8 funny Odia stereotypes that are almost true

Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Bhubaneswar, Nov 19:

Stereotypes pertaining to a group of people is nothing new. Bengalis, Punjabis and South Indians have been bearing the brunt of many ridiculous and hilarious stereotypes for a long time. We bring to you a list of stereotypes of Odias which are almost true.

1. Yummy Sundays

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Sundays are all about mutton and/or chicken for lunch. This and the catnap.

2. Afternoon siesta

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Nobody can swear by the magic of afternoon naps better than Odias.

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3. Alternative Physics

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Distance is never in kilometres, especially when running late. The question,.

Question: “Kouthi achu?” (Where are you?)

Answer: “Aau 5 minute!” (Just 5 minutes away).

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4. Chakuli Pitha

Breakfast, lunch or dinner, Odias are in a serious committed relationship with Chakuli Pitha and aloo tarkari (potato curry).

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5. The Guess-Who Game

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You have learned never to respond to your old uncle asking, "Chinhi paruchu mate?" (Can you recognise me?). Because once you act squeaky and say "Yes", you will be counter-asked the most deadly question, "Kahilu mu kie?" (Who am I?) and your life will fall apart like a pack of cards.

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6. Daali

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With the exception of Pakhala, we do not understand food without daali.

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7. No sleep without bolsters

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We need a jaka takiya (bolster) for a peaceful sleep.

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8. How you doin’?

A “Kemiti achu” (How do you do?) greeting is almost always answered with a “Chalichi” (So-so).