Vir Das is of Indian decent and performs
as a comedian. I came across an extract of one of his performances via a
Facebook Friend sharing a link.
The performance extract in the video
goes for about 5 minutes and is very amusing indeed. He even explains Donald
Trump’s rise to the Presidency and has a unique take on Corn Flakes.
He has an easy presentation and in a
mildly self-deprecating way, mixes Indian and Western cultures.
His turn of phrase is delightful and his
body language supporting his words is both appropriate and seemingly natural.
Take a look
I thought the piece was amusing. I also thought that some of what he had to say, his speech patterns, accent and mannerisms were not dis-similar to a friend of Indian origins living in Brisbane.
I messaged the link to him and I will
quote his reply.
“He's my classmate from school...we've
known each other since we were 11 years old.
In fact, we used to be represent our House in most
drama and debate competitions ...great guy”
I ask this.
What are the chances that an Indian native
who comes across your horizon via a Facebook ‘share’ to a performance he gave
on an American TV show in April, actually knows a friend of Indian origins
living in Brisbane, let alone went to school with him in India?
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