Being a “Paki”

Do you notice how things that were once lame or taboo are now oh so cool? Take for instance things from India. I remember when I was young, anything from India was considered as so backward and lame. The big stainless steel cooking pots (which are used to cook for 50+ family members) were seen as cauldrons, the food smelled unappetizing, and the dressing style was considered impractical. However now Indians seem to be the coolest of the cool. Being called a Paki now is a compliment! Nose rings are worn by men and probably dogs pretty soon. Those silly Bollywood movies with people singing and dancing in fields of flowers, and hiding behind trees are now mainstream. Everyone eats naan and samosas. Indians probably even set the trend for this era of bling-bling with all the jewelry worn (check out the bling on this bride!). Who will be the next cool culture to break through the cultural boundaries? I sure hope it is the Inuit, because I think it would be so cool to be living in an igloo and riding around on dog sleds!