Archive for 'Tongue in cheek'
Rambutan - Tico, tickle or twaddle berry
Those who watched the recent episode of Ugly Betty, especially Malaysians, would have been flabbergasted when a red hairy fruit is referred as “Tico berry”.
“Tico” is simply the name commonly used to refer to Costa Rica’s native inhabitants, which is also widely used to depict beautiful people.
In the said Ugly Betty episode, “Tico [...]
Posted: February 24th, 2010 under Nature - Plants, Tongue in cheek.
Tags: rambutan, tropical fruit
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Blame it on Parameswara
“If the facts don’t fit the theory, change the facts” Albert Einstein once said. Yup, history is a fable agreed upon. Here’s the proof that anyone can make history – or make it up!
A few hundred years ago, Malaysia was different. The only inhabitants were Orang Asli, who formed tribes and spoke in [...]
Posted: May 29th, 2009 under Tongue in cheek.
Tags: history, Malaysian, Penang, tour, tourism
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Aliens go green
They land on earth for all kinds of reasons. ET got lost, Clark Kent need a new home and Mork to muddle with Mindy.
And like all aliens, Klaatu asks to see our leader but he didn’t say “I come in peace”. Here’s the twist: Imagine an eco-activist alien that gives humans the stick if they [...]
Posted: February 23rd, 2009 under Tongue in cheek, View - Diary entries.
Tags: conservation, environment
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Charity Trek - Mont Kiara International School
Volunteering work in jungle fringed villages takes a lot of dedication - and pure grit.
Hosted by Outskirt Outreach, on 12th April 2008, a group of teachers from Mont Kiara International School, Kuala Lumpur, did their part for the less fortunate by hauling stacks of clothes on backpacks to donate to poor Orang Asli families in [...]
Posted: April 21st, 2008 under Tongue in cheek, View - Guestbook album.
Tags: charity, Malaysia, Orang Asli, travel
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