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Nick Nack Paddy Whack

A children's marching band song that is somehow stuck in my head.

I have no idea what the words mean but the tune is catchy.  Recently when I read Rihanna was peddling knickers, I somehow thought that she must have a knack for knickers and the tune kept playing in my head.  If that is not whacky what is?

What it also tells me is that America is truly land of opportunity for anyone willing to hustle.  A girl from Barbados who allegedly suffered abuse can go from being no one to a pop star and then turn her charisma to selling unrelated goods.

There are many such successful business people in America but when I compare to my land of birth aka India, I cannot think of comparable marketers.  I mean if Asha Bhosale or equivalent singer in India started selling their own brand of underwear it would cause a national uproar or even riots.

Can you imagine Aishwarya trying to twerk or a Priyanka selling her own brand of Chopra cosmetics?  But it is possible for Kardashians to pull that off in the land of golden prairies.

Speaking of whacko ideas though there is also those folks that can spin a yarn that can collect money as it spins - Peloton and Soulcycle come to mind.

As the world turns I am still thinking of my million dollar idea... perhaps a leash that gives a dog owner an electric jolt when they do not pick up the offensive poop their critters leave behind?


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