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TJL · 06-15-2007, 10:52 AM

JAIPUR, India (Reuters) - A 73-year-old Indian farmer who vowed not to marry before passing his high school exams has failed to get through for the 38th time.

Shiv Charan Yadav has been taking the exams -- normally given to schoolchildren at the age of 15 -- every year since 1969, without success.

He was in his 30s when he first decided to better himself through education.

This year, he failed everything except Sanskrit, scoring only 103 out of a possible 600 points.

He said he found mathematics especially hard, blaming the subject for dragging down his score.

"Once I pass I want to get married to a girl who's under 30," Yadav, who lives alone in Kohari village in the western desert state of Rajasthan, told Reuters.

He is now revising for his 39th attempt next year.

A 73 year old High School dropout. Go get him ladies!

catlover79 · 06-15-2007, 11:21 AM

Scary.

TripperFan · 06-15-2007, 12:09 PM

38 tries? Hell, you'd think he should not only pass, but have the test MEMORIZED by now!

Sounds to me like someone's wanted to be a lifelong bachelor and he's been failing on purpose!

Janice · 06-15-2007, 12:12 PM

That's almost as hilarious as Brad Pitt saying he won't marry Jolie until everyone can get married.

catlover79 · 06-15-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

That's almost as hilarious as Brad Pitt saying he won't marry Jolie until everyone can get married.

Didn't Charlize Theron say the same thing??

TripperFan · 06-15-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Didn't Charlize Theron say the same thing??

I think it was Cameron Diaz

catlover79 · 06-15-2007, 05:24 PM

If a 73-year-old man who has failed the test 38 times is considered a "catch", you can throw him right back!!

Sterling Holobyte · 06-15-2007, 06:52 PM

Gotta admire the old guys persistence.

SBTB Geek · 06-15-2007, 11:26 PM

He's probably the only person from India who dislikes Math.

Btw, I don't see what's so ridiculous about Brad's comment?

Ireneparalegal · 06-16-2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SBTB Geek

He's probably the only person from India who dislikes Math.

Btw, I don't see what's so ridiculous about Brad's comment?

True. I thought all Indians loved math. Or is it spelling? They seem to always be in spelling bees.

As for Brad's comment, sounds like he is really talking for Angelina. She probably told him that and he is making it seem like he said it.

freshprinceofLA · 06-16-2007, 02:40 AM

WOW! damn I diddnt pass and I've only tried once! I bettter try harder! I don't wanna end up like this guy!

catlover79 · 06-16-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by freshprinceofLA

WOW! damn I diddnt pass and I've only tried once! I bettter try harder! I don't wanna end up like this guy!

Don't worry Leonard...you couldn't end up like this guy no matter what!!

Courtnee · 06-16-2007, 11:56 AM

Haha.

06-15-2007, 10:52 AM	#1
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Man fails school exams on 38th try JAIPUR, India (Reuters) - A 73-year-old Indian farmer who vowed not to marry before passing his high school exams has failed to get through for the 38th time. Shiv Charan Yadav has been taking the exams -- normally given to schoolchildren at the age of 15 -- every year since 1969, without success. He was in his 30s when he first decided to better himself through education. This year, he failed everything except Sanskrit, scoring only 103 out of a possible 600 points. He said he found mathematics especially hard, blaming the subject for dragging down his score. "Once I pass I want to get married to a girl who's under 30," Yadav, who lives alone in Kohari village in the western desert state of Rajasthan, told Reuters. He is now revising for his 39th attempt next year. A 73 year old High School dropout. Go get him ladies!
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06-15-2007, 12:12 PM	#4
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06-15-2007, 05:24 PM	#7
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06-15-2007, 11:26 PM	#9
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06-16-2007, 11:56 AM	#13
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