Why So Serious?

 

All right, this may be a disturbing picture to many of us, but IMO, there is a profound truth behind Joker’s pet phrase.

Just compare him with his counterpart, Batman.

While the former is clearly enjoying himself as the villain, Batty seems to be perpetually under tremendous stress. Just look at that constipated look..

Batman may be the hero, but it is Joker who is having a life.

A good reminder for many of us who might be taking things a little too seriously at times…

 

 

The Dark Side

Was reading a composition of a sec 4 student last week, and I must admit I was pretty disturbed by it. 

It was not about the grammar or the vocabulary, but rather the plot which involved a lesbian woman killing her female partner in a fit of jealousy.

Since when have our students started to write on subjects like lesbianism and crimes of passion (is it even allowed)? If this is the kind of stuff that is coming out from the brains of our new generation, I am indeed worried about the future.

Call me old-fashioned if you want, but I am convinced that there are certain subjects that should be out of the boundaries of  the minds of our youths, which as it is now, are perpetually being influenced by pop culture, the mass media and internet. 

Look, just this morning, the headlines of a local tabloid was about a scandalous videoclip of a former actress being circulated online. If not,  it would either on a violent crime committed or some sports star engaging in some sordid affairs. With stuff like that being fed to the youths everyday, is it any wonder that society problems are ever increasing? 

No doubt, media need to sell their stories, but at what price? I am sure many of those editors or journalists have children on their own. Can they really touch their hearts and say the things they publish are the things they would be happy to let their kids read?   I think even they know the answer to that…

Are we pushing our youths to the Dark side of life?

Final Lost

 

Lost

Finally it has come to this… the final season of my favourite drama series, Lost.

It is time to get all the answers for those questions that has been building up for the past 5 seaons. The Island… Jacob… The Smoke Monster… Richard Alpert… the Numbers… the time travelling… oh, I just can’t wait!!

I always feel that it is important to have a ending for every show without dragging it for too long. Especially a show with a definitive plot like Lost. As what most people said, “How long can you be “Lost”?” (but apparently, one can actually “Prison Break” for more than 3 seasons… hmm…)

Just hope that the writers would be able to tie up all the loose ends of a very complicated storyline they came up with.  

(By the way, looking at the poster, it is quite clear who are some of the familiar faces we’ll be seeing again.)

Red and Blue

 

Wayne Rooney

Without a doubt, Rooney must be the most in-form player in EPL at the moment. But is he the best player in the world right now?

He could yet be… but until he wins a major trophy (Carling Cup not included) for Man United this season, it is too early to make that sort of claim. Even Ronaldo and Messi were crowned World Footballer of the Year only after they won the Champions League. 

As a United fan, I certainly hope he does….  

 

John Terry

It is one thing to fool around with multiple women, it is quite another to do that with your buddy’s woman. Just when the world was appalled by Tiger Woods’ exploits, the Chelsea’s skipper has really up the scandalous level.

Looks like he won’t be introduced to any of team mates’ WAGs anytime soon.  

My Heroes…

It was a great weekend for my sporting heores… with Roger Federer winning the Australian Open and Manchester United beating Arsenal 1-3 in the English Premier League.

Roger Federer… 16th Grand Slam, and counting…

What more can I say? I have run out of superlatives to describe this man. I mean, for someone who has won everything there is to be won, what more can we expect of him? Maybe the only thing left for us is to see how many more titles can he amass.

Even good guys can finish first.

Wayne Rooney, scoring his 20th goal against the Gunners

Of course, nothing is more satisfying than seeing my favourite football club beating it’s title rivals. Besides the expected goal from Rooney, it came as a pleasant surprise to know that Nani was the other hero of the match.

While the former has already cemented his status as a United legend, I hope this could be the start of a great United career for him. After all, even the great Cristiano Ronaldo took some time before becoming the player he is now.

Red Hot Devils

 

The amazing Wayne Rooney, scoring the winner against Man City

Not that we have not beaten City before, but somehow, this victory is much sweeter than usual. Not just because it was a Carling Cup semi-final match, but because of a certain Carlos Tevez who managed to rile the Old Trafford faithful with his goals (ouch!!)  and some unsavoury comments towards Gary Neville.

And just when City thought they could have the bragging rights after last week 1st-leg win over United, Rooney and Co showed which part of Manchester is truly the king of English football. Nothing is more satisfying than rubbing it in the face of your neighbours and ex-player.

Welcome to Manchester… City!!

A Tale of 2 Champions

My hope of a Federer/Nadal final were dashed yesterday when the Spaniard retired from the quarter-final match against Andy Murray with a recurring knee injury.

 

Nadal, another Rafa suffering from bad luck, besides Benetiz

But thank God, Federer managed to stick to the script by advancing into his 23rd straight Grand Slam semi-finals (gasp!!) by beating Davydenko. Just 2 more games for his 16th Grand Slam title!!

Federer, into the semis again… and again… and again… and again…

 

Australian Open 2010

World No 1, Roger Federer

At the time of my writing, both Federer and a fit-again Nadal have advanced through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open again… (what’s new?). 

So… could it be a Federer vs Nadal final yet again?

While the Swiss mastro has nothing left to prove, I would still love to have him defeating the Spaniard this time round to avenge that tearful loss in last year’s final.

As for Nadal… well, as much as I do sympathize with him for enduring a terrible 2009, he can wait till the Roland Garros for his next Grand Slam.

 

World No 2, Rafael Nadal

The Best Defender In the World

If anyone does attack you, it will not be My doing;
       whoever attacks you will surrender to you.

no weapon forged against you will prevail,
       and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.
       This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD,
       and this is their vindication from Me,”
       declares the LORD.

(Isa 54:15and 17)

Whenever there is an attack on me, I am always comforted by these verses. God will be my Vindicator!! Amen!!

*PS: I also happen to chance upon on the first line, which I felt compelled to include here, as it very clearly indicates that it is NOT God who is sending all those natural disasters, terrorists, or financial crisis upon us as punishments… contrary to what the worldly media would like us to think.*  

No weapon formed against me will prevail… not even Vader and his Nasty… eh.. Death Star.

   

How to be A Football Expert

Anybody can become a football analyst. Really.

Besides the ability to state the obvious (after the game), all you need to do is to rehash all the hackneyed cliches below in your tabloid’s football column and you’d never fail to sound like an expert. 

Eg:

1. When a strong team dominates but fail to score: “They fail to take their chances.” or the more elegant “They are wasteful in front of goal.”

2. When a weaker team is being dominated but manage to score: “They took their chance well.”

3a. When a team beat another team (equal in strength): “The manager’s tactics were spot on.”

3b. …for the losing side: “The manager got his tactics all wrong.”

4a. When it is a 0-0 draw, for the weak team: “It was great defensive play.” and usually follows by “The manager’s tactics were spot on.”

4b… for the stronger team: See No 1.

5. When a substitute comes on and scores: “It was a brilliant substitution by the manager.”

6. When a susbstitute comes on and fails to change the result: “It was a desperate substitution by the manager.”

7. When a team scores a last min goal: “They had the never-say-die attitude.”

8a. When a manager is doing well: “He is a master tactician.”

8b …. when (the same manager) is not doing so well: “Sack him!” 

9. When a manager thrash-talks and win: “He is a master of pyschological games.”

10. When a manager thrash-talks and loses: “He has lost the plot.”

It sure beats saying:

1. When a strong team dominates but fails to score: “They were UNLUCKY”

2. When a weaker team  is being dominated but manage to score: “They were plain LUCKY.”

3a. When a team beat another team (equal in strength): “They were LUCKY.”

3b. …for the losing side: “They were UNLUCKY.”

4a. When it is a 0-0 draw, for the weak team: “They were LUCKY.”

4b… for the stronger team: “They were UNLUCKY.”

5. When a substitute comes on and scores: “He was LUCKY.”

6. When a susbstitute comes on and fails to change the result: “He was not THAT LUCKY.”

7. When a team scores a last min goal: “They were LUCKY”

8a When a manager is doing well: “He is LUCKY.”

8b …. when (the same manager) is not doing so well: “He is UNLUCKY.” 

9. When a manager thrash-talks and win: “He was LUCKY.”

10. When a manager thrash-talks and loses: “He was UNLUCKY.”

Not that smart…

What would you say of this?