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Vegetable

Or getting there. the Jabberwock dropped in yesterday. Seemed somewhat distressed to find me watching wrestling. I tried to explain that my computer just beeps at me when i put it on, and Stoobs comp is in his office. It is impossible to get anything done. I cant write on paper. So now i have … Continue reading

Stung

Saw Sting perform at Pitampura yesterday. Nearly every decent person in Delhi was there, which explains the small crowd. The man sang v. well, obviously, but somehow the crowd never got into it, apart from a small cluster in front. but great fun. my second big concert, nowhere near paul mccartney at earls court, of … Continue reading

Ch-ch-ch-ch-chuckle

Shah Rukh Kahn -funny and outgoing. he has to be the limelightwherever he goes, but his jokes and funnypersonality can portray him as mean andarrogant. What Bollywood (Indian) *actor/actress* are you? brought to you by Quizilla You are Beast! You are brilliant and extremely clever. You canhandle almost any problem swiftly andefficiently. You are devoted … Continue reading

Stoob on turning 26

(his birthday on the 31st of jan, much debauchery, up on 30th night and then on 31st night as well discussing the strangest things) We are 26 (ok, so hes the only one, but you get the picture) we have seen a lot of life (hmm) too much (hmm) now we are 26 (See earlier) … Continue reading

Present sir

Havent been blogging, randomly. Nothing much to report. Sunday last was at Ruchir’s birthday party; took along crate of beer and surprise package in the form of Bultu, bearing in his hands a copy of an article by Nondona Prudence Biswas, Ruchir’s pseudonym when he wrote for Calcutta Skyline magazine in the late 80s. what … Continue reading

Unstoppable

You are BERTIE WOOSTER! You’re a bit of a git–but you are tremendously funin every circ. And if there’s anyone out therewho objects to a bit of fun–well, let him biffoff. Which Wooster and Jeeves Character Are You? brought to you by Quizilla You Are: Dream of the Endless You are Dream, the shaper of … Continue reading

Bhai Eej Tha Taitel Tokiyo Canshel?

asked a formidable old gentleman in the back row, prompting mr. r. joshi to reveal that THIS was how he’d spent his mammoth advance and subsequent earnings from subsequent income-earning activities; he pays people to go and ask bad questions at launches. for an explain-the-title he pays 400 bucks, for a merely bizarre question involving … Continue reading

And I became…

You are He-Man from Masters of the Universe! Youtake life very seriously, and you should,considering you are the keeper of all that isgood and right in the universe! However, yournonstop suspicion of Skeletor and his henchmancan start your friends wondering why you don’tloosen up once in awhile. Which Forgotten 80s Cartoon Character Are You? brought … Continue reading

26

was the number of ad people in my house at 2am on Republic Day – i suspect i was the only one feeling even mildly patriotic. hilarious time, though – all 26 told me how they were following their dreams, and one asked me if i did my own creatives when i wrote. when i … Continue reading

Muhaha

You are Dogbert. You are Dilbert’s dog, but he’s your bitch. Youplay him around like a puppy. You considerhumans to be inferior and habor plans to takeover the world and enslave them. Which Dilbert character are you ? brought to you by Quizilla

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