Twinkle Khanna calls Army man a troll; plays the woman-victim card - Page 5

Originally posted by: astha36

How convenient to suddenly remember that you are a woman and take another's words as a threat to yourself? He did say he will drag her to the court, or did she read that as a violent threat too? And then she dares to call herself a feminist? I used to think that she has to keep quiet about Akshay's misogyny at times because he is her husband but now I think she is no better herself. Also, liked how he said she should instead auction Akshay's awards for the oh-so-noble cause of raising funds for the NGO. There are many ways to raise funds and this can't be used at an excuse to justify trying to auction a uniform/ a costume in the name of a uniform.

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

To be brutally honest, he is a troll. India has some dangerously jingoistic attitude about military personnel and memorabilia. To a point that sometimes they even outdo Murrica. And outdoing Murrica in jingoistic military pride is a big feat. 

What Akshay wore in Rustom is a costume. Everything in the film and theater  is a costume. But actors and stage managers call them by their actual name. Scripts will say "X enters stage right wearing Nazi uniform." The Stage Manager will inventory it as 24th infantry uniform, 19th aiborne uniform. The costume is understood and implied. 

So it is not surprising that a person referred to a costume as uniform. Accidentally calling it a "uniform" is an honest mistake. I empathize with the sentiment that military might feel hurt by this misrepresentation. But it is an honest mistake. Had the army man sought out to teach and educate, it would be understandable. Had the army man even demanded respect and a correction, it would be understandable. I might have even understood the threat to sue. Free country. Let the court decide. But the fact that he actually threatened physical violence. That makes him no better than a troll. And you know the saying - when men with big guns feel the need to threaten unarmed civilians they're compensating for something too small. 

Besides, for crying out loud - it was for charity - for animal welfare. Since when did man-made ideas for ego become more important than actual living breathing life? 

Also, military auctions are not uncommon. There are auctions on military memorabilia and uniforms on a regular basis. Some are for museums and education. Some are for private collections. Some are for film and theater. Sometimes filmmakers and playwrights will try to get their hand on authentic merchandise for authenticity. 

https://auction.catawiki.com/a/th/2793-militaria-auction-uniforms

https://www.auctionzip.com/militaria.html

https://www.ebay.com/b/Militaria/13956/bn_1852614

Here is GSA.gov auctioning actual flag patches that are sewn onto uniforms. Think of this - the symbol of a nation and its pride is worth just $15.00 for now

https://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucitsrh/?sl=71QSCI18837020

It is also not uncommon for military members to sell their medals, either for charity or raise funds for their own needs. 

But I digress. Indian army is above anything and everything. How dare I compare them to military of other nations. Twinkle Khanna is a c**t for thinking she can sell even a replica of a uniform. 

 

Originally posted by: Meherya123

u dont have the right to call a military personnel a troll. U wouldn't be typing all that u did in the comfort of ur home or office if there weren't these men in.uniform guarding us.

Originally posted by: astha36

Some things shouldn't be taken lightly. It is a big deal for the armed forces, so it should be respected.

Originally posted by: BeautyWidBrain

Anything in the name of "freedom of speech" 

Originally posted by: -BebaakBegum-

Edit: Forgot to add, What eventful day this topic came up, it is the International Freedom of Speech day today😆

Originally posted by: fivestars

Wow there is a day for freedom of speech day as well ?