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Saturday, October 15, 2005

Words of the Day




Uloo ka patta
= An owl's leaf

(that's the literal meaning. The leaf refers to it's progeny. So I guess it kinda mean "Son of an Owl")

Yes, us desi's think owl's are dumb as rocks. Which is the complete opposite of what the Western world thinks of them. What makes this phrase (light obscenity) even more delightful is when it's delivered by one of your parents. Though their intention is to swear, it's almost a self-mocking term, as they're calling themselves stupid owls.

Quote of the Day

"In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior."

-Sir Francis Bacon

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