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I'm laughing my butt off.

In short, there was a cricket match between India and the West Indies today. India batted first, and put up a disappointing batting performance. At that point, a bunch of morons jumped up and berated everyone and their uncle for the low score. India then went on to win the match because of an even worse performance by the opponents. And hopefully those who posted their theories on the message board would have eaten crow.

I'm sick and tired.

Of armchair experts and media hype and frenzy. Of course, the hockey team has become a miserable outfit of late. But I wonder what qualifies a layperson to comment on how the team's fortunes can be turned around. Same for the cricket team. The message board is ample proof of how quickly the aam janata jumps at an opportunity to blast sportspeople. Yes, their performance hasn't been the best and they can do better, but unless you can stand up and perform in that sport I don't think you have any business to give advice. Lament, yes; curse, yes; show your disappointment, yes; but you have no right to give advice. How would you like it if Rahul Dravid walked into your office (or wherever it is that you work) and gave you advice on how to write software or make outbound calls or manage your employees?