Character certificate..!

Sunday, February 13, 2011 - In the city of Mumbai, all tenants have to have a police clearance certificate, before they can rent a house, now a school in the same city has taken it even one step farther, they have asked the police to give character certificates to parents who want their children admitted to their school. I can well imagine a parent getting his character examined by the police:

“How much?”“How much what?” asks the parent looking puzzled and confused. “How much character you want?” “As much as I have sir!” “How much you have?” “You have to judge Mr Inspector! It is you who has to give me a character certificate!” “Very correct, so stand up!” “Why?” “So I can see your character better!” “Okay!” “What is that bulge in the left pocket?” “My handkerchief and some change for rickshaw fare!” “Keep the change in my drawer, good character!” “Thank you!” “What is that in the other pocket?” “My wallet!” “Empty it on the table, good character!” “Thank you sir!” “What is in your shoes?” “My socks!” “What is in your socks?” “My feet, and toes!” “I know that, but you do not hide money there?” “No sir, no hidden money there?” “No?” “No sir!”

“Bad character!” “I am sorry!” “On your finger?” “Gold ring!” “Take it out, good character!” “What are you doing?” “Making certificate!” “You have written ‘fair character?” “Yes!” “Why inspector sahib? Why?” “Next time carry more than feet and toes in your socks! Next..!”

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