Month: January 2015

Muslims in India

1. Do you speak Hindi? [The conversation switches to Hindi] 2. Yes very well. 1. So tell me about the Muslims in India, they have no power. 2. What are you talking about bhai? They just won over 30% of Read more [...]...
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Organic ghee?

1. Okay this is the one we're going to get. [I look at the jar and am surprised. It say's Organic Ghee] 2. That's ghee! 3. Yes. 2. That really sticks to the top of your mouth and they eat it all the time Read more [...]...
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Kiya zaat thee uski?

1.Kiya zaat thee uski? (What caste was he?) 2. I'm not sure. 3. Caste? Why does that matter? 4. Oh it matters. 3. Why? 4. It does. I used to think that it doesn't but... 3. But how though? 4. Ask her Read more [...]...
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You’re bigger

1. You know that feeling when you're on stage and you get nervous and then you start forgetting... [2 leans in] 2. That's when you tell yourself you're bigger. [A pause] 2. You heard that? You tell yourself Read more [...]...
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Ecuador, India, Iran and inter-marriage

1. That's a good deal. 2. Yeah that's why I'm taking it! 1. I always look for those deals too. [cashier scans the items] 2. You're from... 1. Ecuador 2. Yeah I can tell from your accent, South American. Read more [...]...
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Aliko Dangote, Boko Haram and the Fatiha

1. Hi, I'm Bobby. [He reaches out and we shake hands] 2. Hi, car broke down man. 1. Does it drive? 2. No. [Car towed onto the flatbed] 2. Are you from West Africa? 1. Yeah, how did you know? 2. Just, so Read more [...]...
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Robin Padilla

1. So how's Robin Padilla? 2. Oh, he's good. How you know him? 1. Trust me. [smile] 2. He's married a few times. 1. Oh yeah, is he still Muslim? 2. Not sure, probably. 1. I know his kids are, Queenie...he's Read more [...]...
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Hamam, the Islamic sauna

1. It's nice and hot in here. 2. Yeah. 1. One trick is if they shut off the sauna, you just stand up cuz heat rises. 3. True. 2. But I don't think it is safe to be in here too long, you can go impotent Read more [...]...
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My car breaks down and the Brazilian revolt

Great! Damn clutch is roached! [Stuck and pulled over near an intersection that I barely made through.] 1. What's wrong? 2. Clutch is gone. 1. Okay so what do we do? [Called the towing company. Tow truck Read more [...]...
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