India is the world’s largest democracy. True to the word, no
one can stop its well-informed citizens (obsessed with Jaanta hai mera baap kaun hai attitude!!)
from exercising their rights (forgetting the duties) as per convenience, of
course! I believe that “the right to speech”, is the most exercised right
, especially by my clan, “The women”, as we are passionate beings concerned by a
plethora of topics (No offense!). Discussion about Gen X and Gen Y by the Baby
boomers is something I feel everyone has been a part of.
Okay! Okay! Without concocting more stories, here I put my
itchy finger on a loud spicy gossip going on between two women (Omniscient
would be the adjective they would prefer I guess!) in our beloved Delhi Metro’s
first car. Completely strangers yet strangely though, they blamed a pretty decent
sophomore’s parents for her dressing sense and style statement giving her furtive
glance. Wait! Wasn’t she wearing the same Capri pants and top that you admired
onscreen!!
What’s next! Don’t push your brains too hard. Their funny
concern was the would-be-moms' ‘baby bump’. Gimme a break! I think these two
chatter-boxes were suggesting these delicate women to wear Sack Bags in the
name of clothes. They even tried to elicit some positive affirmation by “enlightening”
all those present, but were met with a polite but firm reply:”Aunty! These days
women chose attire as per occasion and comfort”. Though that only got snorts
and ire in response.
I checked my watch. OMG! 20 minutes more before I de-board.
1st thought: When will this end?
2nd thought: What are they saying? As the conversation was vibrant enough!
1st thought: When will this end?
2nd thought: What are they saying? As the conversation was vibrant enough!
They switched over the topic and now came the turn of sons
and daughter-in-laws. One of them was all praises for her four innocent and
helping sons out to save dengue infected world by donating blood (applauses!!)
but not for the corporate woman and home-maker daughter-in-law who took an
entire day to finish the household chores that this super woman could do in a
jiffy. I think “A woman can be a woman’s best friend or worst enemy”
fits in well here.
Lastly, they shared their sagacious words on to how their
octogenarian wealthy mother-in-law should have got the gate pass to hell
(Disregarding the Yamdoot’s clock). I must say monetarily, a wise deliberation
when stock markets and our dearest Rupee are on a crashing spree.
I could have got more ‘Gyaan’ for you but those ladies
de-boarded. Sigh!! Of pain or relief?
Keep wondering!!
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