Saturday, 13 December 2008

Can you beat this?

Scene: A five-year old is chasing a family friend in their `catch-me-if you can' game. He tries hard to catch the 30-something `uncle', and becomes frustrated he cannot. The man incidentally, is holding a glass of beer as he moves between chairs and some empty space on floor. He keeps it aside so he can run better. So what does Mr Toddler do? He quickly makes his moves while chasing, towards the glass and declares to the `uncle' still far away for a catch, ``Paas aao, varna pee jaaonga' (Come close, or I will drink this up), holding the glass. Poor Uncle, taken aback by this shot of masterly manipulation by the toddler, gives in. 

PS: The toddler wanted the drink as it looked colourful, but knew it was not for him when that `uncle' gave him a glass of Sprite instead. Kids these days, did you say?

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