Russel Peters: “I always thought that Christmas was in the evening on the 26th because my parents would go out for boxing day specials”…“you think Santa can get around the world so quickly!?”
Other Indian Friend: Yeah.. Lakers are okay.. I like Celtics, though.. :D Me: gasps Indian Friend # 2: Shh… Don’t say that to any other Indian or they’ll jump you…
You know you have immigrant parents when you’re at the store, and they remove the wrapping or open the box to see what’s inside a product. That’s not it though. When they decide to buy it, they leave the one they opened, and take an unopened one to the cashier!
After watching the Rebecca Black – Friday video 20 times yesterday, it still manages to make me laugh. Unfortunately, I wasn’t considering the effect it would have on those around me. Today I caught my mom singing: ..“friday friday, sunday, monday”.. She said it was a good way to learn english.
Indian parents have discovered Facebook, and they’re telling all their friends. Maybe this is a sign to try and quit again…or figure out how the privacy settings work.
You know you have cheap parents when all the ketchup around your house is from Mcdonalds, Taco Bell and Wendys packets. You know you have cheap IMMIGRANT parents when all your shampoo and conditioner are from Travelodge, Motel 8 and Holiday Inn.
Mom: Close the TV. Me: You mean turn it off? Mom: Ya, close it, and open the lights, it’s too dark in here. Lesson:Lights, TV’s, stereos and other appliances are “opened” and “closed”, never turned “on” or “off”
My relatives will travel the long journey from India to visit and if you asked them what their favorite place is in Canada, their answer will be: the Dollar Store.
You know you have immigrantparents when… They still yell into the phone when phoning “back-home” because phone technology hasn’t changed in 20 years :\ You are also heavily encouraged to do the same.
