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Archive for October, 2005

So Why’s Oprah So Popular?!

Tuesday, October 18th, 2005

If you ever watched Oprah, one particular thought may have entered your mind just like me: Why on earth is Oprah so popular? On her show, the audience, mostly white women (and the occasional gay guy) are screaming and clapping like she is a rock star, and she gets to interview all the top stars [...]

Of Hedgehogs and Bandicoots

Monday, October 17th, 2005

I was in a pet store today. You know, it’s that big chain that has sprouted in shopping centres across the Klang Valley in the last few years.
I love going to these places, despite some people’s apprehension about the smell and sight of animal droppings. Then there are those who decry putting the poor animals [...]

The Shah Alam Stadium

Sunday, October 16th, 2005

Some time ago I used to work less than 2 miles away from the Shah Alam Stadium. You would think that there would traffic problems working so near a stadium with a seating capacity of 80,000. But in the 5 years I was stationed there, there never was a time it was congested.
Because the stadium [...]

Top Ten Things You May Not Know About Simon

Thursday, October 13th, 2005

You have to excuse Simon… he is delirious from high fever, a burning throat and probably high from the antibiotics. So he will be doing something he HAS NEVER DONE BEFORE… he is going to blog something about HIMSELF… Aaaaargh!! Parents, hide your children!!!
Top Ten Things You May Not Know About Simon

He has watched every [...]

No Post Today

Thursday, October 13th, 2005

Sorry folks, no long post today, Simon is recovering from illness. Plus have to do some work before a big event this weekend.
I hate falling sick.
Anyway, thanks for dropping by…

Top Ten Reasons Why Malaysians Love to Dye Their Hair Blond

Wednesday, October 12th, 2005

Top Ten Reasons Why Malaysians Love to Dye Their Hair Blond

To camouflage themselves when they hide in a huge barn full of Honey Stars.

Natural black hair is so… Asian.

It’s not hair dye. It’s the caked mud from the dirty water supply in the Klang Valley.

To match the colour of the dragon imprint on their T-shirts. [...]

Top Ten Reasons Why Dinosaurs Went Extinct

Tuesday, October 11th, 2005

For those of you regular readers who read yesterday’s post (yes, all two of you…), you might get the idea why I’m doing this today. Well, then again, maybe not…
Top Ten Reasons Why Dinosaurs Went Extinct

The Brontosaurus started experimenting with smoking coconut trees stuffed with tobacco, then it spread to all the other dinosaurs, and [...]

Top Ten Signs the Price of Petrol Is Just Too Expensive in Malaysia

Sunday, October 9th, 2005

It’s more than USD70 per barrel now. God knows how high its going to get here in Malaysia…
Top Ten Signs the Price of Petrol Is Just Too Expensive in Malaysia

Petrol pump attendants wear Rolex watches and provide Mont Blanc pens for customers to sign the credit card slips.

Even private car owners are lining up for [...]

Asking Yahoo About Donald Duck, Grimace, Winnie-the-Pooh and Yogi Bear

Thursday, October 6th, 2005

Yesterday was a slow day, so I tried exploring Ask Yahoo! I’ve had it installed for more than 6 years now, I really look forward to them answering a trivial question from netsurfers everyday.
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Anyways, the question of yesterday was,
Why does Donald Duck never wear pants?
Long answer? Its some repressive anal retentive mal-adjusted childhood [...]

Top Ten Things NOT to Say During High School Reunions

Wednesday, October 5th, 2005

This topic was suggested by Pat like 5 months ago, was reading the old mails and found it.
I hate school reunions. Or any gathering with people from the past. No idea why. Maybe it’s the people I don’t like, but I’m always not bothered to attend…
Top Ten Things NOT to Say During High School [...]