I hate Tattoos !!!!
I do not understand the need to get your body pierced with needles, shed blood, bear immense pain and just tell the world that you are different.
My cousin got his arm and neck tattooed yesterday and, of all things on this planet, he wanted to declare to the world, that he is a BAD BOY??!!
Rubbish !!
Spend 5000 bucks on a 2 tattoos just to show your rebellious streak?
That's an expensive declaration !
Ya, people do have various notions about money and stuff. Logic wouldn't work here. So let's leave out money.
Still, how can you allow foreign materials to ever touch your skin and remain there forever?
Again at what cost?
Infection? Allergic reactions?
Google tells me that needles, threads, ink, ashes, animal bones, dye, adhesives and a LOT more items are used to get you that desired, out of the world "look".
Phew. I don't have any arguments against tattoos apart from the fact that I love my skin as it is.
I do not need to spoil it just to show to the world that I am different.
I hate Tattoos !!!
Skimming through the masala page in Mumbai Mirror I chanced upon this piece.
The note expressed concern over AD's mother's health. The article showed how the actor had cancelled his appointments, shootings and had even declined to sit for narrations till his mother got well.
I have always admired the actor for his off-beat roles and acting. A person who wrote his own rules.
This side of his personality added more to the already existing respect for him. As in, one's mother is definitely more important than big bucks and plum assignments. The relief one might get while serving one's parent has to be more than earning a few extra lakhs !
Yeah, it does involve losses for Production Houses who spend crores on these stars...But what the heck... its his mom !!
I felt smug and patted myself with this line of thought.
Only then did I recall a similar but graver incident involving another legend I had come to admire...
In April 2003, while the San Marino GP frenzy was at its peak, Schumacher faced a dilemma like none could face...
While his mother lay comatose and had minimal chances of survival, Schumacher decided to participate in the GP. Not only was it a spectacular race but it was a resounding win for Schumacher !
Now, being a star, Schumi could have easily pulled out and stayed back with his mom during her final moments... Yet, he decided to go ahead with the GP. He did it in the spirit of the game, for his promoters and for the people who worshipped him.
Would pulling out have affected his popularity? I doubt.
Does this make Schumi a greedy, heartless, insensitive human being?
No.
Come to think of it, India has produced similar sons. The most famous being The Iron Man - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. One popular story goes - Sardar defending a man in the court of law. At the most crucial moment of his closing comments, Sardar received a note. After reading it, he put it back and went on to defend his client.
He presented his points with fervor none could match. Obviously, he won !
Yet, on receiving congratulatory hugs, our man could not take it anymore and broke down. The note he had received carried the news of the death of his beloved wife.
However, Sardar had deemed it fit to defend and fight for an innocent man. Does it make him a less loving husband?
No.
Indian sensibilities would make Devgan a hero. Yet, what Schumacher did shows us what true men are made of.
Now, I wouldn't want to take a stand here and judge any of these men.
Like they say, I would cross the bridge when I come to it. However, in this case, I wish I never reach such a bridge !
