Amma gives up shoes: Tamil Nadu S(h)ocked

Students give up their shoes to support Amma and ask the Indian cricket team to also do so

November 8th 2008
from our Chennai correspondent

Tamil Nadu reacted with shock and disbelief - and some anger - as the former Chief Minister, notoriously called Amma, decided to give up on wearing footwear. Although she was not directly available for comment, sources close to her told our correspondent that Amma had resolved not to let "any artificial embellishments adorn her divine feet". This has sparked virulent arguments among veterans who immediately collected at the nearest tea-stall to discuss whether Ganguly should be allowed to play in the Indian team even after retirement.

The news has caused much anguish among her supporters in different parts of the state. Mu. Thalvan, a long-time fan of Amma wept openly (in front of possible Yash Chopra/Karan Johar agents), bewailing the wretched state of Tamil Nadu roads and their abrasive effects on Amma's feet. When the unnamed topper of his class pointed out that Amma would never need to walk, Mu. Thalvan proceeded to assault him physically leaving us in no doubt that the future of Tamil Cinema is safe.

The representatives of the Durable Chrome Factory, a reputed shoe store in Chennai, have appealed to the incumbent Chief Minister to grant them an American-style tax rebate for the next 10 years following a prediction that a mass wave of footwear rejection amongst AIADMK supporters would drastically wreck their fortunes. It is expected that the petition shall be dismissed as being frivolous.