Sweet 'n' Sour: July 2010

Recently, I have been traveling in and around by car a lot of times. I love observing places, people and anything that grasps my eyes and makes me wonder. These might be some of the scenes you would have noticed as well:

Macho Bikers: They are the breed that maintain a speed of minimum 80 even in crowded areas and narrow streets. They are young and pumping with energy and they need to dissipate that energy some sort of way. They do this by skidding, wheelies, 360s and going under lorry tires as well. They are recognized with their skull caps, thick silver bracelets and chains, colorful shirts that reveal their bare chest or shades (adorned at night too?) They get cursed by grandmothers, grandfathers trying to cross the road and also by some other people who don’t appreciate their ‘fast and furious’ road skills.

Farmville: I am sure you must have come across this 4 legged class. They chase you or try crossing the road without knowing traffic rules. Few of them don’t feel shy to display their excretory skills while some are talented in eating posters glued to the walls. Some of them cross the road on their own pace and some of them feel tired mid-way in their exodus and lie down, never budging amidst the blaring horns. A few dig their own graves on the tar platform. And no… there are no lost and lonely sad pink cows that give strawberry milk here.

The Piss formers : These are a caste that loves the open air approach I guess. They stand and spray on sides of roads, bus stands, hotels, highways, lakes, drains, buildings, homes... wherever humanely possible. These mostly consist of the bold and brave masculine race. They don’t mind even if the whole world watches- a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do, right?

The Family Pack: I really wonder how they manage to fit a family of 6 on a bike. It seriously seems to be a talent for Indian men to pack and balance their flock on one bike and reach their destination. Not to forget, the poor bike deserves credit too for chugging and pulling under their monstrous weights.Incredible India!