Tuesday, 17 May 2011

I don't wish to probe into this further!


There are some things about personal hygiene that should not be shown on prime time television. Remember, it's also dinner time in many Indian homes. And I am sure that the entire nation will join me this time in my fast to protest against this ad. Although I never saw this ad on TV, my good friend showed this to me on YouTube. And it was lunch time. So as you can imagine, I have started my Satyagraha since afternoon. I am told that there are other ads in this series that focus on other unmentionable unhygienic situations... He Ram! My heart goes out to all those who will view all of them...

Jai David Abbott. Jai Hind.
-Anna.

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Sunday, 15 May 2011

Stand-up? Yes. Comedy? No.


In my younger days I used to like Rishi Kapoor, especially the way he said, "Main tumhare bina jee nahin sakta" in an emotionally choked voice. His son has got that voice of his. But sadly he constantly speaks in that tone! Now that's my personal opinion. You may disagree with me. But what you can't disagree upon is the fact that he is no comedian. He can't do Stand-up. Standing up against a Sienfeld kind of backdrop does not help much. And who is he calling silly at the end of the ad?
What pains me about this ad is that our young generation in the audience is laughing their guts out at his unfunny lines. Oh that's canned laughter, is it? Thank god! For a moment I was really concerned about the future of our country!
I am going to go on a fast for 2 days in protest against this ad. What happened to funny ads which are really funny? The laughter should come from the viewers, not out of cans.

Jai Pat Fallon. Jai Hind.
-Anna

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