Guilty as charged...
...Yet Too Embarrassed To Confess
Yatika Khatter, AIS Saket, XII E
If you have checked your refrigerator multiple times, only to see if the contents have gone from boring dal-chawal to yummy cheesecake, then you are not alone. Truth be told, there are several silly things many of us are guilty of doing. Nodding in disagreement? We bring proof.
Referring to someone as ‘bro’ because you forgot their name. He introduced himself just yesterday and yet all you could come up with as you extended your hand was, “Happy birthdayyy...bbrrrooo!”
Taking a break from screentime on your computer, only to browse through your phone instead. You decide to give your eyes a quick break, only to find yourself scrolling endlessly through your mobile.
Reading instructions on a food packet, tossing it in the bin, only to retrieve it again…because, well, you forgot. You thought you will be able to remember exactly how many teaspoons of sugar you will need? Well, you are not the only one.
Ignoring a text for weeks, and finally responding with “Oh! I don’t know how I missed this.” There is only one word for this – laziness. We’ve all been there before.
Ruffling the entire house to find your phone that was in your hand. And let’s not forget that you used the flashlight of the same phone to look under your bed.
Lowering the stereo volume, while driving so that you can see better. You may think that turning down the volume, will help you focus on the road. But that’s not how it happens. Eyes and ears have always been different worlds. Always.
Practicing our thank-you speeches in the bathroom. Always dream big, they say, but that doesn’t mean these have to happen in the bathroom!
Detonating the microwave time bomb. It’s amazing how we want to stop the microwave at 0:01 seconds every time we use it. It’s as though we’ve just completed our mission by defusing this time bomb at the last second, saving hundreds of people!
Liking an expensive item but pretending you are still considering it. Now, what would the salesperson think of you if you behave any differently.
Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! We know you’ve nodded in agreement to most above, but if you still want to disagree, that’s okay, because that’s again something many of us are guilty of doing, but will never admit.
The wicked genius
MOVIE REVIEW
Movie: Cruella
Directed by: Craig Gillespie
Released on: May 28, 2021
Genre: Crime comedy
Synopsis: Estella is a young and ingenious swindler who is determined to make a name for herself in the fashion industry. She embarks upon this journey to fame with a couple of bandits who admire her penchant for mischief, and together they create a good life for themselves on the streets of London. Nevertheless, when Estella befriends the renowned fashion icon Baroness Von Hellman, she fully embraces her evil side and becomes the wild and wicked Cruella.
Why is it watch-worthy: The movie brings a brand new perspective to how a fairytale villain thinks and behaves! It’s not your regular “I hate the villain” or “I feel sympathy for the villain” type of story. The film’s storyline is unique, the music and costumes are mesmerising, and it has an amazing star power of accomplished actors like Emma Thompson and Emma Stone. With its lively plot and intense drama, it keeps the interest alive through every scene. Estella’s bewildering wit keeps you in splits and glued to the screen!
Iconic dialogue: “It’s not Estella. That’s the past. I’m Cruella.”
Rating: 4.5/5
Review by: Bulbul Verma
AIS Gur 46, XII B