Was thinking about this today.
We all develop knee-jerk reactions to
a lot of things in life.
These also constitute habits.
The difference is most habits are actions.
But knee-jerks are reactions.

Some are actually good.
You see a red-light. You stop. (lets assume you do)
You see a bus coming towards you. You run away. (definitely should do)
But for many, I find these funny.

Incident : Anyone accused of rape.
Knee-Jerk Reaction : Declared guilty by media.
Mobs attack his house.

I : Anything religious assumed controversial.
KJR :  Riots, nothing less will suffice.

I : Indian team wins a match.
KJR : Team is a world champion.

I : Indian team loses a match.
KJR : Team is crap. Mobs attack.

I : Batsman hits a six.
KJR : Good shot. He is the best player.

I : Batsman gets out trying a six.
KJR : Is he blind? Can’t he see?

I : Guj CM says anything.
KJR : Hindutva and hindutva.

I : Your bai takes an unannounced sick leave.
KJR : She is a lying bitch.

I : You take an unannounced sick leave.
KJR : Your boss, if not understanding, is a bastard.

I : Salman Khan in news.
KJR : Which poor people did he mow down now?

I : Gov servant or politician.
KJR : Corrupt.

I : Businessman.
KJR : Black money.

I : Police.
KJR : Human rights violation.

I : Child punished in school.
KJR : Teacher hates my child.

I : Child gets poor marks.
KJR :  Teacher hates my child.

I : Child in fight.
KJR : Poor child, everyone gangs up against him.

I : You get a promotion.
KJR : All my good work.

I : Your rival gets a promotion.
KJR : My boss is biased against me.

And on and on and on.

Saves time. Saves energy.
What else does a person want…