Service sucks in this country. It’s a fact of life I’ve long accepted. I mean, the last time I saw a smiling waiter was basically never. And there must a piece of legislation that I don’t know of that prohibits the use of terms like “can I help you?” and “thank you”, and even the whole act of smiling.
BUT I do expect people to listen at the very least…
“Service” crew: Welcome to McDonald’s…
Me: Hi. Can I have a Big Mac set meal, medium, with coke and no dessert. Having here.
“Service” crew: Set is it?
Me: Yes.
“Service” crew: What size?
Me: Er, like I said. Medium.
“Service” crew: Okay, what soft drink?
Me: Like I said, Coke.
“Service” crew: Any apple pie or sundae?
Me: Again, like I said, no dessert. I’m having he…
“Service” crew: Take away or having here?
Me: No, can you send this to my grandma’s house in Miri?
“Service” crew: OK. That’ll be RM8.57.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
AIM Live Blogging!
Oh yes, indeed. Tonight, I'll be blogging live from PWTC on AIM (Anugerah Industri Muzik) 14.
To catch all the action, log on to www.ntv7.com.my
To catch all the action, log on to www.ntv7.com.my
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Don't crush it, man!
Man crushes are ok! Phew! And there’s no bigger authority than GQ magazine to endorse this seemingly no-go emo for guys.
According to the mag: “Straight guys have always gotten all excited about other straight guys; we’re just more open about it now. It’s kind of the opposite of don’t ask, don’t tell. If you admit to having a man crush, no one will question your hetero credentials.”
BUT, there are rules to follow…
Firstly, “a man crush is NEVER about looks – it’s about character”. So it’s NOT ok if you’re into Justin Timberlake 'cos he looks hot with that 3-day beard.
Secondly, “it’s all about guys who emit an aura of power and toughness.” The winner of any Manhunt contest does not count.
Finally, if you have a man crush, “say it loud and say it proud. But don’t get overenthused.” Which means no buying of pillows with Tom Cruise’s face on it and displaying it in your car.
And by this definition, I’ve had 3 major man crushes in my lifetime:
The Man (or in this case, boy): Ricky Schroder, star of 80s sitcom Silver Spoons.
Why: In the show, Ricky lived in a big-ass house with a big-ass train set that ran through the living room. And he always had the cutest girls going after him. Of course I wanted to be him!
Stuff I Did: Tried to copy his dressing so I’d get the same cute chicks he was pulling in the show. Didn’t really work.
The Man: Michael Jordan, the greatest athlete of all time.
Why: Greatest athlete of all time.
Stuff I Did: Bought videotapes, t-shirts, jackets, caps, magazines and cards. Watched every single NBA finals game he was in over and over and over again. Wrote a song about him. Shed tears when he retired. Both times.
The Man: Amy Search, legendary frontman of rock band Search, serial marry-er.
Why: Defines rockin’ cool, charismatic, great hair (only ‘cos it signifies rebellion lah).
According to the mag: “Straight guys have always gotten all excited about other straight guys; we’re just more open about it now. It’s kind of the opposite of don’t ask, don’t tell. If you admit to having a man crush, no one will question your hetero credentials.”
BUT, there are rules to follow…
Firstly, “a man crush is NEVER about looks – it’s about character”. So it’s NOT ok if you’re into Justin Timberlake 'cos he looks hot with that 3-day beard.
Secondly, “it’s all about guys who emit an aura of power and toughness.” The winner of any Manhunt contest does not count.
Finally, if you have a man crush, “say it loud and say it proud. But don’t get overenthused.” Which means no buying of pillows with Tom Cruise’s face on it and displaying it in your car.
And by this definition, I’ve had 3 major man crushes in my lifetime:
The Man (or in this case, boy): Ricky Schroder, star of 80s sitcom Silver Spoons.Why: In the show, Ricky lived in a big-ass house with a big-ass train set that ran through the living room. And he always had the cutest girls going after him. Of course I wanted to be him!
Stuff I Did: Tried to copy his dressing so I’d get the same cute chicks he was pulling in the show. Didn’t really work.
The Man: Michael Jordan, the greatest athlete of all time.Why: Greatest athlete of all time.
Stuff I Did: Bought videotapes, t-shirts, jackets, caps, magazines and cards. Watched every single NBA finals game he was in over and over and over again. Wrote a song about him. Shed tears when he retired. Both times.
The Man: Amy Search, legendary frontman of rock band Search, serial marry-er.Why: Defines rockin’ cool, charismatic, great hair (only ‘cos it signifies rebellion lah).
Stuff I Did: Built scrapbooks, attended gigs, watched Sayang although it was the worst movie ever made, called myself “Zul Search” for a couple of years.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Tabloid Tales (every fortnight)
Here’s one I’ve never seen before, ohh…Sayang. Selling at RM2, it’s filled with the usual tales of the midly famous, the undead, and the unheard of.
The most interesting goss, however, involves this female personality who’s been in the news before for fighting at a nightspot. The latest, this firecracker was spotted drinking with a few friends and making obscene gestures at fellow patrons. Lindsay Lohan is now based in Malaysia??
Another interesting piece here is the 14 tips to look more beautiful for the ladies. Some of the tips include drinking more water, exercise, sleeping well, pampering yourself by going to the spa, and taking part in gotong royongs. Yes ladies, after doing your facials and manicures, make sure you volunteer to clean up your neighbour’s drains. Makes perfect sense, doesn’t it?
But here’s a tip you could really use, especially those who are constantly bothered by pesky hantu rayas. According to Antagonis, all you need is a couple of rotten goose eggs, recite a few hocus pocus verses and even the likes of Valdermot won’t even dream about getting close to you. If only Harry knew this…
And here’s the headline of the fortnight…
Loosely translated, it means, “Powerful spinsters bring happiness”. But guys, before you think there’s a complete guide on where to find these powerful spinsters, I’ll have to bring you back down to earth and tell you that the article itself is a rip-off, and a mere advertorial for some women’s products. Boo! Hiss!
The most interesting goss, however, involves this female personality who’s been in the news before for fighting at a nightspot. The latest, this firecracker was spotted drinking with a few friends and making obscene gestures at fellow patrons. Lindsay Lohan is now based in Malaysia??
Another interesting piece here is the 14 tips to look more beautiful for the ladies. Some of the tips include drinking more water, exercise, sleeping well, pampering yourself by going to the spa, and taking part in gotong royongs. Yes ladies, after doing your facials and manicures, make sure you volunteer to clean up your neighbour’s drains. Makes perfect sense, doesn’t it?
But here’s a tip you could really use, especially those who are constantly bothered by pesky hantu rayas. According to Antagonis, all you need is a couple of rotten goose eggs, recite a few hocus pocus verses and even the likes of Valdermot won’t even dream about getting close to you. If only Harry knew this…
And here’s the headline of the fortnight…
Loosely translated, it means, “Powerful spinsters bring happiness”. But guys, before you think there’s a complete guide on where to find these powerful spinsters, I’ll have to bring you back down to earth and tell you that the article itself is a rip-off, and a mere advertorial for some women’s products. Boo! Hiss!
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