Monday, October 11, 2010

MUTTERINGS #33: SENIOR WEDDING


Arrgh....Mondays should be abolished, especially today! But I needed a break so you are stuck with this joke. One phase of my life that I am not looking forward to...Wait....I already have some of those symptoms! HELP….

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Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way they pass a pharmacy.

Jacob suggests to Rebecca that they go in. Jacob addresses the man behind the counter.

Jacob: "Are you the owner?"

The owner/pharmacist answers: "Yes."

Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?"

Pharmacist: "Of course, we do."

Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?"

Pharmacist: "All kinds."

Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism?"

Pharmacist: "Definitely."

Jacob: "How about suppositories?"

Pharmacist: "You bet!"

Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis and Alzheimer's?"

Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety. The works."

Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for Parkinson's disease?"

Pharmacist: "Absolutely."

Jacob: "Everything for heartburn and indigestion?"

Pharmacist: "We sure do."

Jacob: "You sell wheelchairs and walkers and canes?"

Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes."

Jacob: "Adult diapers?"

Pharmacist: "Sure."

Both Jacob and Rebecca look at each other and nodded with a smile.

Jacob: "We'd like to use this store as our Bridal Registry, thank you."



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Sunday, October 10, 2010

MUSIC #58: JHUK GAYA AASMAN 1968 (HINDI OST)


Jhuk Gaya Aasman (The sky has relented) is a 1968 movie starring Rajendra Kumar and Saira Banu. It was directed by Lekh Tandon with music by Shankar Jaikishan, and lyrics by Hasrat Jaipuri, Shailendra and S.H Bihari (see the back of the LP cover for the listing)  . The film is a remake of the Hollywood film "Here comes Mr. Jordan (1941)". It performed "below average" at the box office but did rather well musically.



The most notable song from this movie would be "Kaun Hai Jo Sapnome" an outright copy of the song "Marguerita", an Elvis Presley song, from his movie "Fun In Acapulco" (see my posting HERE). It is one of my favs from this album, along with "Kahan Chal Diye" and "Unse Mila Nazar". I give this OST 3.5 stars.



Side One
  1. Kahan Chal Diye - Mohd Rafi
  2. Unse Mila Nazar - Lata Mangeshkar
  3. Sacha Hai Pyar (Happy) - Mohd Rafi
  4. Kisiki Jaan Lete Hai - Asha Bhosle
Side Two
  1. Kaun Hai Jo Sapnome - Mohd Rafi
  2. Meri Ankhon Ki Nindiya - Lata Mangeshkar and Mohd Rafi
  3.  Mere Tumhare Beech Me - Lata Mangeshkar
  4. Sacha Hai Pyar (Sad) - Mohd Rafi


 


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Thursday, October 7, 2010

MUTTERINGS #32 :AUSTRALIAN TACT


Three blokes were working on a high rise building project, Macca, Chook and Gazza. Chook falls off and is killed instantly.

As the ambulance takes the body away, Gazza says, "Someone should go and tell his wife." Macca says, "OK, I’m pretty good at that sensitive stuff, I'll do it."

Two hours later, Macca comes back carrying a slab of VB. Gazza says,” Where did you get that, Macca?"

"Chook's missus gave it to me." "That's unbelievable, you told the lady her husband was dead and she gave you beer?"

Macca says, "Well not exactly. When she answered the door, I said to her, "You must be Chook`s widow." She said, "No, I'm not a widow."

And I said, "Wanna bet me a slab?"

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Australian Facts:

1. Australians have a great sense of humour and enjoy a bit of a laugh. However PC is putting at end to this.

2. Aussies that are particularly prone to bragging, fantasizing, or just telling people absolute nonsense, are known as BULLSHIT ARTISTS.

3. Aussies are notorious for so call “abbreviating” people’s names. This is actually untrue as the name change could actually be longer than the real name e.g. Sims would be called Simmo! No abbreviation here.

4. It is said that Australian men are the most tactless of the male breed. Or the most honest, depending which way you want to look at it, LOL!


5. A SLAB is a carton of beer. It can consists of 24 cans or 24 STUBBIES of beer.

6. A STUBBIE is a small bottle of beer, usually 375ml or 345ml.


7. Most Australian beers are ALES.

8. A COLDIE is an ice cold beer.



9. GROG is beer or alcohol.

10. PISS is also beer or alcohol, or urine :O

11. “To be on the PISS” is to be drinking alcoholic beverages excessively.

12. “PISSED” could mean one is drunk or angry, depending on the context!

13. Another word for “PISSED” is BLOTTO (abbreviated from the word blotted) = Way too much to drink.

14. Taking the PISS (out of someone/something) is to make fun of someone or something, or kidding with someone about something e.g. “Don’t be upset mate, I was only taking the piss out of you.”


15. Despite being called the “Original Australia Beer” and its heavy international presence, no Australian would be caught dead drinking Foster’s beer in Australia. The only time Australians drink Foster’s is overseas, when they have no other choice!!! Foster's Lager is made mostly for export in Australia, or made under license in other countries.

16. VB is an Australia beer. It stands for VICTORIAN BITTER. It’s usually the type of beer preferred by the working classes or blue collared males. A BITTER is a well hopped beer.

17. A WATERING HOLE is not where the animals go to drink but rather your favourite pub. Wait a minute, at the end of the night, is there a difference???


18. Ordering a beer in a pub in Australia: Different states have different terminology and measurements for dispensing beer in pubs and clubs.


• Pony/5 oz: 140 ml

• Beer (Victoria)/Butcher/Seven oz: 200 ml

• Pot/Schooner/Middie/Handle/Beer (NT)/10 oz: 285

• Schooner (NSW, Queensland, Victoria): 485 ml

• Jug: 1140 ml


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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

MUSIC #57: RAVI SHANKAR AND ANDRE PREVIN - CONCERTO FOR SITAR AND ORCHESTRA 1971 (INSTRUMENTAL)


Music for the soul and relaxation....no write-up required. My rating: 4 stars


Ravi Shankar and Andre Previn - Concerto For Sitar and Orchestra 1971

Side One
  1. First Movement - Raga Khamaj
  2. Second Movement - Raga Sindhi Bhairavi

Side Two
  1. Third Movement - Raga Adana
  2. Fourth Movement - Raga Manj Khamaj



 


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Monday, October 4, 2010

MUTTERINGS #31 - BUYER BEWARE


An Australian Quality Control Engineer, who's been married to a very tiring woman for over two years, finally cracked under the pressure and sent a note to his father-in-law....

"Your product description is misleading and defective and does not meet my requirements and specifications. Your representation contravenes the Trade Practices Act 1974. Please provide full refund."

The smart father-in-law replies, "The product warranty has expired. The manufacturer is no longer responsible. Caveat Emptor - Buyer Beware!".


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Saturday, October 2, 2010

MUSIC #56: NASHE KI MAZAA 2010 (HINDI OST COMPILATION)


I was doing some spring cleaning the other day and I came across an old mix tape that had amongst other songs, some ‘sharabi’ or drunken songs. And that of course, gave me the idea to make an alcohol fuelled song compilation album from my record collection. Hope you enjoy my effort.

PS: I also found a tape with Raj Kapoor Hits that included snippets of interviews with the legend and commentaries from fellow colleagues. I’ll put that compilation up soon too.

Nashe Ki Mazaa 2010 – A Compilation Of Intoxicating Music

01. Thodi Si Jo Peeli Hai (Namak Halaal) – Kishore Kumar

02. Mujhe Duniya Walo Sharabi Na Samjho (Leader) – Mohd Rafi

03. Yeh Lal Rang (Prem Nagar) – Kishore Kumar

04. Yeh Kya Hua (Amar Prem) – Kishore Kumar and Rajesh Khanna

05. Maine Pee Sharab (Naya Raasta) – Mohd Rafi

06. Peelo Aj Peelo (Patanga) – Mohd Rafi

07. Han Ji Han Main Ne Sharab Pee Hai (Seeta Aur Geeta) – Lata Mangeshkar

08. Cholene Do Nazuk (Kaajal) – Mohd Rafi

09. Maine Peena Seekh Liya (Goonj Uthi Shenai) – Mohd Rafi

10. Main Nashe Mein Hoon (Main Nashe Mein Hoon) – Mukesh

11. Pee Kar Sharab Khelunga (Ganwar) – Mohd Rafi

12. Sharabi Ja Sharabi Ja (Bhai Bhai) – Lata Mangeshkar

13. Chal Chal Mere Bhai (Naseeb) – Mohd Rafi and Amitabh Bachan

14. Chalka Yeh Jaam (Mere Humdum Mere Dost) – Mohd Rafi

15. Sharabi Mera Naam (Chandan Ka Palna) – Lata Mangeshkar

16. Main Sharabi Nahin (Khilona) – Asha Bhosle and Mohd Rafi

17. Main Hoon Saaqi Tu Hai Sharabi (Ram Aur Shyam) – Mohd Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar

18. Mujhe Peene Ka Shauk Nahin (Coolie) – Shabbir Kumar

19. Sharabi Sharabi (Noor Jehan) – Suman Kalyanpur

20. Manzilein Apni Jagah Hai (Shaarabi) – Kishore Kumar



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MUTTERINGS #30: I JUST GOT 'PINGED'...

I just received an e-mail from Blogger for a "DMCA takedown notification". It seems Blogger was notified by a third party, that in accordance to the terms of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), that my Elvis "Fun In Acapulco" post allegedly infringes upon the copyrights of others.

Has anyone out there ever had this issue? What does this actually mean? Let me know...

Veen....
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