It’s a sub-species that has grown at an alarming pace, and is now, alas, a common feature in our public spaces. Meet the quintessential ‘half-pant’-clad, hirsute Indian male. An eyesore to unsuspecting folk, they also offer enough reason for chuckles and guffaws in their attempts to portray the idea of coolness. Cool comfort, as the tagline says. Gasp.

For easier understanding of this tribe, let’s classify them into areas/localities where chances of spotting them are high: