn't have to go through all this.

Dad: Its your mother's fault, not mine. I am broke paying allowances to her numerous bastard children all around the globe.

Son: She told me that she cannot do without screwing around here and there. So don't blame Mom. Its just her nature.

Dad: Well whatever. I can't help you.

Son: You can always sell your organs, can't you.

Dad: Sorry Son. I am saving my kidney for your marriage.

Son: Well Dad what about my kidney?

Dad: Oh I sold that years ago. Why exactly I cannot remember as of now.

Son: This sucks. What the hell am I going to do now?

Dad: Why don't you become a member of Mafia. It’s just like playing Mafia Wars except in real life.

Rant Of A Self-Obsessed Loudmouth

INCEPTION - Dream or Reality !!!

What's the most resilient parasite? An Idea. A single idea from the human mind can build cities. An idea can transform the world and rewrite all the rules.

INCEPTION is Christopher Nolan's best movie till date and has surpassed Memento, Insomnia, The Prestige, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. A must watch movie with a mindblowing cliffhanger ending. 10/10

Now the climax of the movie made me think if its a reality or a dream. On my first viewing, I was sure that it is a dream. But on my second viewing, I got confused as I had read many discussion boards and stuff and I saw things which I had not bothered about earlier. I'll now give a detailed explanation evaluating both theories whether the movie is a dream or reality.

A. THE MOVIE IS REALITY

Many people, including me, believed that Cobb's kids, Phillipa and James at the end of the movie are the same, haven't aged and are wearing the same clothes. But on my second viewing, I noticed that the kids are different and are older compared to the younger ones we've seen throughout the film. Their clothes are slightly different. The girl has a white shirt underneath her red dress and his son is wearing shoes instead of sandals at the end. Even the credits at the end show two different sets of kids.

Cobb remembers exactly how he got to where he is, which he wouldn't know if he was dreaming.

In EVERY scene which is supposed to take place in reality, Cobb isn't wearing a wedding ring. Every dream sequence, he is (as he tells Ariadne, "In here we're still together."). At the end when he goes home and spins the top, he isn't wearing the ring. I didn't notice this at all on my first viewing.

Don't

All my life I've tend to let people walk over me too much. But I've learnt the hard way that being too nice never helps. Remember that you are born alone and you will die alone. So let me share some of the Don'ts I've learnt through many experiences.

Don't lose your self respect and dignity.

Don't let anyone treat you badly or put you down ever.

Don't let anyone overpower you or treat you in any wrong way.

Don't believe in rumors or gossips and assume that you are just hearing one side of the story.

You're perfect

I have fallen in love with you

I wanna be more than just friends with you

You are like no one I've ever met

To me, you are perfect.

The Riddler In Batman 3

The 1st two installments of Christopher Nolan's Batman series are deeply focused on the development of Batman and how he affects society. In the third installment, Batman is on the run and a part of a cover up that is protecting Harvey Dent's misdeeds as Two Face. Joker is in prison and the only person, other than Fox and Alfred, that knows Batman's true identity is Reese. Reese failed to cash in on Bruce Wayne on two attempts.I have a feeling that he will help The Riddler know about Batman's true identity.

A Conversation With My Soul

One night,I was just lying on my bed & thinking about random stuffs when suddenly I heard a voice,"Hello Rafaa, Im your soul !!!"

Me(feeling vulnerable): Where are you? I can't see you.

Soul: You can't see me, u only feel me. You & me are like two different streams from the same source and finally surrendering into the same mighty ocean.

Me: What source are you talking about?

Soul: The same source from where I as energy and you as matter. originated. I came from cosmos and you are my matter. You need me as much as I need you.

Me: I dont need you. Why am I even listening to you?

Soul: Start listening to me, we will sail in the same boat with utmost pleasure. If you don't, then you will be at pain always. Confronting me will lead you nowhere. You will start doing all the blunders and then start blaming others.

Me: What you say is not completely illogical but I can't trust you as I can't see you.

Soul: You can't see air but still can't live without it. Then why this discrimination against me. I am energy & you have to feel me.