This was brought to my attention recently, perhaps one of the biggest reasons why the gents' tend to smell stronger than the ladies'.
We were changing out of our sports attires the other day after our NAPFA (National Physical Fitness Award) test, which I failed...
After the grueling 2.4km run, 2 friends and I went to the toilet to get changed. It was at this time when a certain somebody went over to take a piss over at the urinals.
We noticed that he was standing pretty far away, and decided to ask him about it. Guess what his reason behind doing so was, you'll never expect it:
"You see some people piss all over the place ah! Then it includes the ground. So I try not to stand too close in case I step on the puddles"
WOW!
And it doesn't make the situation any worst that whilst explaining to us, he was looking in our direction, oblivious to the fact that he was peeing onto the ground as well!
Genius, truly genius!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Good Engrish Campaign: No Smoking PLeeS
It's about time I should continue with my journey for good Engrish!
Special thanks to Syafiq for spotting this superb effort in the quest for good Engrish!
Well... I suppose we can't smoke PLeeS but Malboro's fine huh?
Besides, this is a 'MAll' toilet ok!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
The Truth About 'Late' Buses
Singapore is just like any country out there - ang moh-fied, very popular political figures, rising cost of living.
But of course, we have different parts of life which are considered first class. Our social security, for example, proves to be beneficial to citizens and tourists alike. We are also first class in terms of government funds, never to worry about running low on finances while banks are crashing down.
Well, then there are the pretty good services. I tend to look at our bus system as one people can be proud of:)
However, it seems that a number of people fail to see that. Instead, they blame the bus services and traffic inadequacy whenever a bus arrives late. Living in Hougang and studying in Ngee Ann Polytechnic, I know how frustrating it can get when bus service 74 takes an extra 45minutes to reach my destination, resulting in a major reprimanding from the lecturer (or absentism in the process).
Of course, I beg to differ with those who points their fingers at the drivers and company. Why do I think so? While it is easy for me to get a seat, since the stop I board at is one of the first few in the route, not everyone gets a seat. Here comes the trouble - what do they do when they're left to stand on the bus? BLOCK THE BLOODY TRAIL!
There's a reason why we can't get to board the 'crowded' bus, or spend a minute at each stop. Here's why, there are people standing by the front end of the bus, blocking the way. This creates the second problem - the driver refuses to drive off as he knows that there are places behind and faithfully waits for these blockheads to wake up and realise the sanctuary at the back. Of course, it never happens and we take a minute to leave the stop.
So guess what? Even with a minor jam, our school's shuttle bus which travels from Hougang bus interchange direct to school only takes 50 minutes at max! Factor that into our travel route, that makes a total waiting time of 40 minutes along the bus stops!
Look, I'm not asking for passengers to squeeze like sardines in a can, I'm just asking for you to move to the back. You can leave your personal space if you want, just move in! Ok, so you want to stay with your girlfriend, go ahead and stand next to her, but PLEASE leave some proper space behind you for people to walk by! You don't have to bend of and let the other guy smell your butt do you?
BAH!
But of course, we have different parts of life which are considered first class. Our social security, for example, proves to be beneficial to citizens and tourists alike. We are also first class in terms of government funds, never to worry about running low on finances while banks are crashing down.
Well, then there are the pretty good services. I tend to look at our bus system as one people can be proud of:)
However, it seems that a number of people fail to see that. Instead, they blame the bus services and traffic inadequacy whenever a bus arrives late. Living in Hougang and studying in Ngee Ann Polytechnic, I know how frustrating it can get when bus service 74 takes an extra 45minutes to reach my destination, resulting in a major reprimanding from the lecturer (or absentism in the process).
Of course, I beg to differ with those who points their fingers at the drivers and company. Why do I think so? While it is easy for me to get a seat, since the stop I board at is one of the first few in the route, not everyone gets a seat. Here comes the trouble - what do they do when they're left to stand on the bus? BLOCK THE BLOODY TRAIL!
There's a reason why we can't get to board the 'crowded' bus, or spend a minute at each stop. Here's why, there are people standing by the front end of the bus, blocking the way. This creates the second problem - the driver refuses to drive off as he knows that there are places behind and faithfully waits for these blockheads to wake up and realise the sanctuary at the back. Of course, it never happens and we take a minute to leave the stop.
So guess what? Even with a minor jam, our school's shuttle bus which travels from Hougang bus interchange direct to school only takes 50 minutes at max! Factor that into our travel route, that makes a total waiting time of 40 minutes along the bus stops!
Look, I'm not asking for passengers to squeeze like sardines in a can, I'm just asking for you to move to the back. You can leave your personal space if you want, just move in! Ok, so you want to stay with your girlfriend, go ahead and stand next to her, but PLEASE leave some proper space behind you for people to walk by! You don't have to bend of and let the other guy smell your butt do you?
BAH!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Moms Say the Darndest Things
Mom rarely takes day offs. She's too work oriented to do so.
Even though her job simply involves making coffee at the cafe and working out the cashier, she takes big pride in it.
But when she does take a day off, it would involve either of the few - temple, salon, shopping or cooking.
Recently she decided to prepare some dishes for the family, including a plate of chicken rice.
Whilst we were having dinner, my dad asked her why there were so many dishes.
Mom explained that the chicken that she bought was too small so she wanted to replace them with other stuff.
So Dad pointed out that she could've gone for the halal(certified for consumption by Muslims) chicken instead of only getting the non-halal ones.
Guess what my mom said?
"Dowan get the halal one la... The Malays got chant one..."
Immediately, we just started laughing! So after living in Singapore for the past 50+ years, my mom actually thinks that eating halal food would make you 'influenced', or in her own words "tio gong tao"(get cursed)...
Brilliant, this is what our senior generation teach us! HAHA
Even though her job simply involves making coffee at the cafe and working out the cashier, she takes big pride in it.
But when she does take a day off, it would involve either of the few - temple, salon, shopping or cooking.
Recently she decided to prepare some dishes for the family, including a plate of chicken rice.
Whilst we were having dinner, my dad asked her why there were so many dishes.
Mom explained that the chicken that she bought was too small so she wanted to replace them with other stuff.
So Dad pointed out that she could've gone for the halal(certified for consumption by Muslims) chicken instead of only getting the non-halal ones.
Guess what my mom said?
"Dowan get the halal one la... The Malays got chant one..."
Immediately, we just started laughing! So after living in Singapore for the past 50+ years, my mom actually thinks that eating halal food would make you 'influenced', or in her own words "tio gong tao"(get cursed)...
Brilliant, this is what our senior generation teach us! HAHA
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)