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“KISSING UP A STORM”

So my mind likes pondering about almost anything and everything and goes without saying that this was an interesting bit for that purpose. The ‘Kiss of love’ campaign definitely got the attention just as the intention was. I’d received fun messages from my friends around the globe prior to the event as I was the one in the city where the event was to happen. And I also got messages later enquiring if I was fine J (Yes. I was absolutely fine as I couldn’t make it to the event.) In France couples are paid to kiss in public to boost the image of the country as a romantic place. In India, displays of affection trigger such immediate outrage. When people fight in public, or spread violence, there isn’t much happening. Intriguing. Another interesting thought that crossed my muddled mind - Why is it that kissing in public is objectionable and pissing in public is not? Is it because it’s an Indian thing for men to do it in full public view?  There’s no doubt it’s...