I just loved this piece of news about how Hugh Jackman reacted when a mobile phone started ringing in the middle of his performance in a Broadway play. People who do not switch off their phones during a movie or a play or a concert really get on my nerves! Thank you Mr. Jackman for teaching at least one of them a lesson!
Got this through a forwarded email. I felt it was too funny to be skipped! Rajinikanth, as all Indians are aware, is the Amitabh Bachchan of South India. He is the undisputed megastar of movies down south. And while our own Big B has retired from his screen image and prefers playing more real characters (read o-l-d m-e-n) nowadays, Rajini is still going strong.
Well, the forward was about some of Rajini’s Laws-of-Science (and logic, may I add!) defying antiques from his movies. Here they are. Have a good laugh!
But seriously, are you guys aware that Rajini is big in Japan?!
Open up the Google homepage and you will be greeted with this today.
Google is celebrating the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s telescope, a major landmark in the history of the progress of Science. It had a profound impact far beyond the borders of Science and opened up the heavens to man. It was up to him to make it his own, through the pursuit of knowledge and rationality.
The story of Galileo’s subsequent travails are quite well-known and a damned shame! He was tried for heresy by the Roman Catholic Church and was imprisoned (later commuted to house arrest). He spent the rest of his life under house arrest and later went blind. It is an irony that one who broadened the vision of mankind went blind himself. Another in the long list of damages done by organized religion.
Here is a photo of two of Galileo’s first telescopes. It is now in the Institute and Museum of the History of Science, Florence.
And, as always, for a lighter side to things, here is a cartoon from Cartoonstock.
(© Cartoonstock)
I love Sacha Baron Cohen. He is one of a rare breed who have the courage to be funny, no matter what the risk. Sometimes he holds a mirror to society to show us how ridiculous our holy cows really are. Growing up in India or Bengal, the stories of Gopal Bhand or Birbal are in a similar vein as they stand up to their respective authorities with nothing more than a witty remark or a silly prank.
I loved Da Ali G Show. I loved Borat. And now I am waiting for Bruno! In Bruno, Cohen actually interviews a terrorist and, in his characteristic fashion, remarks,
“Your King Osama looks kind of like a dirty wizard or a homeless Santa!”
Below are a couple of videos – in one he is talking about the incident with David Letterman, where he says,
“It’s not that easy to find an actual terrorist. In fact, your government has been looking for one for about nine years!”
The other one is the actual scene from the movie. Enjoy!
I admit the last photo is just a testament to my very poor photo editing skills! But it has finally happened in India!
AI stuffs extra passengers on a flight, faces action
“Air India is once again in trouble. The airline, in a shocking violation of air safety norms, allowed three extra passengers on board a full-loaded flight. While one woman was accommodated in the cockpit’s jump seat behind the pilots, two others were made to sit on foldable seats meant for cabin crew.”
Now what was I saying yesterday about India’s population problem!
Seen in a local pub!
I am not one for email forwards and my father knows that. So he only forwards quality stuff to me! Here is a collection of hilarious examples of wrong English that he sent me.
In Infosys, Bangalore an employee applied for leave as follows:
"Since I have to go to my village to sell my land along with my wife, please sanction me one-week leave."
This is from Oracle Bangalore. An employee who was performing the "mundan" ceremony of his 10 year old son:
"As I want to shave my son’s head, please leave me for two days…"
Another gem, this time from CDAC. A letter requesting for leave from an employee who was getting his daughter wed:
"As I am marrying my daughter, please grant a week’s leave…"
From HAL’s administration dept.:
"As my mother-in-law has expired and I am only one responsible for it, please grant me 10 days leave."
Another employee applied for a half-day’s leave as follows:
"Since I’ve to go to the cremation ground at 10 o’ clock and I may not return, please grant me half day casual leave."
Another example of a letter requesting for leave:
"I am suffering from fever, please declare one-day holiday."
A letter applying for leave to a school headmaster:
"As I am studying in this school I am suffering from headache. I request you to leave me today."
Another one written to a headmaster:
"As my headache is paining, please grant me leave for the day."
This referenced a covering note, which said:
"I am enclosed herewith…"
Another covering note:
"Dear Sir, with reference to the above, please refer to my below…"
A letter written for application for leave:
"My wife is suffering from sickness and as I am her only husband at home I may be granted leave.”
This one I admit sounds made up!
"I am well here and hope you are also in the same well."
A candidate’s job application:
"This has reference to your advertisement calling for a ‘Typist and an Accountant – Male or Female’ … As I am both for the past several years and I can handle both with good experience, I am applying for the post.”
That’s all folks!
PS: If the blues still won’t go away there’s always Engrish.com – more hilarious examples of wrong English!
Craigslist
Whoa, yeah!
You’ve got a 65 Chevy Malibu
With automatic drive, a custom paint job too
I’ll trade you for my old wheelbarrow
And a slightly-used sombrero
And I’ll even throw in a stapler, if you insistCraigslist
I’m on Craigslist, baby, come on
YeahWell, we shared a quick glance Saturday at the mall
I never took a chance, never approached you at all
You were a blonde half-Asian with a bad case of gas
I was wearin’ red Speedos and a hockey mask
Come on, let’s find that love connection that we missedOn Craigslist
Yeah, Craigslist, come on
I’m on Craigslist, baby
Maybe you are too
Bee bomp a chonk a donk bim bang booAn open letter to the snotty barista
At the Coffee Bean on San Vicente Boulevard:
I know there were 20 people behind me in line
But I was on a cell phone call with my mother
Didn’t you see me hold up my index finger?
That means I’ll order my soy decaf hazelnut latte in just a couple minutes
So what’s with the attitude, lady?
No tip for youGot a trash can of Styrofoam peanuts, you can have em for free
You can drop by on the weekend and pick em up from me
But the trash can ain’t part of the deal
Only givin’ you the peanuts, get real
Don’t have no Hefty bags, so bring your own
Don’t bug me with questions on the phone
Don’t ask for help, don’t waste my time
And don’t complain, cause they won’t cost you a dime
Just ask yourself
Do you want my Styrofoam peanuts?
You can have my Styrofoam peanuts
Do you want my Styrofoam peanuts?
You can have ‘em allThey’re on Craigslist, yeah
Craigslist, oh baby, come on
I’m on Craigslist, Craigslist, Craigslist
I’m on Craigslist, Craigslist, Craigslist now
Craigslist
This must be amongst the most inane lyrics of a song ever. This is worse than the usual love-baby-heart types, especially because it takes itself too seriously!
“Lucky that my breasts are small and humble
So you don’t confuse them with mountains”
Shakira’s Whenever, Wherever