As predicted, the photograph of the day in the media, was indeed the one that EF was the first to see. And wonder of wonders there was not a single comment on the interpretation of the act. I wonder if it had something to do with the fact that it was they that asked for it and then realized they may have put their foot in their mouths.

I also feel that we were not the only culprits. There were several. Including dignitaries and politicians and even the system.

Watch…

See…!!

Indeed there were write ups on the justification of the middle finger markings and as you may have adequately noticed we were not the only ones that were asked for confirmation !!

Ok.. enough chatter on the importance and value of what makes the human different from other living creatures.

The opening was to give Abhishek his due reward for being the most valued brand ambassador or endorser. That photo is from the function at NDTV where he received the reward. The shades were his new style statement, he joked.. Ha !!

Another day gone by and no work. Its the 1st of May, labor day and Maharashtra Day. So a state holiday.

And I wonder when I shall be too old for work, how my days would be spent. Because the last few have been somewhat monotonous, barring the great patronage of the IPL. But what when it gets over in another month. I need to develop some skills. Play an instrument, learn a language. Have been saying this for years but never getting serious enough to actually doing it.

Cleaning up my cupboard would be an interesting job. Sorting out all my books and paperwork would be another. Wife would be delighted. These areas seem to be the most vulnerable areas of domestic attack !! Come on wives, be honest. Is not that correct. I can already hear the rumblings of a debate, merely a polite way of addressing the issue, fructifying.

Men do have this quality of a certain order in their disorderliness. And women hate it. Keep getting hit on the head often on this score. Watching your favorite team play on the tele is an important event. We need the popcorn and the soft drink and the snack carelessly strewn all over. We need the remote lying around carelessly. We do not like obstructions in front of the screen, nor are we available to attend phone calls. We are a focussed lot.We express joy through deafening screams when a goal is scored or when the ball is hit out of the park. We do not like to be hauled up for not coming to the dining table, we’d rather have our meal wherever we are - lying on the floor in despair or jumping on the sofa in excitement. We talk to each other during the act. We argue strategy and discuss it in loud vocal tones. No we are not actually coming to blows. But we would if in the middle of the game we were to be asked to give an opinion on the dress worn by a Mrs or Ms at some social do !! Or whether their make up suited the occasion or not !! Just give us some understanding, honey. Football and Cricket are great games of skill. They require television audience concentration. We believe a transformation of energy does indeed scientifically take place when we shout GO ! CHELSEA ! or MUMBAI INDIANS !!

Victory does induce further discussion and passionate assessment of the after game. We still remain in ‘Do not disturb’ mode. A loss is more clinical. We like to get to bed immediately and most certainly do not wish to be disturbed.

We are like that only…

Like right now I do not wish to be disturbed.. I wish to hit the sack.. ya ?? ok.. good night and shabba khair..

My love… just in case Rochelle is diligently noting all this..

Amitabh Bachchan