Shoe-shoe, shoo shoo

Throwing shoes has become the latest fad, thanks to one Iraqi journalist. If only the poor guy had patented it, he might well have been on his way to being a millionaire. But what classification would the patent be under? Intellectual Property Rights? Still, he seems to have started something of a fancy, with the targets being our illustrious Home Minister and the Chinese Premier, among others. However, all the shoe casting having missed the targets, I see some commercial possibility in starting a ‘school for shoe throwing’. My experience and expertise in cricket, I am sure, will hold me in good stead. Good balance, right grip, a steady arm, a quick draw backwards and a sweet follow through… these are the basic elements of a good shoe throwing training programme. Who knows? Maybe it will culminate in an international shoe throwing tournament, with expert teams. In fact, “The Chennai Chappal Chukkers” may very well compete with the “Boston Boot Bangers”, or the
“Hamburg Heel Heavers” might play the “Singapore Sneaker Shovers”!!! Media sponsors could see big name participants from shoe manufacturers specifying whose shoes would be: 1. more accurate, 2. easier to throw 3. last longer, 4. cost less. Anchors like Mandira Bedi could wear and display shoes that could be used as potential missiles. There is simply no end to the possibilities.