pesonally, i hate this rasam. Its time waste and some people might take it very offensive. I would get really mad if someone took my shoe and ran off with it. I've already told my sister and family members not to waste time on such rasams.
As soon as we entered the hall, my husband approached my sister and gave her exactly what she was expecting from the rasm. He said he really didn't want to go through all the hassle. ;)