International Shoe Throwers’ Association (ISTA) Formation – Press Release

Mission:
Throw as many shoes as possible on ‘dignitaries’ (especially politicians!) in public with much improved aiming.

Vision:
To mould and create an adventurous society by throwing shoes at people from different walks of life ‘erasing’ the boundaries of gender, caste, colour, designations (as everyone say!) etc.

Why such an association?

When the first incident happened, the thrower became a celebrity although the victim was the most powerful person in the world. This has boosted confidence of a lot of people because it was an innovative solution against such a person who had no idea about what he was talking and doing all the time during his tenure. People started thinking, “If he can throw at a person of such stature, why can’t we too?”. That resulted in more incidents that forced people to sit up and take a look at the situations in different points of view. So we aspire to be an umbrella-group for all who are interested and there would be many programs which will teach the members how to aim properly, which angle one has to throw for best results and also more importantly, to properly time the throw where the maximum effect can be achieved during the most supposed-to-be-serious discussions.

Why politicians or political leaders main targets?

Take the case of first incident. Being the powerful person in the world, he didn’t know what he was doing for past 8 years. Now you tell, was it wrong (it should have hit his forehead!!)? Now take the case of the prominent minister here. He’s not interested in a question during press conference. Also, he looks the same always. People gets bored so easily with these kind of stuff. What to do? This is the best way. From now onwards, they also will be a bit more conscious and will be ready with quick answers. And in some cases, we can wake them up from their slumber. Also they have realized that not all of their audience are sleeping when they talk. Also during the elections, it will be tried prominently to see if at least this measure will have some effect on them to change.

Opposition faced and counter measures.

We have heard that a plan for a ban on wearing foot-wears inside a hall or during a press conference. If so, we’ll protest by throwing cheaper ones at them even before they enter the meeting rooms. The cheaper and uglier ones will be unloaded in containers before the onslaught!! And we think it’s the most peaceful way of protest, not failing in our ideals.

Financial support and further plans

We are signing deals with famous shoe-makers like….sorry we can’t mention the names. They will be sponsoring the shoes that we have to throw. If the shoes hit the famous person’s head with the brand name completely visible, it will garner extra points that convert into more deals. Also they will support our training centers. We also plan to have tie ups with academies. If not, we‘ll start an academy on our own and will offer bachelor and master degrees on the same. Also we are trying to have tie ups with TV media where we can supply the ideas plus techniques so as to facilitate ‘healthy’ discussions between the famous presenters and the famous participants. It will be different too. Even in reality shows, audience can be allowed to throw shoes at bad performances as well as the always-open-mouthed judges. Even against domestic violence. We are exploring many more possibilities.

Suggestions are also heartily welcome.

Join us! Enjoy the infinite possibilities! Create history!!