Why do Goan politicians always have to dress like they are out taking their dog
for walk, even if they are addressing public meetings and gatherings? What is
the virtue in wearing that bush-coat hanging out over a cheap polyester pant
and chappals that have seen too many monsoons pass by?
Even the Chinese, who you can't beat for nationalism and patriotism, will not
leave the house without a proper business-suit or atleast that Chairman Mao
jacket. What is this notion, that the politician has to "represent the common
man?". Which common man in Goa goes for a business meeting or even a ladainho
without a proper long-sleeved shirt, pant and tie? Can we all just contribute a
few bucks and gift these politicians a Raymonds voucher?
If that isn't bad enough, all our intellectuals and activists look like they
need a good bath and shave. Come on guys, that Che Guevara beard went out of
style in the 1970s alongwith psychedelic T-shirts and the thing stimulating
about beards is lice. Also please ditch the sling-bag, unless you're collecting
tickets on the Kadamba Express to Panjim.
Infact, I am waiting for Wendell to form his own party and put in an
appearance. Atleast then we'll have politicians who'll be walking down the ramp
with flowing white clothes and flouride-white teeth.
(Floriano this doesn't apply to you. I think you look swell. From now on I have
decided to back only politicians who look good. My vote is for Floriano. Kamat
should definitely resign. He looks like he swallowed the entire ghee-fried
jalebi stall at the last Panjim Church festa.)
selma
