At first, I was disturbed by the appearance of words like 'backside' and 'ass' in Nepali Times, as we have always considered it a family newspaper. But, having read the last two or three instalments I can forgive the breach of taste. It is almost funnier than the old Under my Hat, and after all, we laughed like teenagers through that too, despite its propensity for making jokes about wives, animal mating season, scratching, and the poetic efforts of young Nepalis. There must be some outlet for these feelings, or they could fester and cause serious lapses of taste and behaviour. Just don't go too far.

Grace Chamling,
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