There are various ways of humoring people around you. I used to have put-down humor like the English, but over the years, this has toned down, as I realize it’s nothing but a devious way of criticizing others through teasing and ridicule. After putting them down, you quickly say,...
The World is Going to End A.K.A. Dunia Nak Kiamat
posted by Gallivanter
I find it amusing and hilarious at the same time whenever I come across a comment particularly from one race that constantly uses this line whenever we are faced with global tragedy. I wonder what goes on in their minds when they say this. Remark: ”Did you read the stories about babies...
How Tabloid Journalism Works
posted by Gallivanter
Our mainstream newspapers have gone to the dogs for many years now. With politicians putting leashes on reporting, we are fed with daily bullshit to “program” our thinking. This cartoon is a perfect rendition on how most rubbish mainstream media like TheSTAR, NST, Utusan, Berita...
Doggone Tamilians & Their Culture
posted by Gallivanter
[ad] I’m regurgitating one of my oldest blog posts with some updates. What’s with yesteryear Indians and the need to prolong an alleged culture? I can’t speak tamil for nuts but it doesn’t mean I’m not civilized. These folks been dwelling under the coconut husk for so long that...
The Falseness of the Malay Language
posted by Gallivanter
How many times did our so-called National Language of Malaysia changed over the years? From Bahasa Kebangsaan to Bahasa Baku to Bahasa Melayu now suddenly back to Bahasa Malaysia. Is there really a Malay language in the first place – aren’t MOST of its words come from...
The Origin of Gossip
posted by Gallivanter
Early politicians required feedback from the public to determine what the people considered important. Since there were no telephones, TV’s or radios, the politicians sent their assistants to local taverns, pubs, and bars. They were told to ‘go sip some ale’ and listen to people’s...
Politics & Badminton in Malaysia – First They Screwed Football Now This?
posted by Gallivanter
[ad] All of us know that when you mix politics up with anything, it usually screws up everything. Unfortunately, tell that to the Malaysian politicians who have been using sports as a platform to campaign for their self interests. They single-handledly destroyed Malaysian football. FACT. They...
Sing Song Saturday (Milli Vanilli, Elton John, Bobby McFerrin, 98 Degrees, Madness & Inner Circle)
posted by Gallivanter
[ad] Milli Vanilli – Girl You Know It’s True (1989) Who didn’t like Milli Vanilli, irrespective whether they were fakes and one of them committed suicide? They had hits that were so catchy it took the whole by storm. The funny thing, before they were found out, I remember...
Police Reports Megasale Carnival!
posted by Gallivanter
In view of the recent economical meltdown that is on the brink of pushing the Malaysian ringgit weaker than the US dollar (which is already weakening on its own), that shows the spirit of Malaysia boleh. If you notice, every day, for the last 2 months at least, there is a number of police...
