Family Snipp-its (Part I)
The curtain opens in the past, some years ago. My family is seated at the dinner table- Beta- teenage younger brother; Gamma- mom; Kappa- dad.
Beta: Give me a break Ma! You promised MY precious hair as an offering, if your prayers were answered!!!? What does that mean?
Gamma: Oh God! You shouldn’t talk like that. I only prayed because of you. You had fever. You were suffering. *glazed eyes*.
Beta: Maa! It was a simple fever. Even so, its you who prayed. You are welcome to shave your head off. Sorry, I’m NOT doing that! Plus I am not extremely excited about that hairstyle. Think about my reputation in school.
Me: This could actually help your looks, you know!
Beta: Will someone tell Alpha to shut up! Better still, get her married off!!
Gamma: *tearing now* what ungrateful children I have. Nobody cares about my feelings. HE will punish us, our family. All my prayers…*sob sob*
Kappa: Hearing commotion and taking a break from his train of thoughts involving office. Yeah, what was that again?
Accesses the situation quickly
Oh ho! Not that hair topic again. Please people, move on. Leave him alone, Gamma!
Wrong choice of words. More tears from mom. Dad quickly recovers and salvages the situation.
No No, Beta. Don’t talk like that to your mom. She has your best interests in mind.
quotes a Sanskrit shloka about moms and respect
The hair will grow back. Ask Alpha! *laughs mockingly*
Next month it is. You will go to Thirupathi and get your hair shaved off. And I don’t want to hear any more regarding this issue!!
goes back to thinking about his project deadlines
Gamma: Not Thirupathi ..Guruvayur…Aiyoo! Now you said Thirupathi..We might have to do that one too…incase Lord Venkateswara gets angry!
Beta: WHAT??? This is insane! Papaaa! She didn’t even consult me before having this deal with God.
Puts up a brave fight. Doesn’t work against the united forces. Beta finally succumbs. BUT, he has some conditions.
"You will not object to any hairstyle after I have shaved my head off."
Gamma: *wiping away tears and beaming* Sure my Beta! Do whatever you want after that.
Kappa: *Burrrp*
Gamma thinks she won the battle. But, did she? Does Beta get his revenge? Find out in the next post.
To be continued……
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| alpha October 3, 2003 10:31 AM PDT  haah ! Queer! Even i have the photo..for blackmail purposes.:) | ||
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| Queer October 3, 2003 12:59 AM PDT Damn...this is exactly what happ at my place. we even got a pic of him..hee hee..for future purposes;) damn man..I love brothers:)) After this my bro ended up with growing his hair like the amazon forest till just below his shoulders:) | ||
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| alpha September 29, 2003 08:32 PM PDT nahh..no new characters...later maybe!:) same old greeky ones.. | ||
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| Matrix September 29, 2003 05:50 PM PDT hmm... u've built up suspense all the more with hinting inclusion of more greeky characters!!! Waiting to hair (oops i mean hear) frm u more!!! | ||
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| alpha September 29, 2003 02:35 PM PDT Pat: Lol..yeah Geek family is more like it. Amit: Clever clever..see a lot of movies, do u?!:) Matrix: Greek alphabets allows my family to expand..next i'll introduce Theta and Pi. Hair tales- I know, I know..just wanted to get over all the hairy stuff before I move on to the next topic..What if I forget? Suds: :) Parachute. Aqua: dads are so similar. Wonder how it goes in tibetian. See, i am really intrigued by u.:) Heretic: u too bit the dust eh?? hehe..wud like to hear the story or did they just drug you? Khotta: Wow! My brother shud know the support he is getting..if only u were there for him at that time. Wandy: Suspense.. Yogu: Diamond comics?? haha. I thought my level was slightly higher. But anyway, will take any semblance of a compliment..thanks!:) Didya notice the pun on G(amma) and K(appa) too? Starfest: 5 baldies! Musta been one shiny home. | ||
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| starfest September 29, 2003 11:17 AM PDT umm, busy day at work, had to wait to visit here till lunch .... I remember people living next to my family in Goa shaving off the hair of all 5 sons for the same reason .... thank god Im not a son .... can't imagine God wanting my hair! | ||
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| Yogustus September 29, 2003 09:52 AM PDT hehehe..loved the post...specially the pun on "beta". ur ending reminded me of Diamond Comics narration we used to hear on the radio as kids!... | ||
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| wandy September 29, 2003 08:14 AM PDT Arre bap re!! poor kid...kahani main twist hai kya? :) | ||
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| khotta September 29, 2003 07:48 AM PDT hehe cant stop sympathising with the Beta but the role of alpha seems enjoyable. go Beta go!!! | ||
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| Heretic September 29, 2003 03:47 AM PDT Pure madness! Beta bechara--i had my revenge on the family by growing my hair for the next two yrs and sporting an eddie vedder cut! Sahi hai--tell us abt beta's revenge in the next post!!! :D :D :D | ||
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| aqua September 29, 2003 01:04 AM PDT haw haw...cant wait for part 2. i can relate to yr kappa quoting sanskrit sholokas and all. my mom and dad used to have a corresponding tibetan proverb for every situation in my life, esp when it involved me doing things not acceptable to them. haw haw. yep , me a tibetan but born and brought up in India. | ||
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| suds September 29, 2003 12:07 AM PDT So which companies are sponsoring this soap opera? | ||
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| Matrix September 28, 2003 11:22 PM PDT Wow, with no offense, u have a very greeky family...(hmm looking up the other comment, Patrix seems to be with me on this one)!!! I'd thought me will be original for once...This is the second post I'm reading of urs. both had hair-raising situations. Any liking??? Take care and needless to say, looking fwd to kahani ka sesh bhag! | ||
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| AmitL September 28, 2003 10:28 PM PDT Aaah,Poor Beta?I think the sequel to this post will have some surprises,with the Beta emerging the winner,and getting a hairstyle that rocks Gramma right outta her chair?????? | ||
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| Patrix September 28, 2003 10:12 PM PDT that sure is one helluva of a big fat greek family...LOL..waiting for ur next post...my sympathies with Beta though...i wouldn't let anyone touch my hair for the love of god... | ||
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