Single life got you down? Feel like kicking smarmy couples who get all romantic in public? You're not alone -- Sri Ram Sena, a radical group of Indian extremists, is threatening to put the smackdown on people celebrating Valentine's Day.Taking a cue from American serial killer Son of Sam, who preyed on couples in the summer of '77, Sri Ram Sena says it will attack anyone displaying PDA on V-Day.
The extremist wing of the Hindu nationalist movement is sick and tired of people being all lovey-dovey in public and thinks Valentine's Day's Western influence threatens Indian culture. The militant group also thinks Bollywood movies should be smooch-free and that people of different faiths should not get married.
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The Karaoke Couple Same bar, same songs, same night, every week. These two should take their act on the road...to hell.
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The Newly Engaged No one has ever been as happy as they are! And don't worry, their wedding is SO not going to be like all those other weddings. It's going to be special...and the only one that either of them will ever have, for sure.
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The Newly Married Who Think They've Really Got Marriage Figured Out Oh boy, have they got relationship advice for you; thoughtful, charming, deeply self-satisfied advice that absolutely will not make you want to projectile vomit into their sincere faces.
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The Tourist Couple Do not lock eyes with them. They will ask you where they are, where they're going, how to get there and why it has to be so complicated. Then they'll ask you to take their picture.
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The Couple Making Out at the Bar You could tell them to get a room but it wouldn't do you any good. Whatever room they're currently in is the room.
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The Drunk Couple on the Dance Floor One moment they weren't there, the next they were. Where did they come from and how did they get there? Who knows? But whatever the vehicle, Jim Beam was their co-pilot.
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India is traditionally a conservative society with a strong emphasis on modesty, and groups like Sri Ram Sena are giving rise to fears that a "Hindu Taliban" could be forming in the country.
We know that it's annoying when couples are all over each other in public, but this response falls in the over-the-top category.












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Thursday 05 February
By nadia
If foreigners dont like the way we do things in America then they need to stop celebrating our holly jolly days! They can copy Canada's holly days!
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Thursday 05 February
By Paul
Sri ram sena should start with writers who use the word "smackdown" in their articles.
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Thursday 05 February
By Liz
I am an American that has been living in India for the past 6 months. I come home in three weeks, and I am very happy to be doing so. This group just attcked a group of women in Mangalore and a group of elderly ppl at a festival. They were hitting the women as they were forced to run out of a pub, claiming the women were "skantily dresses". the video clearly shows them weraing jeans and shirts that covers their upper shoulders, which is a big deal here. As they are now threatening to attack on Valentine's Day, I, for one, am appalled that they think they can do whatever they want. But trust me, since I've been here I have seen the corrupt systems. I will tell you that Slumdog Millionare is absolutely on the money. If anyone, even Bolloywood stars, tries to tell you different, it is only because their pide is being hurt. They do not want to admit that India ia poor country. It's the strangest thing I've encountered.
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Thursday 05 February
By yeoldephartphil2
In our country we have freedom of speech. How dare outsiders come here, get on our welfare system and all of the sudden start bitching about the way things are done in OUR country. I say two things....1) Learn English and use it or leave! 2) Earn your citizenship the RIGHT way...don't come mess up the United States with your antics....they obviously didn't work where you came from. Leave them there or leave us here. Chances are....if you weren't on our welfare system, getting grants and allowed to live tax free, the economy would be in much better shape.
I am a 2nd generation American. My ancestors came here the RIGHT way and we have all earned that which we have without government handouts that they really cannot afford. So, get on your high horse and get the hell out!!!
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Thursday 05 February
By erbrauner
I spend at least 6 months here in India every year since 1992. Yes it is true that there is this group of Hindus that think India's culture is being lost due to the young people wanting to some freedom.
Here in Bangalore the extreme conserveratives have forced the bars and clubs to close at 11:30 pm. NO dancing is allowed at any bar or pub. Women cannot sing at any public bar or club.
These extremists want of ban Valantine day because they say is is Western culture. They say they will force any young couple holding hands in public to be married immediately if caught.
From my observation, the poloticians are weak and will not take action, also the police are controlled by the political parties.
Gene
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Friday 06 February
By Tee
Typical behavior of the radical "Zeros" of society. If they can't feel love, then
nobody else should. Scum, pure scum.....
Karma will always be the curse that keeps them where they are now and forever.....nothing, zero.
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Friday 06 February
By ozzi
what do you think white people did when they came to America? they imposed savage and racist laws against the Native Americans who have been driven to reserve. please pretend to atleast sound inteligent
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Friday 06 February
By Former sailor
Re: "The most annoying couples" and "Lookalike couples:" Emerald, you seem to have some serious relationship problems, but, rather than dealing with them (as in: Therapy?), you just try to make all other couples look foolish and/or unlikable. We all have things we dislike, and one or more of these may fall into that category for anybody. But others of us actually enjoy being around these folks. I, for instance, enjoy watching people of all ages expressing their love for each other (did you ever hear the song "Hello, young lovers," from "The King and I?"). The "Power couple" and the wannabe power couple may actually be a lot of fun at a party. And who cares if a couple decide to dress alike? That's better than dressing the opposite of each other, then spending the evening away from each other, trying to make new "connections." You have too many dislikes, and not enough likes. Loosen up, get some help with your feelings, and get a new life!
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Friday 06 February
By Dale
Joyce, Marcy, I read it twice and I didn't see ANYTHING that said it was only in India.
I used to date, and almost married, an Indian woman! She had NO problem at all with holding hands, kissing and what have you, in public. We even went out on the back roof and made out naked a few times!
So, are these Induah's going to just pounce on people on the street when they kiss? Or, when they see someone kissing, will they radio someone in a bomber plane and tell them to drop a bomb on a specific bus stop.
Seems to me, it's a conflict of interests. Induah's are usually VERY easy going and shy people and don't want harm to come to anyone, they get upset if you LOOK at a cow like it's you're next hamburger or pair of shoes!! So why would they attack and kill people at random? Like George Carlin said, "fighting for peace is like fucking for virginity". If everyone wants love, why is it such a horribly bad thing that causes some people to kill others? How can you beat someone up and have them say, "I love you"? (Thanks Murray!)
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Friday 06 February
By drktranquillity
If you don't like this country, you can leave. :)
'Nuff said.
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Saturday 07 February
By Sedona Sweet
Don't get mad live, love,and laugh in life
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Saturday 07 February
By Mike
Seriously, they obviously need to get laid. Sounds jealous as a MF.
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Saturday 07 February
By buford
the indians are the best friends we could ever have in the war that extremist muslims are conducting around the world wake up people know who your friends are the indians are like us complicated, unique, diverse, and wonderful there are wackos everywhere lets all love one another and watch out for each other oh yeah and like us they have some unbelievably beautiful individuals why wont the women here wear saris? fergie get a sari beyonce get a sari lucy liu get a sari jessica alba get a sari halle berry get a sari jessica simpson get a sari sanna lathan get a sari angelina jolie get a sari yall wont be sorry
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Saturday 07 February
By BUTCH
JUST NUKE THE ENTIRE WORLD, UNLEASH EVERY DEADLY VIRUS THAT EVERY GOVERNMENT HAS STOCKPILED. SO THAT EVERYONE & EVERYTHING LIVING DIES. THEN IF THERE IS A GOD LET HIM SORT IT ALL OUT. AND START OVER, MAYBE HE'LL GET IT RIGHT NEXT TIME...
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Saturday 07 February
By amosbuffalotool
Well, the nice thing about the crackpot terrorists like this is that they are so against affection that hopefully they wont reproduce and in a generation or so they will disappear. Nature usually takes care of the oddballs.
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Sunday 08 February
By Mike
Well there's a surprise!
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Sunday 08 February
By carola
Some advice to you mr dixy if you have a point to make write about it like a intelligent person which is very clear that you are not. All you did in your e mail comment was cuss cuss and cuss some more and then use gods name in vain. You come across as a real low life. CONGRATULATIONS
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