funny conversation

A friend of mine told me yesterday that, if suppose the government declares (or makes a law) that a person who is a ch****a (or, in idiot/stupid, a douche bag), will be given Rs. 5 lacs with no questions asked, then what will happen ? He said - "Tab main bhi boloonga ki main ch****a (idiot) hoon, mujhe bhi Rs. 5 lacs chahiye" [I also an idiot, I need Rs. 5 lacs too].

Of course, almost everyone will try to prove himself/herself as ch****a (idiot) so as to get those free 5 lacs rupees, and people will fight to get themselves certified as ch****a (idiot). The number of ch****a (idiot) people in India will increase, and eventually India will be full of certified ch****a (idiot) people.

I had a hearty laugh ! Makes perfect sense !

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