Taxonomy of Tambrahm Makkal

In the aftermath of a heavy afternoon meal comprising of rasam saadham and vendakka fry, the author of this blog and @AnushaRajagopal sat down to make a significant socio-scientific literary contribution to the world. The end result: 


Taxonomy of Tambrahm Makkal


Ammanjis 1.0


Essential Characteristics:


Food - Full meals without garlic/onion, preferably made at home.
Work ethics - Saami kanna kuthification is used as the motivation methodology.
Societal Outlook - The world is at home. Outside is just where they step out for inevitable activities.
Social Networking - Highly restricted to local neighbourhood, same gender friends only. Cell phone number revealed only to friends. All photos and info locked on FaceBook - looking for options to lock name too.
Weekend Activities - Carnatic music, Cooking, temple visits


How to spot one? Lost look while in the company of other categories.

Theme music: 


Chamathus 


Essential characteristics:


Food - Pure vegetarian (cake allowed), sometimes, egg is not non-veg while not in the presence of parents. Does not mind eating with non-veg bakshinis.
Work Ethics - Saami kanna kuthification (relaxed version). Copying is ok, as long as one does not get caught.
Societal Outlook - Recognizes the presence of 2 worlds. One at home and friend circle (comfort zone) and one outside. Not bothered by either. Not much.
Social Networking - Photo on FaceBook is ok. No stranger's friend request accepted.
Weekend Activities - Strictly non-alcohol based. Movies, kutcheris, beach trips, coffee houses


How to spot one? Positioned in middle rows in class. Rooted in traditions but open to new ideas.

Theme music: 


Abishtus


Essential Characteristics:


Food - Non-veg food consumed outside family circles.
Work Ethics - Sunday late evening realization about assignments.
Societal Outlook - Active participation in both worlds.
Weekend activities - sometimes, alcohol based. Otherwise, same list as chamathus.


How to spot one? Late night party attender, but worried about mother's call.

Theme music: Yo boys! 


Cool dudes


Essential Characteristics:


Food - Veg/Non-veg food discussed and consumed openly at home and outside
Work Ethics - Two sub categories available. 1) Strictly copying on the day of submission 2) Completes assignment well ahead of time and loans it to others
Societal Outlook - Try to integrate both the worlds
Social Networking - Active
Weekend Activities - Unpredictable. Ex: Carnatic music jam mixed with alcohol.


How to spot one? Sakalakalaavallavan types

Theme music: 


Global Citizens


Essential Charatertisics:


Food - Anything.
Work Ethics - Does it only when it matters the most
Societal Outlook - Global village is the concept
Social Networking - Maximum usage
Weekend Activities - Bunjee jumping. Or some such thing, unattempted by most people. 


How to spot one? Stands out of the crowd

Theme music: 


Note: Review papers are welcome on this research paper. We reiterate that there were no "random anonymous" surveys or reference to any other literary works to supplement our insights, to pen this paper.