Friday, 8 February 2008

A satire on the various classes of the Indian Society

Nothing serious just a poke at the various classes of the Indian Society including me


Poor
Bank Balance:- Get us a bank account first.
Frequent Question:- Will the roof above us hold tonight?
Funda of life:- No Money, No Worry
Likes/ Dislikes - Cant have any if they want to move up


Middle Class/ Upper Middle Class
Bank Balance - In the black till all the EMI Cheques come.
Frequent Questions - Too many. Where is the best discount sale? Why does it take so long to open a demat account?
Likes/Dislikes - again too many
Likes - Family Values & Riches (V contrasting na)
Dislikes - Immorality, Cheating and Poverty (again v contrasting)
No wonder they get stuck for their life trying to manage the contrasts


Rich Class
Bank Balance - Very limited. More in black, gold and land.
Frequent Question - Which is the next best Real Estate bet?
Funda of Life - Accumulate as much as you can, God knows for whom.
Likes- Dislike
Likes - Increase in grams of gold ownership and property papers
Dislikes - New Schemes of Government to unearth black money.

Ultra Rich
Bank Balance - Kisko patha? It never ends.
Frequent Question - Where's the party tonight?
Funda of life :- Have many cars, designer clothes and affairs
Likes-Dislike - You cant have any if you have to reach and stay here.

Monday, 4 February 2008

Why my parents were happier than me?
My parents ethical values seem to me as obstacles for progress!
My parents worked for money but I live for money!
My parents celebrated to enjoy but I celebrate to show off!
My parents luxuries have become my needs!
My parents sweated to save money but I sweat to save my health!
My parents loaned in an emergency but I loan to create an unreal lifestyle!
My parents had a small home but I have a small heart!
My parents dreaded lies but I treasure them!
My parents lived by the times but I try to race against it!
My parents had friendships based on emotions but I have them as useful connections!
My parents achieved status through good deeds but I try to achieve it by increased needs!

No wonder my parents were happier and stronger than me

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