Coversations between 2020 and 2021 !!

 In Singam franchise of movies, Director Hari came up with new Heroines in every movie and had a story (?? ) to tell. Audience just had to assume the storytelling, similarly assume two characters called Mr.2020 and Mr.2021 which I have created exclusive for this blog. Here we go

 Mr.2020: Hi, How are you 2021 ?

 Mr.2021: I am doing kind of okay ..still couldn’t come out of the shock you 2020 had to offer

 

Mr.2020: I gave you lot of rest, lots of family time, much needed break from regular routine but still you complain ?

Mr.2021: When we Work from Home for one day/week that was nice but working from home right throughout the year was a nightmare

Mr.2020: Well just to rephrase the words – when you do household chores one day in a week it makes you feel better but when you share the workload with your better half right throughout the year it makes you feel overwhelming. Am I not right ?

Mr.2021: In a way that’s right but not exactly right

Mr.2020: Stop right there …Don’t talk like Kamal  ..be crisp like Mani Ratnam

 

Mr.2021: You didn’t have any marriages but now look at the mahals which are overflowing with bookings, caterers were sleeping last year and now they don’t get time to sleep, Photographers were taking pictures of themselves and their better halves last year and this year they had to upgrade their hard disk space

Mr.2020: When you have lots of marriages to attend you complain, when you have less events to attend you still end up complaining …don’t you think complaining has been a constant factor irrespective of the situation? We have just started 2021 ..now wait for the house warming, ear piercing, naming and betrothal functions to follow.

 

Mr.2021: You were too relaxing ...had no commitments

Mr.2020: Just because of lockdown things did not come to a standstill – Some of the Businesses still had to run, schools and corporate were forced to open on virtual platforms, Governments had to run quickly and efficiently, Bankers had to work on limited resources, whole Healthcare sector were on their toes and while everyone were inside the doors praying for pandemic to end families of doctors were praying for their own safety

 

Mr.2021: Talking about Healthcare sector, Yes they had huge role to play but why is vaccination taking too long ?

Mr.2020: Nothing will happen overnight, Thank god vaccine is not like fast food where it can be prepared and served immediately. It has to go through a rigorous exercise. Be happy if you have taken one but being vaccinated is by no means you are in safe zone. 

 Mr.2021: I see Corona as a reason for Hospitals to charge exorbitant rates, do you agree ?

Mr.2020: You have two choices - you can keep saying this as a layman or just reflect over what is going on. After Corona running a Hospital is becoming a very challenging task and to provide good medical care there are way too many factors to look into. First and foremost there is shortage on Physicians on some pockets, then supplies such as PPE Kit and Surgical masks has become mandatory not just for doctors but for everyone associated in a Hospital, Cleanliness and Sanitation has taken lots of importance, 24/7 care is need for elderly patients especially if their oxygen level is dripping which again requires manpower, Drug makers are in heavy demand since there is huge demand on Indian drugs in overseas market and with shortage on API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) from China market drug makers are forced to increase price on most of the Indian drugs. All this translates to $$$ and that is why Hospitals charge more these days. Moreover just like how Supply-demand scenario works in Onion price the same principle is applicable here too ....all VIPs and parents whose kids have settled abroad want to get admitted in Hospitals as they feel that is more safe environment than being at home and this in turn creates a demand. 

Mr.2021: Being inside one roof creates lots of arguments with family ?

Mr.2020: This is the time you have to look examples like Actor Vijayakumar and Mr.Karunanidhi; Apart from jokes it is incredible how they ran the family amidst the chaotic atmosphere that may prevail.

 

Mr.2021: Don’t you think Nature were harsh on people?

Mr.2020: Absolutely No, Nature gave so many warnings which we ignored so it took rest by itself – air got purified, no noise pollution, water pollution came down etc.,

 

Mr.2021: What is Corona upto ? I still don’t see light end of the tunnel

Mr.2020: Well you will not unless people are more disciplined. Tamil nadu will not get to see true picture till Elections. Not even one political party complain on the crowds that gather for their respective meetings because everyone does not follow social distancing. Look at Mr.Kamalhaasan who is knowledgeable and knows what he talks but even he does not follow safety precautions.

Mr.2021: Oh No …..again recliner chair, Work From Home, kids atrocities, wife as neelambari ??

Mr.2020: Yes sir …..back to Britannia biscuits, loading washing machine with clothes, refilling the ever ending cereals box, Prime-Hotstar movie watching etc.,

 

Mr.2021: I have learned some new things in the recent past, can you guess ?

Mr.2020: By now you know how to operate washing machines, you know where is mixie repair shop, you know to live without cinema theatres and finally got to know phone number of your own spouse/family member.

 

Mr.2022: Enna pa anga Sound ……My calendar is already getting booked from January to May 2022 from previous years spillover …..

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