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That's F. Karthik. F for foxtrot.

Foxtrot, sir? Can you spell that?

What? No! You don't need to spell 'foxtrot'! It starts with 'f' and that is my initial!

Your initial is F, sir?

Yes. F as in foxtrot.

Foxtrot, sir?

Look. Forget about the foxtrot, okay. My name is F. Karthik.

Can you tell me what the F stands for?

It stands for my father's name!

What is your father's name?

How does that matter?

Nothing. I just never heard of an Indian name starting with F.

Well, his name is Fanibhushan.

And your name is Karthik?

Yes.

What does it mean, sir?

Karthik?

No. Fanibhushan.

It means the wearer of snakes. It is Shiva's name.

Your father's name is Shiva?

No. I am talking about Lord Shiva.

And your name is Karthik! Very nice, sir.

Look, are you going to give me the credit card or not?

Definitely sir. Could you please confirm your last name, sir?

I don't have a last name. F. Karthik is my name. I am a south indian.

Verywellsir. Youhavejustconfirmedtomeyourfirstnameandyourlastnamesir. PleasestandbyasIredirectyoutoourcustomercarecenter. ThankyouforcallingICICIbank. Haveanicedaysir.

What? Hello?

Goodmorning, thisisFoolendu. Fortherecords, pleasestateyourname, sir.

Uh....Foolendu? What does that mean?

I don't know sir. Could you please furnish me with your details, sir?

Um....sure. My name is F. Karthik.

F, sir?

Yes. F as in fuck off?