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In reply to the discussion: Why the People of India walked out [View all]malaise
(294,891 posts)2. They like Bollywood movies
but I see what you did there - nicely played.
We had a cinema in the city where the bad boys used to line up to see American Westerns. As genuine patronage declined men would claim ownership of an entire row of seats, complete with a coal pot for cooking.
I have been reliably informed what when Jose Wales or Clint Eastwood were shooting on screen, men would return fire with live rounds. It was a very 'holey' screen.
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It annoys me to no end when grown adults are that picky and obnoxious about what
smirkymonkey
Feb 2020
#7
That's totally acceptable. I am talking about people who will only eat very few things and
smirkymonkey
Feb 2020
#32
There are political and economic reasons why global chains avoid serving beef in India
IronLionZion
Feb 2020
#47
Probably thought it would make an interesting day's entertainment to see a US President speak...
Hekate
Feb 2020
#45
His handlers probably consider it a success if he did not mention Geronimo.
Hermit-The-Prog
Feb 2020
#33