Sunday, January 29, 2012

Baba's wisdom

Here is a small compilation of quips from Baba. Politically incorrect, emotionally involved and always likes to have the final word (and the nod of the head to go with it).

'The Djoke is on you' - After Djokovic came from behind and pulled off an improbable victory against Nadal in the US Open final last year (I had made fun of Baba when he had said Nadal would lose).

'Pranav Mukherjee 'r chhele tah ekta meye chhele!!' - His take on nepotism creeping into politics in West Bengal

'Bullshit!! do your research first then talk' - when I told him USD was the currency constituting highest foreign currency transactions in terms of volume.

'I hate Britishers! But thank God the Portuguese didn't colonise all of India! Both you and I would have been naked right now.' - When asked to pick his favourite imperialist

'Is this how it is?' - When I was talking to him about Kohli's middle finger salute. He made sure he did it at least 10 times to check if he got it right.

'Whiskey?!?! Tai khaabo!' - When I asked him to eat a 'Mishti' (Bengali for sweet) as he was feeling a little unwell from chewing tobacco all day.

'He told me one of the main industries in Hyderabad is Banking. When I asked him to name a major bank in Hyderabad, he said State Bank of Hyderabad. He is applying as a Chartered Accountant!!! I should surrender my membership or what!' - no explanation required I guess

'But last time I used that word, there wasn't a politically correct synonym for it.' - Upon my sister and I admonishing him for using the word 'Negro'

Just wanted to restart my blog again, and posts will be regular henceforth.