Comments on: Another freaky Indian kid

By: Roger

Roger — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:25:18 +0000

For the unfamiliar, ‘Freak’ is a term used, as a compliment, to describe modern athletes with seemingly ‘inhuman’ abilities. Randy Moss, the Patriots amazing wide receiver, in fact has the nickname “The Freak,” and refers to himself as such every once in a while.

By: Rahul

Rahul — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:53:08 +0000

If only he grew out his ear hair, I could use it to harness him to my broken down Tata Nano and drag it to the garage before a rampant elephant tramples it.

By: gm

gm — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:39:27 +0000

My 4 decade old knees and ankles are in pain just looking at him. Yikes!

As a mom, I am cringing because he doesn't have a helmet. I never let my child get on a set of wheels (roller skating, ice skating, bike, razor scooter) without a helmet. Of course, his head is already so close to the ground as he skates under the cars and maybe that gives him a little bit of a safety advantage.

By: Jangali Janwar

Jangali Janwar — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:52:08 +0000

Qwerty,

IMHO, there is nothing inherently wrong with the word "freak". While freak does have negative connotations, "Freak" can be used positively as well, to indicate that most people (the mainstream) cannot and do not posses this amazing ability. In this sense, I believe the word properly connotes the uniqueness and special talents of this boy. I do not think this takes away from his honed gymnastic abilities.

However, I believe Rudy C is correct when he states:

7th and he is a transformer!

The question is Autobot or Decepticon? (Mixing Drinks at a pre-game party and pouring out some John Walker Blue for the ultimate "G", Sir Edmund Hillary)

By: qwerty

qwerty — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:55:16 +0000

Why do you potray this kid negatively by calling him freaky and all that? There is nothing freaky about a kid who is flexible, strong and a balanced gymnast!

By: fsowalla

fsowalla — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:07:03 +0000

Another news report exoticizing the brown as contortionists, fakirs, and long fingernail growers. Compare the reaction by commentators in Amardeep’s latest post mentioning elephants on the road in Delhi. Dubble-standard, I tell you!

By: Harbeer

Harbeer — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 05:46:08 +0000

12 Â· tamasha said

I wonder how he manages to fit in school

Flexible as he is, I bet he could fit in anywhere.

By: Rahul

Rahul — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 05:44:18 +0000

I wonder how he manages to fit in school with all that practicing...

I think he barely skates in under the bar.

By: tamasha

tamasha — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:33:16 +0000

He's so cute, it's sick. I can't believe there are physical trophies for this "event."

I wonder how he manages to fit in school with all that practicing...

By: Isaac

Isaac — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:06:07 +0000

Don’t ask how I came up with this, but if they could some how attach a sail/fin to his back, he could be a human land-surfer – a true transformer. Maybe his sail could turn into a sword when he takes on his “robot” form.