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Random Observations (Part 9)

RO #1

Technology might be bridging the gap between those who are far away, but it is also increasing the distance from those who are near to us.

RO #2

If you are using a fairness cream, it means you believe that 'fair is better than not fair'.

Doesn't that make everyone who use fairness creams a racist?

It just makes you a racist dumbass


RO #3

If you are sitting inside a car (which is probable to have been equipped with an AC) and you are wearing sunglasses or shades, then I hate you. Simple as that. I hate you.

RO #4

Quality of writing often seems to be judged by the ability of the author to make the reader feel the need to open a dictionary to understand the meaning of some of the words used by him/ her.

I think quality of writing should be judged by the ability to make the reader feel the need to turn the page.

RO #5

If memories are triggered by olfactory glands (the gland that helps you differentiate smells), do olfactory glands get triggered by memories?


P.S If you're interested to see the other parts of the ROs, here's the link http://amritkosaraju.blogspot.in/p/random-observations.html

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  1. Unknown12 May 2014 at 17:45

    Cannot agree more on RO #3. Only retards do that. :D

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