X : XY chromosome in danger #AtoZChallenge2020

Few scientific facts first, to understand the post better - 

The XY gender-determination system is the gender-determination system found in humans, most other mammals, some insects (Drosophila), some snakes, some fish (guppies), and some plants  -(Ginkgo) tree. In this system, the gender of an individual is determined by a pair of gender chromosomes. Females typically have two of the same kind of gender chromosomes (XX). Males typically have two different kinds of gender chromosomes (XY). (Source: Wikipedia)

Since Covid19 outbreak world wide, it has been found, that males (XY pair of chromosomes) are more susceptible to this disease. They have a higher mortality rate than women. And they tend to remain infectious for a longer period as compared to women. (Source: Several news reports)

From here on the post becomes non-scientific and I will be giving my mumbo-jumbo theories on "Why a typical male / XY chromosome is in danger due to this C virus". 

I will be using the SWOT template for explanation.

Strength: Men are brave and risk takers. 

Evidence: They can drive at 100 mph on the roads with maximum speed limit of 60 mph. They jump a lot. Especially into other people's fights. They are the ones breaking most lockdown rules with a swag. 

Impact: Corona Virus is smart and loves a symbiotic relationship with risk takers and brave people. It is good for the virus' evolution. 

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Weakness: Men are idiots. Since Covid19 outbreak, many call them covidiots too!

Evidence: They tend to repeat their mistakes. Like getting involved into drunken brawls. Or falling in love. They are the ones who think wearing a mask is not cool. 

Impact: Corona Virus falls in love with idiots. It is clingy like men that way. Men are great carriers for its spread. It is good for the virus' gene pool increase.

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Opportunity: Men are braggarts. 

Evidence: They tend to exaggerate their performance data. They normally overstate their performance in bed and video games both. They wash hands just for 10 seconds and report that they have done it for 20 seconds.

Impact: Corona Virus doesn't go by reported data. It just knows the real performance like girlfriends do. This opportunity created by braggarts is something good for the virus' virility. 

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Threat: Men are lazy. 

Evidence: They can watch TV whole day long, without moving an inch. They sometimes don't even take a shower. They are used to staying at home for long periods without any form of socialization. 

Impact: Lazy Men are a big threat to Corona Virus. Corona Virus hates them. Brave men - idiots and braggarts, are of no use to the virus, if they don't step out of their homes.
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Key Actions for Men:

• Be Brave. Cook something apart from Maggi noodles. 
• Be an Idiot. Ask silly questions during office Zoom calls.
• Be a Braggart. Exaggerate about your exercise routine.
• But Stay at Home. Stay Safe. Till lockdown is not over. 

Make the XY pair of chromosomes great again!

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My theme for this year's #AtoZchallenge is Lock-down Blues. I intend to write and talk about how I deal with it, what it inspires me to read or watch or any aspect of it which fascinates me. You can read the theme reveal post here. 

Previous Challenges : Letter X

2017: Xeroxed

2018: X words and other tough things

2019: XL sized egos in Hindi Films / Bollywood

Theme Reveal #AtoZChallenge 2020 - Lock-down Blues

This year I had almost given this challenge a pass. I have been working long hours last few months. Things had generally looked gloomy even before the Covid19 Corona Virus outbreak. I have been inactive on the blog as well for months now. 

And then last week, a complete lock-down was announced in India. Everyone who can stay home is staying home. Today is the 7th day of this strange and surreal lock-down. It is historical. It is scary.  It could be life-changing for some individuals. But I trust human depravity more than anything. When this thing dies down, I think we will be back to our usual ways soon. And I hope I am proven wrong. 

Yes, it will impact different people differently. But so far I have felt its repercussions in a more physical way. I am "Working from Home" for last eight days. And I am feeling more tired because technology takes away human touch and most of us are working longer hours than those good old office-going days. Also because in my company we are in crisis management mode and it is important for us that we reach out to our stakeholders and solve their problems, we are constantly logged in. At the same time, many of my friends and family members are using this lock-down differently. They are finding time to learn new skills, introspect, forge new connections and do much more. So I thought to myself that the least I can do in these times, is to participate in this challenge this year too. It will take extra efforts for sure, but it is worth it.  

This will be my fourth consecutive year of participation. And I am really excited to complete it this time too. Looking forward to your comments, feedback and most importantly encouragement to make this happen. 

For the uninitiated, this challenge is about writing a blog-post daily through the month of April, except on Sundays. And to raise the bar higher, one has to post with topics arranged thematically from A to Z. 26 letters of the alphabet! 26 posts!

In 2017 my theme was 'Anecdotes and Stories from my Life'. You can read all the posts from that challenge here. In 2018 my theme was 'Listicles - Stories, anecdotes and observations from our daily lives in form of easy-to-read lists'. You can read all the posts from that challenge here. In 2019 my theme was 'Hindi Film Industry / Bollywood cliches'. You can read all the posts from that challenge here. If you haven't read them before, do have a look. I am sure you will find few posts that resonate with you.  

The lock-down is expected to last till 14th April 2020 as of now. It could be longer than that. Its impact will be felt long after it is over. So I decided to have a theme this year which reflects what is happening around us. I would talk about how I am dealing with this lock-down. I would reflect on different aspects of this invisible enemy, this virus, that has shut us down. If I read a book or watch something along the way I would write about it. I am keeping it fluid. So here is my theme for this year's challenge : Lock-down Blues

You are welcome to share your thoughts on how are you dealing with it. See you tomorrow with my first post. Ready! Get Set! Go!