Man of the ear!

In KJC, Bangalore there were days when confreres were given titles at the end of the year, as part of the farewell celebrations or community day celebrations. One such award, and the most 'coveted' one at that, was the 'Man of the Year' award. One year it was awarded to the Rector; and the criterion or reason for being bestowed this 'honour': he used a hearing aid... hence 'Man of the (y)ear'!