Species of HSR – Part 1

By ZAHID H JAVALI

There are several kinds of species I have run into in HSR Layout. They make for a good psycho-analytical study on what kind of people shape our society.

First Species: They complain like there is no tomorrow and revel in sending forwards to everyone, the more controversial, the more unverifiable, the better it is for them. They love to spread negativity and mock at everything you throw at them. Such people can take down a household and even the entire planet with their extreme negativity.

Second Species: These are people who blame the other person for violating the rule and justify violating the rules themselves. Such people mimic the lawbreakers who, according to me, are anti-national.

Third Species: This species is very idealist, but lack legally abiding ideas to take its plan through. Imagine a paid clay Ganesha sale at a public park for free when it was more apt at a Ganesha temple. Or planting sandalwood trees in a park, not realising that thieves make merry at people’s expense.

Fourth Species: This species loves to be in the spotlight. Even if they pay a measly amount towards charity, they publicise it like they have given in lakhs. Such people either have political ambitions or just bask in self glory.

Fifth Species: This is a selfish set that will only fight if its interests are hurt. Until then, it refuses to identify the problem. But when tragedy hits home, it’s game to be part of a residential protest.

Sixth Species: This is an idealist set that is at home with the idea of being part of any noble campaign, protest or idea. They publicise everything for free because it’s environment-friendly, and unwittingly become the salespersons of any product or service even if it’s not completely verifiable.

(To Be Continued)