Raju Korti
There are three sure ways to fail at everything in life. Complain and crib about everything, blame all and sundry for your ills and never be grateful. To my credit, I have failed inspite of resorting to any of these. Blaming people for your mistakes is a faster route to the dungeon of uncreativity. The thought of losing that creativity -- or whatever else is left of it -- unnerves me more than anything else. There is an expedient thought that glides me through this unproductive philosophy. There are practically no chances of me owning anything else in life and playing blame games is a luxury an impecunious person like me can ill afford.
Having spouted these words of wisdom, I can also understand the irresistible lure of playing blame games, a sport turned into a fine art by the social media. The best thing about this sport is it never produces any tangible result, yet the charm endures. Sp the best way to avoid becoming a scapegoat is to find one.
Not that there is anything profound about these observations but they still need to be said. So here I go with some routine samples. It is a ready reckoner and guide for any learner who wants to master the craft of whining, moaning and groaning. (Credit to Rajiv Gandhi for giving those words a cult status).
Election debacle: Blame the electorate. If nothing, the EVMs and rigging.
Game lost: Blame the turf, poor umpiring/match-fixing.
Not chosen to play: Blame the biased selectors.
Deprived of promotion or a raise: Blame crooked bosses.
Not being able to reform: Blame the corrupt system.
Poor rains, crop: Blame the weather.
Contradictory opinions: Blame it on others for being ill-informed/hypocritical.
Failed at the exams: Blame it on bad teachers and institutions.
When life goes round the bend: Blame God.
Failure to catch bus/train: Blame traffic jams.
Soured relationships: Blame it on lack of reciprocity.
Lost litigation: Blame courts, Judiciary.
Cannot dance: Blame the song/stage.
Cannot fulfil commitments: Blame it on lack of time.
Caught in corruption/scam: Blame it on witch-hunt, political vendetta.
Product doesn't sell: Blame whimsical and unpredictable customers.
Lack of civic sense: Blame it on civic bodies.
Failure in general: Blame it on others' success.
Tough situations/circumstances: Blame destiny.
I am told that the Olympics Committee has refused to include blame games in their tournaments. They know Indians will win them hands down and beaten nations will blame it for match-fixing.
Here is a bully off. Blame everybody and everything until you have got nobody left around but to blame yourself.
There are three sure ways to fail at everything in life. Complain and crib about everything, blame all and sundry for your ills and never be grateful. To my credit, I have failed inspite of resorting to any of these. Blaming people for your mistakes is a faster route to the dungeon of uncreativity. The thought of losing that creativity -- or whatever else is left of it -- unnerves me more than anything else. There is an expedient thought that glides me through this unproductive philosophy. There are practically no chances of me owning anything else in life and playing blame games is a luxury an impecunious person like me can ill afford.
Having spouted these words of wisdom, I can also understand the irresistible lure of playing blame games, a sport turned into a fine art by the social media. The best thing about this sport is it never produces any tangible result, yet the charm endures. Sp the best way to avoid becoming a scapegoat is to find one.
Not that there is anything profound about these observations but they still need to be said. So here I go with some routine samples. It is a ready reckoner and guide for any learner who wants to master the craft of whining, moaning and groaning. (Credit to Rajiv Gandhi for giving those words a cult status).
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Election debacle: Blame the electorate. If nothing, the EVMs and rigging.
Game lost: Blame the turf, poor umpiring/match-fixing.
Not chosen to play: Blame the biased selectors.
Deprived of promotion or a raise: Blame crooked bosses.
Not being able to reform: Blame the corrupt system.
Poor rains, crop: Blame the weather.
Contradictory opinions: Blame it on others for being ill-informed/hypocritical.
Failed at the exams: Blame it on bad teachers and institutions.
When life goes round the bend: Blame God.
Failure to catch bus/train: Blame traffic jams.
Soured relationships: Blame it on lack of reciprocity.
Lost litigation: Blame courts, Judiciary.
Cannot dance: Blame the song/stage.
Cannot fulfil commitments: Blame it on lack of time.
Caught in corruption/scam: Blame it on witch-hunt, political vendetta.
Product doesn't sell: Blame whimsical and unpredictable customers.
Lack of civic sense: Blame it on civic bodies.
Failure in general: Blame it on others' success.
Tough situations/circumstances: Blame destiny.
I am told that the Olympics Committee has refused to include blame games in their tournaments. They know Indians will win them hands down and beaten nations will blame it for match-fixing.
Here is a bully off. Blame everybody and everything until you have got nobody left around but to blame yourself.
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