Questions and issues I wouldn't mind having an explanation for...

Movies

In a good number of movies there is always the inevitable fight scene. Here the hero will find himself in a hostile environment, surrounded by bad guys who want to change the shape of his head using boots, fists and assorted hardware. They surround the hero. They make threatening noises. And then for some reason they attack one at a time. (The more ambitious strike in twos). However, for some reason, fellow bad guys will wait patiently while their boyz get the crap beaten out of them. Why is this?

Any and all devices, including those that blow up things can be configured to do the opposite. This is accomplished by the simple process of "Reversing the Polarity". This works for anything as long as it is powered by electricity at some point in time. If the device burns enemies to a toasty crisp, reversing the polarity will enable toasted enemies to be recovered.

The less said about motor vehicles that conveniently fail to start at crucial moments, the better.

 

Soap Operas

In a good number of soap operas no one actually goes to work. They just leave in the morning and appear in the evening. What is done in between only God and the directors know.

Due to cost constraints, each soap (expect ER and Chicago Hope) has one doctor, one or two policemen and one (two at most) lawyers. Such monopolies should be actively discouraged as they are violating at least 10 labour laws and monopoly statutes.

At some point in time either a twin or a double will show up. If neither appears then you are not watching a soap opera. The general formula tends to be one of the twins/doubles was either unaware that he/she was a twin, or was involved in an accident that necessitated loss of memory. Usually the twin that shows up later tends to usurp the other twin who is almost always the Devil Incarnate.

Who the devil are these 'MCs' people keep referring to in their tracks? Especially our local music. There are innumerable references to ma-mc. Who are they?

No doubt there is no coincidence almost all musicians smile proudly and mention in passing they began singing 'in the Church choir when I was 4 years old'.

Has Eve D'Souza ever read a message on air that has not complemented her show or her looks? Is it possible for one to request a song without mentioning her charms in a favourable light?

 

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