September 30, 2009
September 28, 2009
Ken-troversial issues again.
If don’t already know, there’s a hoo-haa going on about Ken spouting something offensive about Vasantham Star.
To folks who are lost, this is an excerpt from The Electric New Paper.
“WE’RE used to Ken Lim upsetting contestants and viewers alike with his acidic critiques on Singapore Idol.
But the head judge of the local reality singing competition may have crossed the line this time.
On the third season’s Top 13 performance show which aired over Channel 5 on Wednesday night, 20-year-old contestant Malaque Mahdaly, a culinary student of Arab descent, performed Hush Hush/I Will Survive by The Pussycat Dolls.
Ken’s comment – ‘That was amateurish, it lacks quality, but you’ll make a good Vasantham star’ – elicited some laughter from the studio audience.
Malaque then cheekily imitated song-and-dance moves from the TV trailer of Vasantham channel’s reality singing competition Vasantham Star.It is currently airing its third season and aims to unearth the next big Singapore Indian talent. But several riled members of the local Indian community did not see anything funny about Ken’s comments.
They are demanding a public apology as they believe his remarks are an insult to the show and its participants.”
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I chanced upoun many shout-outs in facebook, mainly from Vishnu (Vasantham’s well known celebrity and host), and Vadi PVSS.
Vishnu M. Anandh (September 24 at 8:30a.m.) : “The blood, sweat, tears and hardwork of so many contestants and the production team…Yet, it is so easy for an imbecile to blatantly make a demeaning comment about a Tamil show on national tv… The President should have an Obama moment and probably… write him off as a Jack@$$… And I’m darn proud to say that I’m a fan of that very show! Rock on, guys!”
Viki Vadi (September 25 at 4.11 p.m.) : “பொறுத்தது போதும் … Even friends from other races – true Singaporeans – are fed up with Ken’s words … who wouldn’t be?! Friends – especially of the Tamil TV community … I think the time has finally come for us to form a ‘STARS …9; (Singapore Tamil ARtisteS) grouping [just a sample name] … whether a union or non profit organisation.
What Ken Lim had said is once again going to be swept under the carpet by Mediacorp – but cannot blame them as they are sister cos and they wouldn’t want to be fined by MDA and hence can only play down the issue. But we need to form a civil soci…ety group – an entity which then can look after our artistes’ rights and even an apology from ‘Kens’ of the future.
If we do not form an effective grouping we are going to remain toothless, spineless and just a bickering bunch Tamil artistes who only make noise but never roar in one voice. Vinod, Elamaran, Vishnu, Ebi, Shabir, Chandra Mohan, Mathialagan et al … … its about time, right? When can we meet? – Vadi PVSS”
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And what has Ken got to say about this?
Ken himself was stunned when The New Paper contacted him about his controversial choice of words.
He insisted that his detractors have ‘totally misread’ his words as he meant them as a ‘compliment’.
He added that he wasn’t aware that there was a singing show called Vasantham Star until this reporter informed him of it.
Said Ken: ‘I made no reference to race and to suggest that I did and turn it around to a certain conclusion is just ridiculous. I am not interested in racial issues here.
‘Malaque’s a very good-looking girl, so I meant to say that even though she’s vocally weak, she can still be a star on Vasantham.
‘In my mind, her hair, make-up, moves and dressing made her look like a Vasantham star. I initially wanted to say Bollywood star, but it seemed too unrelated and distant.
‘And please, if I just slammed her on her vocals, wouldn’t I be contradicting myself by asking her to join another singing competition?’
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I, simply have no comments. I’m probably am too used to hearing all these racial criticism already. But I think Ken owes Vasantham an apology. He went a little overboard this time.
September 22, 2009
Tamil Movies
Anyone realised how Tamil movies are getting so worthless nowadays? Nowadays when someone calls me out to watch a tamil movie, I feel so sceptical.
So I’ve come up to a conclusion. I’m never gonna watch anymore tamil movies in the theatres unless it’s got Kamal or Surya in it. Admit it folks, these two people are the only actors who’s movies seem to be exemplary. The rest of the actors belong to the same old Masala Crap category. Adding Vikram to the same old Masala Crap category was indeed a disappointing and a hard choice to make….. But Kandasamy was really a total waste of time!
Yesterday, Vasantham Central decided to screen Villu for Hari Raya. I haven’t watched this movie before (Of cos, it’s Vijay’s movie. WHY would I wanna waste my time and money right.)
But I was too bored yesterday, so I decided to entertain myself with his comical scenes. And one scene was totally unbearable. Prita had warned me about that particular scene too.
Scene: Vijay and a villain end up battling it out on the top of a helicopter. The villain pushes Vijay out of the helicopter but, our hero Vijay managed to cling on to the bottom. At this moment the helicopter is about to crash. So while Vijay is dangling at the bottom of the helicopter, the villain tries to jump out with his parachute. Suddenly Vijay takes his knife and stabs right through the villain’s foot. At this point, the villain is unable to jump out as the knife has pierced through the bottom, leaving his foot stuck to the floor of the helicopter.
And Vijay manages to jump of the helicopter and suddenly, out of nowhere he’s seen with a parachute.
Now they show his girlfriend on a speedboat trying to call Vijay on his handphone.
Showing his ‘oh so cool’ mama stunts, he answers the call of his girlfriend. (While dangling on the parachute)
She: Where are you?
Vijay: Coming darling.
She: You promised to bring me for my friend’s birthday party! Are you coming?!
Vijay: Of course. Coming right away.
She: How! You gonna fly and come huh!
Vijay: Yes I will fly and come.
And now, he lands right beside his girlfriend, with a crossed leg. He looks so fresh, without a trace of tiredness or messy hair. Oh yes, and the parachute mysteriously vanishes.
How.. How.. How do they ever come up with such storylines? Avvvvv!!!!
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And to all non-indians. STOP ASSOCIATING TAMIL MOVIES WITH RUNNING AROUND COCONUT TREES CAN?
If you’re gonna be talking about Indian movies which always gotta do with coconut trees, it must mean that you’re a caveman. Cos this only used to happen in the 1960s. Tamil movies have songs… But no coconut trees. Get that?
To the Chinese: Would you like us to always associate all of your media stars with screechy voices & painted faces?
To the Malays: Would you like it if I come up with an accusation that all malays must suck in their sense of humour cos most Malay comedy movies are NEVER funny?
Ah. You don’t see a link do you? Same here. So please grow out of it, lah…
September 18, 2009
Top 5 list on what pisses me off
(P.S. You may find words here which you never heard and probably wouldn’t find in a dictionary. It’s deliberate. And yeah, this isn’t in any order. I divide my hatred to them as equally as I can.)
1) Punctuality
You know you have trouble when it comes to being on time. First few unintentional latecomers are excusable. But if you turn up late during every single occasion, it just shows how disinterested you are, with the appointment set, or with the person. If you are one of them, do something about it. Anything within 15 minutes is tolerable. But other than that, it’s just annoying.
What can be done:
1aa) Set your alarm earlier. (How much earlier depends on how late you usually are.)
1ab) Slap yourself with a porcupine EVERYTIME you’re late.
I’m sure you’d never ever want to be late again. (If you have difficulty finding one, lemme know. I can create something similar with homemade spikes.)
What you should be afraid of:
1ba) Karma. If you shall not repent for your mistake, the very important person who should be present at a very important date will be late for that particular appointment. And finally you’ll realize how annoying it is!
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2) Acting Cute
Ah, I don’t know how to explain this one. But I really hate attention seeking act cuters. (P.S. I know there isn’t such a word named ‘cuters’ but oh well… you get the point right?) These cuters tend to exaggerate everything in their act cute mannerisms which may include squeaky voices, biggified eyes and pouted mouths. This annoys me to the core! Obviously, I don’t mean those who do it once in a while for the fun of it. I’m referring to those who do it for the rest of their miserable lives. It’s annoying… Please….
What can be done:
2aa) Get the fact that not everyone can carry the act cute look, so you may end up looking like a puffer fish while acting cute. This might psychologically cause you to stop it yourself.
What you should be afraid of:
2ba) Someday the person who gets annoyed with your act cuteness might just take something heavy and hit ya right at your mouth. Yes, the one which pouts. And guess what? That might naturally help to make your lips look pouted. Even if it’s gonna be only for a while.
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3) Liars
This one annoys me to the core. There’s a reason why. But promise you won’t make fun. I don’t like liars ‘cos I’m way too honest lah. Trust me! I really CAN’T lie even when I want to. This makes me hate liars even more!
But on a serious note, I hate being lied to. Come on, no one likes being deceived.
What can be done:
3aa) The next time you lie, picture someone deceiving you the same way. Like you just did. You will tend to understand and not repeat it. (If you’re one of the rare species who feels good after picturing getting fooled, just kill yourself. You don’t deserve to live, you freak.)
What you should be afraid of:
3ba) Karma. Someone’s gonna lie. It could someone with a weird sense of humour who lies to you that you’re infected with toe-nail cancer and that you’re gonna die in 24 hours. And you’d only find out in Heaven. (When you actually died of heart attack after hearing the lie.) It would be just too late honey. So reform. Like from now.
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4) Animal Abusers
Animals are the cutest species on earth and I really despise people who cause any form of hurt to them. To be honest, I love animals more then I love humans. Simply ‘cos they’re so lovable.
What can be done:
4aa) Kill yourself. We don’t need you here. You’re just a pain.
What you should be afraid of:
4ba) Letting me see you in action. I will lead you to 4aa). 
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5) People who can’t control their lust
This is mainly referring to people who commit crimes like rape. It becomes worse when the victim is a family member. This also includes people who commit adultery.
What can be done:
5aa) Meditate.
5ab) See a doctor and get your condition checked.
What you should be afraid of:
5ba) Facing your conscience when you finally realize your actions lead to you breakin your own home.
September 17, 2009
Poverty is like punishment for a crime you didn’t commit.
I was very disturbed this afternoon after viewing this video. I hope rich countries could do something about such poverty stricken countries. So much of wastage of food, and so much of money being thrown into unneccesary expenditures.
Click HERE to view the video.
September 10, 2009
Was this supposed to be funny?
A young kid being taught to do this? I think their sense of humour failed, miserably.
Click HERE to see what I’m talkin about.
