One of the observations I have made is that women tend to put eyeliner… on their babies. I asked the reason for this and I was told that it is used to ward off the evil eye; they will also put large black dots on their baby’s forehead and sometimes temples.
I find this strange to say the least to see babies being carried around that have more eyeliner on than most wags could shake a stick at. The only problem is that this is supposed to ward of any eyes (just in case you are evil too) but it has completely the opposite effect on me. I stare as I see miniature member of Kiss being paraded past me and this invites some rather hostile stares from the mothers themselves.
So I guess this post really should be an apology to all mothers who put eyeliner on their babies, I don’t mean to stare I just cannot help it.
I remember you mentioning that, Indian parent hate it when people stare at their young ones,supposed to bring bad luck, Evil Stare, as I mentioned,:-).....Arko
ReplyDeleteSo, ironically, you're the evil eye that they're trying to ward off?!
ReplyDeleteActually Arko I should have mentioned you in the blog so my aplogies for that as it was you who told me.
ReplyDeleteI think anyone would be worried if a giant s/he Leo Sayer was staring at their baby! :-)