As June 2015 struck, it brought along with it a shadow of dark solemn clouds that have now passed but left a hollow in most of our hearts. An empty place that nothing can ever fill (unless by some miracle of the gods above), on a night of thunder and lightning and amidst the ringing temple bells, dawns our favorite, and most beloved, Maggi.

Its absence has left most of us grief stricken. Here is a set of reactions that will really move you.

1. Mom Under Major Depression:

My doting mother cannot bear to hear three words that my little brother and I utter, “Mom, I’m hungry”. She would always have a two-minute solution ready, Maggi being her superhero. The poor woman is now taking stress meds to deal with the prospect of giving us a snack in a jiffy.

2. Top Shot Cousin Quit His High Paying Job:

My top shot cousin working at the Wall Street in New Ballarpur would binge on Maggi every time he got a two-minute break. He almost crumbled at the news. Last I heard was that he has quit his job and is now looking to start a new brand of quick noodles called  ‘Two And A Half (Chow) Min’.

3.The Heart-Broken Sister-In-Law:

She married my mother’s sister’s brother’s son, but her heart truly lied with Maggi. My uncle had 127 cooks fired before he found one who mastered the art of cooking Maggi in 21 styles (one for each meal of the week, if you haven’t guessed yet). With Maggi off the shelves, rumor has it that she has filed for divorce with my unfortunate cousin, and is now scornfully moving back to London to find some solace in scones.

4. The Spoilt Brat Of The Family:

This little bratty cousin sister of mine can do almost nothing. All she does all day is to take care of her perfectly manicured nails, and dress to perfection, and I almost forgot to mention, she could fry some eggs and impeccably top them on Maggi to make it look like a gourmet dish. When a super rich guy came to see her for marriage, of course he was quite impressed with what she had made for him. Unfortunately, the proposal didn’t come through, but she gained some hope with that dish of hers. With Maggi banned, she feels helpless. All her hopes to marry have been wiped out.

5. The Nutty Uncle:

In a failed attempt to recreate our dearest Maggi, my scientist uncle was caught bawling while his little pup was looking over, hoping to pacify his master. We are hoping he recovers soon from the trauma.

6. My Rockstar Younger Brother:

The only one who seemed to benefit from this whole Maggi ban fiasco is my younger brother, who has been a struggling singer. The heartbreak from Maggi moved him so much that he wrote a beautiful ballad, which is now topping the charts, and has even made its way to a nomination at the Grammys. The Song goes like this –“Maggi, Maggi, Maggi ooh. Like Maggi, Maggi, MagginooLike Maggi, Maggi, Maggiohh.I thought you’d always be mine (mine)”

7. The Curly Curvy Aunt:

Our absolutely hot and sultry Caucasian aunt, who our mothers try and keep away from, and the fathers ogle at, is fondly called Aunt Maggi Locks. The same night the ban was announced she used a fork and straightened out her hair. She is now plain-Jane, Aunt Magi.

8. In My Grand Aunt’s Prayers:

My religious grand aunt felt her faith shaken for a couple of minutes after Maggi was banned. It was my Grand Uncle’s favorite food before his passing, and she was keen that her great grandson got to taste it. She refused to eat a single morsel of food or drink even a drop of water for about three days after the ban. She sat on the temple stairs in her white cotton sari, and almost begged God to reclaim the ban. We hardly hear her speak nowadays.

9. The Cool Dude:

The cool dude neighbor born in 1983 could not believe his 32-year-old companion is no more. The story goes that the first thing he ever ate was Maggi (accidentally, of course). This chiller dude lost his cool when he got the news. His coolness quotient seems to be diminishing ever since.

10. Not To Forget Bruno:

And to complete every Bollywood family, like mine, Bruno cannot be left out. He refused to come out of the ditch where the last packet of Maggi was thrown in. My little brother would always share his noodles with Bruno. Some of Bruno’s fondest memories are with Maggi. He is still grieving.

While we wait with the hope that Maggi will return someday, you keep those grins on, only to grow wider, when the nation’s favorite noodles are back on the rack!

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by Shirin Mehdi via STYLECRAZE