By P Mohan Chandran
Ever found yourself scrolling through your phone contacts only to stumble upon names that make you roll your eyes so hard, they almost got stuck? Or ever felt like you are in a never-ending sitcom surrounded by an ensemble cast of contrasting characters? Ah, the joyous tumult of life’s quirky personalities – they drive us mad, yet, without them, our life's reel would be as flat as a pancake.
Enter our first species – the 'Selective Phoners'. These are the folks who suddenly remember your existence when they are in a pickle. Their calls are as unpredictable as the weather, never to check on your well-being, but only when they need you to bail them out. It’s as though your phone number only pops up on their screen under the ‘SOS Contact’ section. Help them once, and voila! You are forever bookmarked as their go-to savior.
Next up, we have the 'Harvesting Hyenas'. Never lending a helping hand, but always at the forefront when it comes to reaping benefits. Their audacity to expect kindness after sowing rudeness is as baffling as expecting a tree to grow in the middle of a desert. It's like they're trying to win the jackpot without even buying a lottery ticket!
Our third variety is a unique blend of frugality and leech-like tendencies, meet the 'Frugal Freeloaders'. Be it a restaurant bill or movie tickets, they transform into world-class illusionists, making their wallets disappear faster than you can say ‘cheque please’. Their sob stories and excuses are so rehearsed; they could put Oscar-winning actors to shame.
On the flip side, we have the 'Bighearted Benefactors'. These are the ones who are more than willing to pick up the tab, always the first to dive hands into their pockets. There's a sense of joy radiating from them as they pay, almost like they’ve won an all-you-can-eat buffet at their favorite restaurant. They genuinely value relationships over a few dollars and cents.
Ah, but then we also have the 'Cribbing Contributors'. They pay, yes, but not without a theatrical performance of sighs, groans, and grumbles. They might as well replace their wallets with violins because every payment is accompanied by a tragic symphony.
Next in line are the 'Team Titans'. The fair ones, who take out their wallets with no fuss, contributing their share, as promptly as a class monitor submitting the homework. They embody the spirit of camaraderie, never cribbing or complaining, an oasis of fairness in the desert of free-loaders.
And lastly, we introduce the 'Pretending Philanthropists'. The ones who wear a cape of assistance, showcasing an illusion of altruism, when in reality, they’re just great at the art of deception. They put so much effort into appearing helpful; they could have actually helped someone in that time!
As we navigate through this grand parade of personalities, one can't help but laugh at the human carnival that unfolds before us. It's a blend of comedy, drama, and reality all rolled into one life-sized sitcom. After all, aren't we all a part of this amusing narrative in one way or another? So, which one are you? Or better yet, which one would you rather be? The choice is yours, but remember, as in all sitcoms, it's the quirky characters that make the story worth telling. So, shall we keep the show going?
Do you agree that there are such people as mentioned in this article?
Yes, the categories of people mentioned here exist in life.
No, I have not come across such people in my life until now.
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