Living In Kuala Lumpur

I love living in Malaysia (Truly Asia) but some things really puzzle me about the locals in Kuala Lumpur. My meagre brain is unable to comprehend quite a number of things about the behaviour of certain Malaysians.

During Ramadan, why is it called "fasting" when the people "fasting" are doing everything so slowly? Maybe Ramadan should be a month of "slowing".

Why does the Indian dude taking your order at the "mamak" eatery wiggle his head sideways when you order something as if to say "No" when he really means "Yes"?

Why do the Chinese food vendors charge a higher price than usual if you place your order with them in English instead of Chinese?

How come the punters at Genting casino yell out "PITCHER! PITCHER!" when playing Blackjack? Are they impatiently requesting for another pitcher of beer because they are so thirsty?

Why do people like recording the license plates of motor vehicles involved in accidents and then utilise those numbers for their lottery gambling addiction?

At cinemas, why there is there a dude in one of the prime seats operating some sort of video camera device during the show?

How come motorists that have been pulled over by the police have to hand over money along with their driver's licence? I thought fines are usually paid at some sort of office?

Finally, how come I saw a bloke sprinting very quickly the other day while carrying a ladies handbag before jumping on a passing motorcycle which his mate was driving? Surely he would have been able to run faster to catch up to his mate if he wasn't carrying a handbag?

I know I asked a lot of questions but I am truly confused by all this Malaysian behaviour.

Right, I'll get my coat.....

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Britney Spears Disgraceful Advertising

Britney Spears doesn't appear in the media or consumer market enough. In fact, I won't be happy until I'm dancing around in Britney brand clothing doing Britney style dance moves as I watch Britney's latest music video while drinking Britney branded Diet Cola and wearing Britney's latest fragrance. That way, I can really delve into and explore my feminine side. Actually, her latest venture is to release yet another perfume.

This one's called "Believe" because the advertising campaign is trying to convince the hopefully naive public that the picture featured in the advertisement is really what she looks like in 2007. The audience would have to be dumb teeny boppers with no taste in music to buy this idea. Oh wait. Perhaps this advertising campaign does have some merit after all.

My guess is that the image on the right was taken around the year 2000. You know, before she became a joke and before she lowered the world population's average IQ by having 2 kids with tryhard rapper Kevin Federline. Look at that toned washboard stomach in the picture advertising the perfume. Surely this picture was taken long before she got knocked up by K-Fed.

Maybe I'm being a bit harsh on the formerly wholesome Miss Spears. Despite all my criticisms about the former queen of teen pop and despite her bald cranium, I must admit.....I still definitely would!

Right, I'll get my coat.....

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Roger Federer Wimbledon Clothing

Swiss world number 1 tennis player Roger Federer played with style this year to capture his 5th consecutive Wimbledon title equalling the record held by former Swedish player Bjorn Borg. Federer also looked stylish in his traditional white pants and blazer.

However the excitement of beating Rafael Nadal in 5 sets during the Wimbledon final must have got to him. He put his pants on backwards for the presentation when he received his trophy.

Maybe that's the European style for pants these days reserved for celebrities and the sporting elite. Either way, I have to refrain from observing the butts of other men so closely.

Right, I'll get my coat.....

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