Tuesday, March 31, 2009

I also don't want to be a Feminist.

I don't want to be a Feminist.

55 WORDS FICTION

I don’t care about being equal to men …me wants to live my life peacefully… doing my own thing.

You're working?

Love my job.

Have kids?

Planned later.

Can you make chappaties?

We’ve always had a maid for that!

What will you do if your husband was violent?

You think I’d marry someone that kind?!!!

A literary work will be considered 55 Fiction if it has:

Fifty-five words or less (A non-negotiable rule)

A setting, One or more characters, Some conflict, and A resolution.

(Not limited to moral of the story)

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55 comments:

  1. OGMarch 31, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    ;) lol..... ihm.....you truly are on a roll....:) loved this one!!! the best

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  2. DMarch 31, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    You're hooked to this, aren't you? :) But considering that you're pretty good at it, why wouldn't you want to do an encore?

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  3. SoliloMarch 31, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    *doing jaadu tona on IHM to get her off 55-er spell*

    Ha..ha..ha..

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  4. AnonymousMarch 31, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Loved the last line..It was beautifully done!

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  5. SmitaMarch 31, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    He he he but what if you come to know later that he is violent? Hands up! Stupid question i know....But loved your story..:-)

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  6. MasoodMarch 31, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    You've really taken this to heart, huh? ;)

    I'm trying to come up with one and you've churned out 5!!! :))

    I like this but the first one was the best!

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  7. Indian Home MakerMarch 31, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    @OG Thanks :) I am like that anything new OG, from new washing machines and new cameras, to new places to eat...
    :)

    @D Hey no, I don't think I am good at it ... it's just a new interest and I recently met about someone who who has absolutely mixed notions of feminism. Had to rant.

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  8. Indian Home MakerMarch 31, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    @Smita This is not me!! I am being sarcastic, I would love to ask her this question.

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  9. Indian Home MakerMarch 31, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    @Solilo Jadu tona lol :))

    @Masood Thanks! Look forward to reading your post with 55 word fiction :)

    @RV Thanks :)

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  10. AnonymousMarch 31, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Nice one :)

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  11. PixieMarch 31, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    LOL!!

    Nice one! :)

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  12. hitch writerMarch 31, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    well well well....

    there you go...

    is chapatti your favourite food ???

    lol....

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  13. PixieMarch 31, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Caught the bug, have been inspired by you and Solilo and many others. So, wrote a couple of my own on my blog...
    Let me know what you think of them as well :)

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  14. Indian Home MakerMarch 31, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Pixie let me take a look ...

    Hitchwriter LOL :)

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  15. AnonymousMarch 31, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    :) Good one!

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  16. PoonamMarch 31, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Whoa! We are having 55 word fiction galore :)

    This one ws cool like you. :D

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  17. ChiragMarch 31, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    @I don’t care about being equal to men …me wants to live my life peacefully… doing my own thing.

    You go, IHM, Wonderful!!! This is a awesome concept, the 55 word limit makes it even better. Will definitely take up this.

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  18. Winnie the poohiMarch 31, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Ahh You are amazing!!

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  19. SwatiMarch 31, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    hahahah..good one

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  20. Bud-WiserMarch 31, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    I totally get this one..:-)..

    You don't know how to make Chappatis?Lol.I also struggle with it, its really difficult, I cook rice generally because its easy to cook. But I prefer to eat Rotis/chappatis.:-)!

    My answers would be

    You're working?

    Love my job.Not the people working there.

    Have kids?

    Planned later.Probably after marriage.;-)

    Can you make chappaties?

    Can, but Won't.

    What will you do if your husband was violent?

    You think I’d marry a Guy?;-)

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  21. Indian Home MakerMarch 31, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Chirag Somebody actually said she wanted all this (or took it for granted) but didn't care for feminism-sheminism. Can' wait to read your 55ers :)

    Chikki - ROTFL :))) This was a good one!!
    I was wondering how you were planning to answer the last one :))
    Now pick the tag, give this a try, it will be great fun to see what you do with just 55 words - seeing how long your average posts are :)

    Swati -loved your 55ers :)

    Homecooked, Poonam, Winnie the poohi :)
    THANKS :)

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  22. i am what i amMarch 31, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    good lord. never thought this could be turned into a 55er. loved it. i've also done a couple of these. let me know if you liked them.

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  23. MonikaMarch 31, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    IHM i am loving ur 55 words one.. keep them coming :)

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  24. IndyeahMarch 31, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    absolutely love all the 55ers coming out of this space:))

    you have a knack:
    loved this too:)
    LOL@solilo's jaadu tona :D

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  25. Indian Home MakerMarch 31, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    I am what I am Read yours too.. it's great :)

    Monika Thanks :) hey give it a try, join the fun!

    Indyeah You were the first one to guess what the first one these meant (Flashing Traffic Lights) although you could not comment that day, you sent me a mail, truly appreciate that :)
    Do give these a try, I know you will love them :)

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  26. Devil IncarnateMarch 31, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    Wow...Amazing..... just loved it...
    The 55ers are working wonders..... :)

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  27. BonesMarch 31, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Man, you are on a roll!!! All your 55 word stories are good...

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  28. SarithaMarch 31, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Lol liked it IHM.
    What will you do if your husband was violent?
    The answer would have been "I will leave him"

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  29. UnknownMarch 31, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Can you make chappatis ...lol..thats a tough one!!Also can you knead the dough for chappatis?

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  30. UnknownMarch 31, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Can you make chappatis..tough one!!
    Also can you knead the dough for chappatis..LOL

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  31. ReemaMarch 31, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Hmm I should also give it a try.

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  32. SandhyaMarch 31, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    can you make chapatis?
    yes and I eat them too!
    Love you 55ers!!

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  33. SoliloMarch 31, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    IHM, it is high time you start eating RICE. Ha..ha..ha..Enough hot chapatis.

    BTW Sanjay Dutt can now sit at home and make chapatis while his wifey contests election.

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  34. wisegirlMarch 31, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    good one!

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  35. AnonymousMarch 31, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    are you talking about me?
    I have a post coming up on feminism and the comment you left on my story :-)

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  36. Piper ..March 31, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    loved this! You are on quite a roll, aren’t you?!. I wish I could write some myself. I tried, trust me. No Joy! In fact I published one and then deleted it forthwith, before anyone could read it!! 55 words is just too less for me :):)
    And that makes it a 55-word reply! J

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  37. PreetiMarch 31, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    hehe ...thats a nice one ...you are good at this ...

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  38. IndyeahMarch 31, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    awww..(((hugs))):)))
    made my day...those words:))

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  39. UnknownMarch 31, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    You are like a kid high on sugar :) But the results are totally welcome. Good one.

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  40. Arun.N.M.April 1, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    this was too easy.You should have posted this first. Will love to get more from you

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  41. smApril 1, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    fifty five words comment
    Nice fifty five words fiction,can this be fifty five words comment
    your blog is nice with lot of good articles have not read all but i am trying
    to read them.How can he be a violent when in fifty five words you can beat him
    i am sure all will agree

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  42. SahajaApril 1, 2009 at 3:21 AM

    :)
    U too addicted like me arent u? :P
    Man this is soo good! uff...Lady this is too good!!

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  43. MadhuApril 1, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Never mind being a feminist :P


    Addicted to ur 55 worded posts.. clever worded, crisp and fresh..

    :D

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  44. JayApril 1, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Work builds character. Educated Indians love to imitate western lifestyle but not their work ethics. Getting maids to do the work and spending hours addicted to the internet is a sure recipe for a depressed life.

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  45. Indian Home MakerApril 1, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Jay
    No doubt work builds character.

    No doubt both educated (and uneducated also) Indians, women and men, love to imitate western lifestyles, so much that now that, for some, this has become our own life style.

    Getting maids to do the work can lead to depression? How? I think it gives the homemaker (generally a woman) extra time to go to the gym or to spend with family and friends. Or to shop, or to listen to music or to buy and try lipsticks and to discuss politics with friends and enemies. To laugh with her kids. To take pictures... how would it be depressing? Whoever you are you have no idea what a blessing domestic helpers are.
    If you are unmarried you better tell your future wife you think "Getting maids to do the work ....is a sure recipe for a depressed life."

    Or being addicted to the internet can lead to a depressed life?
    This I have to admit, all addictions can be maybe not depressing but definitely unhealthy - internet addiction might cause back problem, carpal tunnel syndrome etc but why would it be a recipe for a depressed life.

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  46. SmitaApril 1, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Arrey mine was hypothetical question ;-)

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  47. Indian Home MakerApril 1, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    @Smita LOL (sheepish grin)

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  48. RashmiApril 1, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Good one :-)

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  49. PinkuApril 1, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    IHM, thanks for linking me...was wondering where the extra traffic was coming from and then realized its all your doing...thanks :)

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  50. How do we knowApril 1, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    i liked the green eyed monster one best!! u really have taken to this!

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  51. ~GApril 1, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    Hey! Me got so inspired, that I did one too. Check it out... :)

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  52. SmithaApril 1, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    IHM, That was great! So were all the ones before! Waiting for more! Can't believe it that you have done so many already! Wow!

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  53. chandniApril 1, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    nice IHM! u have a talent for 55!!

    btw in bombay from 13th to 17th april..wanna meet?

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  54. AnonymousApril 5, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Hi there :-) I actually have a blog on the art of being feminine. I've also just wrote about the femininity and beauty of Indian women. You can see it here; http://theartofbeingfeminine.blogspot.com/2009/04/beauty-femininity-and-appeal-of-indian.html

    I hope you like it :-)

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  55. Jinu PeyetiApril 5, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    that was damn cool!! :) and to answer your Q on my blog - yes, I am damn close to my mom. She is my numero uno best friend. Agreed I have secrets but I think that's acceptable! :P I LOVVVVVE her!

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