Is this Paris?[… ahem, ahem]Yes, I think it is Paris.[… ahem, ahem]But I’m not sure…[… ahem, ahem]Yes, it must be Paris. In case you’re wondering what the hell is going on, this isn’t a write-up on some stupid game show for people with irrepressible throat itch. Rather, it’s a little reflection of my trip to… Read More »
The majority of us always believe (or are led to believe) that the only four-letter profanities start with either an “F” or “S” (and maybe even a “C”). We don’t think it’s a good idea to print these swear words right here. Suffice to say that the first rhymes with “phuque”, while the second involves… Read More »
You may have noticed that the three favourite media spins in the Straits Times recently are the wonderful capabilities of the Singapore Armed Forces, the hitherto undiscovered softer side of Lee Hsien Loong, and the many benefits for having babies – though not necessarily in that order. Judging from the number of pages devoted to… Read More »
Ever since the “Whiter than white” piece appeared, I have been invariably labelled as a “Steve Chia defender” and “supporter of lose [sic] morals”. How one article can make me either mystifies me, especially when our revered Straits Times journalists regularly churn out “commentaries” to justify dubious causes. In praise of conspicuous consumptionLooks like I’m… Read More »
Barely a day passed in late December without further exposé of a local politician’s “adventurous streak” in the Straits Times. No prize for guessing I’m referring to the National Solidarity Party’s Steve Chia. Funny isn’t it? At no time during the opposition’s entire existence have they been given so much coverage in the local press.… Read More »
This series is now into its fourth instalment and I’ve yet to receive any negative feedback, apart from the well-intentioned advice to rein in the punches. This worries me. I can’t believe everyone would agree with everything I’ve countered in this column, and I certainly can’t believe everyone would agree with everything that has been… Read More »