Our very own version for the Babes in the world. Additions are most welcome! :)
1. Chicks before dicks: ALWAYS! Bastards are plenty and always waiting. But your girl friends are always more important: they are prettier, hotter, bitchier and always there for you.
2. SIZE MATTERS!!
3. Never kiss a guy on the first date unless:
i. He’s a super model
ii. He’s a sports star
iii. He’s got a Ferrari/Lamborghini/Aston Martin and he’s given you a ride in it
iv. Until recommended by a fellow babe
4. Thou shall never wear granny panties: Except if your break-up happened within the past 1 week
5. Thou shall always maintain calorie count: Except if you are having chocolate chip ice cream over a break up.
6. Thou shall always have a pair of red/black hot lingerie in your wardrobe
7. Thou shall always keep your secret diary locked and miles away from a potential boy friend.
8. A fellow babe’s brother is definitely not off-limits.
9. But a fellow babe’s boy-friend is off-limits up to a month after their break-up
10. A white shirt is a must have in the wardrobe (the more transparent, the better… )
11. Vodka is always greater than beer. Champagne is the greatest.
12. Diamonds are your best friends. And so are rubies, emeralds, pearls, sapphires…
13. Thou shall have a soft toy on your bed to cuddle up. The soft toy is always more important than the boy friend.
14. During a sleepover with best friends, you are allowed to cuddle up. It’s totally cool!
15. On a babe’s night-out, thou shall not hook up with a guy.
16. Thou shall never catch the bouquet at a wedding, unless your actual age is 28 years or above.
17. Your boyfriend’s sister cannot be a fellow babe, unless the condition 8 is the case.
18. Thou shall always win an argument with your boyfriend/husband.
19. You are allowed to binge on junk food 5 days in a month
20. Thou shall always blame your mood swings/ anger/ arguments on P.M.S.
21. Thou shall not hook up with the Best man at a wedding if the Maid of Honor wants to do so.
22. No babe shall ever dress up in fluorescent colors. Unless the theme of the party is retro.
23. No babe shall ever leave her birthday unplanned. Every detail must be nailed till the last point.
24. Gossip is a necessary part of every conversation between two babes. Add Bitching to it and you have the perfect conversation.
25. Thou shall watch every chick flick. Either in the cinemas or later on TV. If you know it is dumb, you’ll watch it to laugh at the girls. If it’s cute, you can just do “awwwwwww…” Thou shall take your current boy friend for at least two of them.
26. Thou shall always save a fellow babes from playboys/ Casanovas. Go to any extent to do so.
27. Thou shall always help a fellow babe to take revenge on her ex, unless condition 9 is the case.
28. Thou shall ALWAYS take a fellow babe’s call. Even when you’re getting lucky.
29. Thou shall not call a fellow babe when you know she’s getting lucky. ;) Except for an emergency, like: a chipped nail.
30. You shall always have emergency chocolate and ice cream supply in the freezer. Thou shall always share it with your babes.
31. Never sleep with a guy who has cheated on your babe. In case you are super-tempted to do so, refer rule 1.
32. Thou shall always explain EVERYTHING in great detail; including how you found that perfect shade of nail paint.
33. Thou shall always have a LBD in your wardrobe.
34. You must overhaul your wardrobe every six months; the more the overhauling, the better
35. Your handbag is your lifeline; no matter the size, it shall always contain your world.
36. There should always be emergency lip balm, make up kit, sanitary napkins and condoms in it.
37. You shall always say 5 mins, even though you may take 2 hours to get dressed.
38. You shall always throw a tantrum for something you really really really want.
39. Under-arm hair is a strict no-no.
40. You shall never disclose a fellow babe’s age.
41. You shall agree to go for the action flick with your boyfriend; go to the movie hall; throw a tantrum and then make him take you for a chick flick.
42. You have the complete right to cry during a film.
43. Always answer a babe’s question: “Am I looking fat?” with the truth. There is some difference between babes and jackasses!!
44. It is necessary to check your make up in the rear view mirror when the car is stuck in traffic.
45. Your playlist shall have a minimum of 10 love songs
46. Thou shall NEVER call a fellow babe ‘behenji’.
47. Thou are permitted to indulge in impulsive shopping. However, you are not allowed to feel guilty after doing so.
48. You should proudly display your hickey to fellow babes, and never to others.
49. Thou shall always play two roles: Babe to babes, and Bitches for the others.
50. Babe’s dictionary: Fine: This is the word we use to end an argument, when we are right (which is always) and the boyfriend or the husband needs to shut up now.
51. Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This is our weapon where the argument begins with ‘nothing’ and ends with ‘fine’. Note: ‘Nothing’ with a lot of attitude works better.
52. It is perfectly OK, to read the sex columns in the newspapers and magazines.
53. Dirty jokes/porn is not just for guys. Thou can indulge in it as much as you want to.
54. Thou shall have at least 1 friend who is gay.
55. It is perfectly normal for babes to show PDA. We can hug, kiss, hold hands, say ‘I love you’, and give loving looks to each other, in full public sight and be extremely proud of it.
56. Thou shall never make a ‘brother’ of a jerk. If someone is hitting on you, you shall ask your fellow babes to take care of him ;).
57. Thou shall never fart in public.
58. Body odor is a strict no-no!
59. Thou shall never burp in public.
60. You can dump and fire a guy on the same day!
61. Its ok to look slutty, if you know you are gonna get lucky.
62. Your lips should look kissable all the time.
63. Girls’ night out is always more important than getting lucky.
64. It’s OK to have one night stands. Why should boys have all the fun? ;).
65. Always carry a moisturizer in the hand bag.
66. You can bitch about your best-friend too ;).
67. You ought to believe that either Jacob or Edward is meant for you.
68. Always squeal when excited, the squeakier the better.
69. You must do a slutty number when drunk dancing with girl friends.
70. You don’t call dibs. The one who is wearing the sluttiest dress wins.
71. Babes must have codes between themselves; a ‘bluetooth’ connection is even better.
72. Babe's Dictionary: 5 mins: Before dressing up implies 1 hour.
73. Babe's Dictionary: Its OK. : NOTHINGS OK!
74. Babe's Dictionary: She Looks like a slut: Ohh shucks.. How the hell did that bitch manage to look so hot and slutty!!
75. The Maid-of-Honor shall spend more time with the bride than the groom.
76. Your best friend has to be your Maid-of-Honor and not some random family person!
Generous contributions from: Vidhi Gada, Disha Kapadia, Jo, Shreya Bhattacharji and Kriti Singh. Luv ya Babes!
To other babes... Its comeback time!! :) ;)
