So the Yanks have turned their tail again, what’s new one may ask? The mighty US of A, the global hegemon, policeman, watchdog of democratic values, the saviour of the world from all kinds of catastrophes, be it the aliens, meteors or even invasion by the zombies….the Avengers!!
If wishes were horses.Hollywood stories would come alive. It always amazes me that aliens do not land anywhere else in the world, except US, be it the Independence Day or Martian Invasions. Some of you may be surprised to note that Americans had been fantasising about alien wars immediately after the second World War and produced movies on the theme including a 3D version way back in 1953. Most of us of course recall the more recent ones War of the Worlds, Avatar etc, where they have saved the Planet a million times. So obviously, Americans find mere mortals too lowly for a fight, be it Vietnam or Afghanistan, these are not their wars. They simply took it on themselves to rid the world of communism and Islamic extremism, even if they had to befriend the Middle kingdom itself; their communists were better than the Russian ones. Similarly Pak and Saudi extremism is acceptable but Afghani is anathema. No, it had nothing to do with the Military Industrial complex, which made a cool three trillion dollars from this venture. A couple of million lives lost, displaced refugee crisis are mere collaterals. In fact, actually it is an investment for future as they have sown the seeds of discord amongst the people displaced, who would be the cannon fodder for future conflicts, creating a demand for the same weapons again, so a win-win for everyone!!
We can’t blame them really, there are only two industries which Americans can be justifiably proud of Arms and Entertainment, which too incidentally is beholden to the Chinese, with many productions houses already owing their allegiance to them. So Men in Black would rather seek fictional aliens and monsters who can be handled on celluloid with computer aided digital effects rather than roughing it out in the rugged and unforgiving mountainous arid Afghanistan. The superheroes Batmans, Supermen women and even the Rambos have discovered to their chagrin that when things get tough toughs don’t get going ….they just turn back and run….
Rancho from 3 Idiots was actually Ranchhoddas Chanched the character played by Amir Khan. Well, may be Old Joe is the modern day Krishna, who too got the sobriquet of Ranchhod (one who runs away from a battlefield) after scooting from the battlefield.
Original Comments:
Abhay Bhat (2021-09-19):
Excellent tongue in cheek commentary.
Glad Gladiator (2021-09-19):
Amazing as always, Suyash!!!
Vijay (2021-09-19):
Nice
Romesh Kaul (2021-09-19):
They just scooted with the tail between their legs. Good commentary Suyash.
Sam Bee (2021-09-19):
Indeed can't agree more
Anupam (2021-09-19):
Hilarious take of the recent events…..well said
Asmita Reddy (2021-09-19):
Very very well written
Sulabh (2021-09-19):
Rambo to Rancho, whicever suits their narrative….
Wonderful take on current situation
Amit Tripathi (2021-09-19):
Brilliant as ever Suyash. I wish your note reaches to US shore.
Americans are super experts in fighting fictional characters.
But in actual 'When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Scoots Unannounced'.
Keep Blogging.
Sandeep Malik (2021-09-19):
An astute satire on the so called Superpower. This rout will be hard to shake off. Great read, Suyash, as always.
MuksIaf (2021-09-19):
Excellent as always Suyash. Enjoy your indomitable style and satire.
Pankaj (2021-09-19):
Good one, once again. Keep it up.
Unknown (2021-09-19):
It's a game for some ..which costs lives for some ….for gains which are material for some while for others it's loss of life.
Humans reproduce more to win ….choice is with them…between the guns and the Humans.
Akshaya Handa (2021-09-19):
So true
Ashutosh Tewari (2021-09-19):
Our own cowboy Krishna saved the Yadus and was erroneously called out as a Ranchod. Sendipidity has many fathers.
When behind each GI Joe is a marketing czar, then obviously the Hollywood show must go on and a black widow must churn up $75m! Batman never leaves the darkness and Superman lives on to justify expansion-ism. It's all a Trumpet drum on which dances the Bi-den gang. Joe becomes a Gandhi and a Bodhisattva becomes a GI Joe. It's all #finally #happening. Pic abhi baki hai mere dost.
Well written
Shekhar (2021-09-19):
Yes. Absolutely true. Americans have lost their reputation as "superpower" after the Afganistan misadventure. Their allies are pissed at them.
ktheLeo (कुश शर्मा) (2021-09-19):
विचारोत्क व्यंग्य सत्य को झलकता और गुदगुदाहट का सुखद अहसास देता लेखन। साधुवाद मित्र।
Senthil (2021-09-19):
Good read as always sir
Unknown (2021-09-19):
Excellent Satire and sense of humor that makes one chuckle .. rightful depiction on fantasy, action movies and reality of America as it stands today.. ( the new one is the Eternals )… brilliantly written!
ktheLeo (कुश शर्मा) (2021-09-19):
वर्तनी की त्रुटियों के लिये क्षमा करें। (New key board app)
Sachu (2021-09-19):
Great stuff Suyash..As I keep commenting it's typical Suyushugular vein
arun sharma (2021-09-19):
Trailer not clear enough. Thoda aur batao, buddy.
arun sharma (2021-09-19):
Nice read. They're obviously taking a call entirely on self interest.
VM (2021-09-19):
Concise, yet hard hitting!!…as ever
Sofie (2021-09-19):
Haha…so true!
Sanjay (2021-09-19):
Goori thi kaathi, Ego ka maroda, uspe jo taalibaan ne daba dia ghooda, dauda dauda Goora jisne saathion ko bhi choora….Sahi kalam daura rahe ho Miyan….
Barjinder Singh (2021-09-19):
Nice
Sengar (2021-09-19):
Good satire and pun, all in one
Unknown (2021-09-19):
Amazing
Patanjali Puri (2021-09-19):
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Anonymous (2021-09-19):
Kudos to the hilarious and we'll articulated account….
Sos (2021-09-19):
At your best as always
Patanjali Puri (2021-09-20):
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Patanjali Puri (2021-09-20):
You nail it,Suyash!
It sometimes baffles me, how could the so called world leaders be so blind to the truth that they don't see it when it is so obvious?
I recall someone saying, the softest pillow to rest one's tired head is that of a clear conscience. Do the Bidens of the world ever get to sleep…?
Unknown (2021-09-20):
Lot of sense in it Suyesh…good write up.
Vinod Shanker (2021-09-20):
Aptly portrayed the situations USA generally gets into, well written, keep it up
Maddy (2021-09-20):
Well written…so true
Arun Sabnis (2021-09-20):
Good points Suyash
Satish Mallik (2021-09-20):
What an apt commentary! Americans mostly live in a make believe world, far removed from reality. And the military, as usual the world over except for a few nations like our neighbors, is canon fodder, manipulated by politicians for their own egoistic gains. Americans have refined their storytelling skills to such a level that fiction has become reality for them and they do believe in the existence of Avengers.
Deepak Dhanda (2021-09-20):
Very well penned Suyash. What started as Super Power Status for US of A, during WWII has come a full circle and this turning their tail in Afghanistan is the end of this status. This country can't be trusted anymore. France has sent a strong message to USA yesterday.
Sanjay (2021-09-20):
Goori thi kaathi ego ka maroda uspe Taliban ni jo daba dia ghooda, dauda dauda Goora saathion ko chood chaad ke daura….
Pure selfishness of purest order…
Lage raho Suyash Bhai….Regards Sanjay
66 (2021-09-21):
Delightful read!
Bisht (2021-09-22):
US has always been selective…good Taliban Vs Bad Taliban..not realising that terrorists are after all terrorists.See what they hv done to Afganistan..3 trillion dollars and sacrifice of more than 2500 soldiers not to count million of civilians casuality all gone down the drain…Weapons industry aside the military has been humiliated by their own President.Sad indeed very sad.Your this article is a thought provoking Suyash.Good one.
Bisht
Vibha (2021-09-22):
Brilliant satire. Enjoyed reading it.
Vasandani (2021-10-12):
Superb as ever buddy.