Hari Narayanani (centre) is amused at his own joke |
But that’s not the point. Hari Narayanani narrated a joke about three young men who were served drinks on an international flight: “The first man emptied his glass and turned it upside down. The second man’s glass was half empty. And the third finished his drink and kept the glass rolling sideways!”
The joke stops there. Abruptly. While the rest of us wondered whether we had missed anything, Hari-bhai kept laughing his head off – so much so that he had to narrate the joke thrice, each time choking with laughter.
Khatoon Baig: Get well soon! |
But still, we laugh. There is a charming innocence about all these wise cracks which only kids would understand. Others may dismiss them as signs of senility, little realizing that humor can also be derived from simple-mindedness. You don't have to be clever or over-smart to draw a laugh. Like us, you’ve got to revisit your childhood to appreciate this and enjoy the simple rib-ticklers of life. We even laugh when others laugh, not knowing why.
Incidentally, there’s news from Khatoon Baig. She has returned from Umrah but is down with severe asthma. She was already suffering from a bronchial problem and it only got worse due to the harsh climatic conditions during her pilgrimage. Sadly, she did not seek medical help then and by the time she returned home on January 17, she was in deep distress -- in pain and breathlessness. The worst part was she could not find relief immediately. She had to change her doctor twice in three days and now, she says she feels a “little better”. She sends her good wishes to all in the Garden.
Jagmohan Papneja:
Hari-bhau Narayanani is a master at telling jokes. Today I can imagine the funniest moment when he cracked a joke and no one laughed. As an expert, he confuses everyone by this act. It is typical of Hari-bhau.
Harish Wadhwa:
* Quick recovery to Khatoon-ji. May God bless her with good health. She just has to come to the garden and chat with her old friends. Asthama will be gone. Asthma happens when women are unable to talk to their garden friends after a long duration. Long duration defined as "more than a couple of days".
* I must point out that the tonds (bloated stomachs) of the gentlemen seem to be competing and joking with each other. Men are oblivious to this talking. The picture speaks for itself.
3 comments:
Hari bhau Narayani is a master in telling jokes particularly in picnics.Today I can imagine the funniest moment when he cracked a joke and no one laugh. Being an expert, he confused every one by his act. This is typical style of Hari Bhau.
Jagmohan Papneja.
Quick recovery to Khatoon-ji. May God bless her good health.
She just has to come to the garden and chat with her old friends. Asthama will be gone. It happens when women are unable to talk to her garden friends a long duration. Long Duration defined ass "more than a couple of days".
There is stag party at one of our friend's place tonight. He is going to be alone for a couple of days. Wow ! All are welcome. Drinks on the house. Just get anything to munch.
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