Snorben, a good sister

Wonder what the heading means!

In the western part of India, especially in Gujarat, the word ‘ben’ stands for sister. And though ‘snore’ is more a vice than being a likeable virtue, Snorben promises to bring relief to the snorers, rather to those who sleep with snorers.

Snorben is basically a nasal device that sticks to the nose while letting 2 silicone tubes deep inside the 2 nostrils. At Rs.300, and lasting for 6 months before being replaced, Snorben will be like god-sent for many.

Snorben is invented by Richard Benson – a ben first, then a son – who is an Aussie aeronautical engineer – no wonder! It will sell in India, being the first offshore destination for it.

I’ve loaned the picture of Snorben in action from the item’s website, www.snoralone.com. Looks like Richard must have felt the warmth of money; else maybe he won’t have had the copyright extending till 2025.

Snorben costs a cent shy off AUD 40, and comes with 30 days no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. As handling and shipping are free, Indian snorers willing to get rid of the vice can make a beeline to buy it from the website.

Since USD and AUD trade at almost the same rate with INR, the price of Snorben is expected to be around 1640 in Indian currency.

Wish you all a good sleep ever.

[Collated from HT, Kolkata, May 18, 2008]

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