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Archive for January, 2008

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

When i was a kid i played a lot of computer games, but sometimes i went to the arcades. I played a lot of Street Fighter II, 1942, and later Virtua Fighter II. I was never much good at it, partly because i never had much money to feed the machines. But there was always […]

In The Newspapers On Chinese New Year

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

Nobody reads the newspapers on the first day of Chinese New Year, they’re too busy eating and gambling.
But here’s a few things that’ll appear in it…
- A picture of a happy (multi-racial) family enjoying CNY on the front page, smiling like they’re in a toothpaste ad.
- A feng shui expert telling us what to expect […]

Heath Ledger: Only the Beautiful Die Young

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

It’s like River Phoenix all over again. We can only wait for The Dark Knight. R.I.P.

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Ask Me Something lah

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

What is your blogging name?
simontalks. Or just simon.
When did you start blogging, exact date?
25 January 2005. It’s coming to 3 years, then…
What was your first title?
“Like That Also Can Ah?!!”
Which posting you feel is the best post so far?
From 600 over posts?! Probably one of the earlier ones, la.
Who promote/source of inspiration for you to […]

Snotty Kid versus Spoilt Brat

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Snotty Kid #1 – Hah, my dad makes more money than your dad.
Spoilt Brat #2 – So what? My dad drives a SUV with only 40mpg that’s BIGGER than YOUR dad’s car!
Snotty Kid #1 – Oh yeah? I have 485 friends on Facebook, you only have 372! *snigger *
Spoilt Brat #2 – I have […]

Secret Diary of YB Datuk DVD Scandal

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

(excerpt of secret diary, purportedly of that infamous YB Datuk Seri Dr. embroiled in the DVD sex scandal… or not…)
(translated from Chinese, may not be entirely correct.)
Dec 26
Massive Christmas hangover. Damn the CWC boys and their endless rounds of yam seng! Must find my missing socks and Bally shoes, should still be somewhere in the […]