I was in a cab on my way home earlier when the cab drove past a huge billboard —

Themed rooms are so tacky but somehow there’s still a market for it.

One thing you have to understand in my country, motels are viewed differently by the society. It’s frowned upon when news about you being in one gets around. Motels have a different reputation — a place for quick and illicit trysts (sad to say).

However, it’s still widely practiced (especially ...