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Thursday, December 29, 2005





On a rare sunny December day,
The 28th to be exact

A class outing was to be,
Only 7 lads turned up.
Excuses or commitments,
None of the fairer sex showed up.


The boys had fun,
The sun, the sand and the sea.
Sentosa, a beach named Palawan,
Dudes, Lifeguards, pretty girls aplenty.

It was volleyball,
Where we spike, dived and fool around.
It was football next,
One touch soccer, tricks, opponents treated like clowns.


Up upon the platform,
In the middle of the sea.
Back flips and our dear friend chew,
Struggled with strokes, while we watch with glee.

Good times it was,
Wanted to catch the musical fountain to round it off.
But the sky was dark and gloomy @ 7,
The rain’s coming

So it was a great day,
A memorable one indeed.
Especially the 2 white chicks sun-tanning
The highlight of the day definely.


Friday, December 23, 2005


I seem to have a problem with Mediacorp, Singapore. Ever since we ended our brief working relationship back in 1990 (I was a child actor back then… … u never knew right???), our viewer-broadcaster relationship has been rather sour.

Despite SPH Mediaworks’ brief existence for 3 years managed to give the general public fresh ideas and innovative shows, the media war ended given financial constraints and problems such as our population size.

These days, we are once again left with one TV program provider, and a host of (forgive me, but…) sub-standards Local English comedies, Taiwanese Variety show re-runs, and drop-dead boring conversation contents in our dramas.

However, the biggest problem I think is the overwhelming amount of charity shows which we have every year. The Ren Ci Charity Show, NKF (both local and foreign performance) show, President Star Charity, Cancer Foundation Show, and most recently last weekend’s The Affairs of the Heart show. Last counted, we probably have a charity show every month / or 2 shows every 3 months. The all-so-familiar 1900 --- ---- numbers to donate, colourful (sometime distasteful) costumes, has-been or some really old singers from overseas, stunts after stunts after stunts, and the famous prompting hand signal to make your donation calls.

Personally, I do enjoy certain stunts and performances, however, some are done in my opinion, painful and unpleasant to watch. Memorable stunts included Zoe Tay’s “Queen of Gamblers”, Bryan Wong’s and Xie ShaoGuang’s car stunts, and Ming Yi Reverend’s descend from Suntec City Tower. However, some acts are done, so that artistes have to endure pain / bruises / injuries / unneeded risks that perhaps should not have occurred at all. Take for instance, the bare muscles pulling act by 5 male artistes, is it really necessary? And do the audiences actually enjoy it??

I guess, sooner rather than later, all of us will get very tired of these performances. The appeal of such shows would probably drop, and calls will probably get lesser and lesser. New ideas have to be introduced to make fund-raising events appealing again. My views, maybe some kind of artiste and fans interaction event, like stars playing games or something, would be more engaging than trying to pull a motor vehicle with bare muscles. And singers like 5566, Jay Chou and Jolie Tsai are more than capable to sing their tunes and get more phone calls from their fans.

I sincerely hope that this overwhelming amount of charity shows should at least see a change in how the performances are planned and presented.













Stunts like this light bulb one is still entertaining and exciting, but should artistes like Terence Ong, suffer like this?












We always enjoy good dancing and music, dun we?











These performances are alright, but the costumes... ...


Note: Images are courtesy of Mediacorp's website


Tuesday, December 20, 2005


Have you encountered annoying phone calls, where people call you up, repeatedly, to sell you products & services that you have absolutely no interest in?

Well, i have. Called hundreds of people to persuade them to sell their flats (Hey, i was a telemarketer last year, just to earn some extra money...)

Anyway, i no longer work as one, but here are some solution and advice, both from personal experience as well as some i have gotten from the internet. Enjoy

10. Yah.. I would like to pay by credit card, but i just filed for bankruptcy.
9. What are you wearing right now? / What did you have for dinner? / Do you believe in love at first sight? / anything to divert attention away.
8. I'm wearing ... / I had fish ball noodles... / I go for girls with inner beauty... /anything to continue diverting the attention.
7. How do you spell your name? Your company name? Where do you stay? Where is your company located (deflect the questions back to him)
6. Ohh.. isn't you from my primary/secondary school/college/ university/village / neighbourhood... ... haven't seen you in a while, how have you been? ... on and on and on...
5. Scream at the top of your voice, Oh my God, I have to hang up, and *slap the phone
4. Can you fax all the information that you have just said for the past 30 minutes to this number (give a fake number...preferably your office/government agencie/police station..)
3. Hey, you have my address right, can you drop by and get me some beer/food/lend me some money?? i am under house arrest/my home is being pestered by loansharks (credit companies)
2. Can you speak very slowly, I have to write all this down.
1. What? What? I can't hear you. / Or speak in a dialect/foreign language / or just curse and swear until the telemarketer backs away.

P.S. I still dun know why i can go about doing my telemarketing job for a month or so, although i made zero sales / a handful of appointments / plenty of rejection and furious customers.

P.P.S I sorry if i have disturbed you or your family back in early 2004... ... If you stay in Woodlands (Singapore), there is a higher chance that i have cause you some annoyance on one faithful night.


Thursday, December 15, 2005


1. Biting our nails. Sometimes it's out of desperation, sometimes we can't be bother to get a nail clipper, while sometimes, we are just used to it.

2. In front of friends we would try our very best to hide it, but once at home, within our comfort zones, we dig our noses, fart openly and burp as loud as we can. Don't we?

3. The Money issue. Dun we enjoy a wager or 2? Chinese New Year / Singapore Pools / Chalet playing "Dai Di", who wouldn't want to make a quick buck or strike lottery?

4. Our innate jealously / competitiveness. All of us wants to do better than others, stand out and get noticed, even though the person could be your best friend. GUYs: dun we try to carry heavy weights than your friend juct to prove that you are stronger?? GALs: dun you tried to own more handbags / branded clothes / or do something to stand out among your friends??

5. For sportsmen and sportswomen: even when you are injured, you probably insist on playing or exercising, despite advice from specialists / doctors / friends and family... ... it's a problem

6. This probably applies to guys only: have you ever tried imagining your bolster as your girlfriend / girl of your dreams / someone you fantasize about. Have you ever kissed / make out or even "make love" to it??? At least i know some guys actually do that.

7. Yes, it's pretty sick, but i believe most of us have at least one of the following habits... ... smelling our stinky armpits / body odour / socks and feets / dirty clothes. either consciously or unconsciously... at least i do.

PS... the above is just from observation, research and some .. personal experiences. If there is any inaccuracies or deviations, pls leave your comments. Appreciated.


Tuesday, December 13, 2005


Things in soccer that sounds dirty

10. He missed the goal by inches
9. The goal is so big, you couldn’t miss it
8. He bangs it in
7. He blows it.
6. He could go all the way
5. He gets it off just in time
4. He goes deep
3. He found a hole and slid through it
2. He pounds it in

1. He’s got great hands


Sunday, December 11, 2005


The Jap eat very little fat & suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. On the other hand, the French also eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans

The Jap drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacksthan the British and Americans. the French drink excessive amount of red wine and also suffer fewer heart attacks than British or American

Conclusion:

Eat and drink what you like. It's speaking English that actually kills you.


Friday, December 09, 2005


Spotted this in the web... ...

In prison you get 3 meals a day. At work you get a break for one meal and you have to pay for it.
In prison you get time off for good behavior. At work you get rewarded for good behavior with more work.
In prison you can watch TV and play games. At work you get fired for watching TV and playing games.
In prison a locks, unlocks, opens and closes all the doors for you. At work you must carry around a security card and unlock and open all doors by yourself.
In prison you get your own toilet. At work you have to share.
In prison they allow you to visit your family and friends. At work you can’t even speak to family and friends.
In prison all expenses are paid by taxpayers, with no work required. At work, you get to pay all the expenses to go to work and then they deduct taxes from your salary to pay for the prisoners.

In prison there are wardens who are very strict and nasty. At work we call them manager.


Thursday, December 08, 2005


The annual Mediacorp Star Awards was held last Sunday. Artistes are out in full force (less Xie ShaoGuang who left the station) on this night.

Fashion Boo-boos aplenty, few had fashion sense, while others were there to make up the number. Our beloved President even took time off his busy schedule to grace the occasion, handing Miss Fann Wong, make that Mrs Lee, her “All Time Favourites Award”.

The norm remains, with people like Henry Thia, Pat Mok, Jin Yi Ji, attending the award show for their extended minutes of fame. Except Andy Hui, Kang Kang and Christy Chung, most presenters weren’t very exciting to watch either. There were also shockers, like Fiona Xie’s and Kym Ng’s exclusion in the Top 10.

But, this will remain as the “Zoe Tay’s Star Awards Show” 2005. Our Queen of the Hills made it a point to upstage many of her fellow colleagues, threatening to run the show all by herself. Chen Hanwei, Chris Lee, Chen Liping were amongst the stars that either she embrace, tease or stole attention away from.

Well, let’s hope, that the 2006 Star Awards would make some kind of breakthrough… maybe Henry Thia would finally get a Best Comedy Performance award, or Pat will somehow make it into the Top 10 females category.


Good day…











Will they get an award?











Yes, our president attended the awards.















One Hot Mama & our TV Queen.


(pictures courtesy of Mediacorp.sg)


Wednesday, December 07, 2005


Something cool...

* My Mama taught me logic. “Because I said so, that’s why.”
* My Mama taught me more logic. “if you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you’re not going to the store with me.’
* My Mama taught me irony. “Keep crying, and I’ll give you something to cry about.”
* My Mama taught me about the science of osmosis. “Shut your mouth and eat your supper.”
* My Mama taught me about contortionism. “will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!”
* My Mama taught me about the weather. “This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.”
* My Mama taught me about anticipation. “Just wait until we get home.”
* My Mama
taught me genetics. “You’re just like your father.”
* My Mama taught me justice. “One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you.”


Tuesday, December 06, 2005


Fact: All Singaporeans males are required to serve NS for 2 and a-half year. Wrong, make that 2 years now.

Myth: Army life is very TOUGH. Anyone who has experienced army life in the last few will tell you that it is not that “Xiong” anymore. Max 20 push-ups, Food with better taste, cleaner toilets, (don’t ask for too much).

Miracle: Celeb pianist, Melvyn Tan, managed to escape with a fine ($5K), no jail term.

End Result: He Kena one time Jia Lat Jia Lat (meaning he really got it bad, real bad), receive all kinds of criticism, felt the best is to cancel his sell-out concert, withdraw as a music contest judge and return back to his adopted home, London.


Hey, grow up Guys. Yes…You there. The one who endure 2 years of camou cream, mosquito bites, smelling No.4 uniform, foot rot, crew cut during BMT.
Yes, Grow up.

Just because you went through it, you want others to suffer like you do.
Just because you are going to ORD, you have to tease your recruits (REC ORD),

Just because you get back your pink IC, it doesn’t mean much, you still have 10 years of reservist.


We have given NKF a chance. Pamela Anderson gave Tommy Lee plenty as well. Melvyn Tan sir, if others have not forgiven you, I have.
An acclaimed musician deserves recognition from his countrymen, and we should give him and the system a chance.
I rest my case.



A dreadfully week...

HTML quiz, Management written test, A speech for Oral Communication, Show n Tell Helen Tan what ACCOUNTS is about

followed by submission of Web Proj and test on statistics....

Anyone out there who thinks/assume that poly studies is RELAC 1 corner is very wrong...
Poly studies may be less theory-based and more practical, it is definitely not a stroll in the park.

with Christmas just weeks away, poly students are the only ones who still have to attend school. Primary and Secondary School students are enjoying the entire November and December to themselves, 'A" levels and ITE are also in holoday mood. Uni is also in their first week of the holidays.

Let's look at the better sides of things. we r 2 weeks away from a BREAK.
We shall party hard, dye our hair red n green for christmas, before school resumes in 2006.

Zouk out anyone?



Yes.. i know...

it's hard to believe, but a cockroach is actually the longest living creature on Earth.
So it is only fitting for the King of all creatures to start a Blog.

i mean...cockroaches outlive Dinosaurs
King Tut
Princess D
George B

Enough said...we cockroaches even have a song dedicated to us (listen to fm 933 & u will know)



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updates are coming...
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