I won't survive a zombie uprising...
Bear with me, I'm in the mood for pointless blogposts.
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Here's why:
1) How much non-perishable food you keep in your home? (canned goods, etc)
I have a few week's worth of food at home.
2) How long can you run before you need to rest?
I'm in OK shape, I can probably run a mile or so. Yes! Going to the gym finally pays off! I probably can run a little bit more than that. Even more so, if I'm chased by a bunch of zombies. Adrenaline does wonders.
3) How big is the population around you?
Very dense, I'm in a big city. Is it my fault that Singapore is so small and has a lot of ppl?
4) In the event of a zombie apocalypse, would you drive 20 minutes across town to find your loved ones?
Yes, they're probably in trouble and I must save them. Not 'save' them but at least, find out if they're OK.
5) Do you own any guns?
No. Ah shoot.
6) Assuming you got your hands on a gun, would you know how to use it?
I have a little bit of experience with guns. Hopefully I remember how to take off the safety catch.
7) Do you own a baseball bat, crowbar, machete, or other blunt or sharp item that could be used as a weapon?
Yes, I own some kitchen knives and hardware tools (e.g. hammer). I need to get me a baseball bat.
8) If your dearest loved one turned into a zombie, what would you do?
I'd run as fast as I could away from them and hope they're one of the 'slow zombies.'
9) When watching a scary movie and something jumps out at you, what do you do?
I scream and/or jump. <--- I can't lie!
10) If you were in a situation with a group of strangers where you had to choose between your own life and theirs, what would you do?
I'd make an attempt at saving them, but ultimately would look out for myself.
11) If you were caught outside during the onset of a zombie apocalypse, where would you most likely go?
Mall (apparently, going to the hospital/calling the police/going to the police station/going to your loved ones are bad ideas. Surprisingly, WALMART increases your survival. Now, why is that? Because this quiz is sponsored by them?! Nah, the most logical answer is because there are food/all sorts of supplies there. Another good option is going to the nearest fortified building and hide there.)
12) Suppose you've managed to find somewhere to hide, what's the first thing you would do?
Look for weapons. Barring the entrances is also a great idea.
13) Do you know how to make home-made explosives, such as molotov cocktails?
No. Gah....I need to go learn.
14) You hear a strange noise outside, what do you do?
I peek out the window to see if it's a zombie. Do not make any noise yourself. Ever.
15) What do you do in high stress situations?
I find the nearest leader and cling to them. Ok, it's embarrassing but at least, I admit it and strangely enough, it helps in survival.
Well, looks like I still have much to learn. I have to say that reading High School of the Dead manga has helped me to prepare for a zombie apocalypse as well, although I will warn you that it's rated for heavy fanservice and gory violence.
Let's hope I never have to deal with the real stuff one day. Heh. XD
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Thursday, July 12, 2007
Brad Pitt is bad for Asia....
This is super old news (dated 2002) but I laughed out loud when I dug this bit up.
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Too Handsome? Brad Banned in Malaysia
The Asian country's government bans a car ad featuring Brad Pitt because his looks would "plant a sense of inferiority among Asians."
TUESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2002 11:00 AM EST
By Stephen M. Silverman
A Toyota advertisement featuring Brad Pitt has been banned in Malaysia because it is "an insult to Asians," according to published reports. In an official sanction, the Malaysian government ordered the ads to be pulled because the sight of non-Asian faces such as the 39-year-old actor's would "plant a sense of inferiority among Asians," the county's deputy information minister Zainuddin Maidin tells the national news agency Bernama.
The widespread ads, hawking Toyota Altis cars, were featured on TV, billboards and in newspapers across Asia and were reportedly a favorite target of fans who swiped the posters off public walls and put them up in their own bedrooms. (The ad does not appear in the U.S.) "Why must we use their faces in our advertisements?" Zainuddin says. "Aren't our own people handsome enough?" He adds: "We barred the advertisement as it appeared as a humiliation against Asians."
There has been no comment from the Pitt camp.
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It's too bad I was in the U.S. when this happened (which is probably why I've never heard of this before). How retarded is this? Pardon my words, but if our Malaysian men were SOOOO handsome and confident in themselves, they wouldn't be affected by Brad Pitt's ad.
Besides, who is this Zainuddin to speak on behalf of Asian men, anyway? Dude, have you discussed this with Japanese or East Timor men? Look, if you and your buddies are feeling inferior to Brad Pitt, that's your problem. But pls, don't embarrass all the men of Asia, thank you.
Friday, July 06, 2007
There is a good reason one should blog immediately when inspiration strikes....
I can't remember the details of my past trips anymore! Guh....in the next few weeks (yes, weeks not days), have fun watching Mave struggle to describe her previous travels.
Hello Jakarta I
For example, I cannot remember the names of these delicious dishes I had with my friend at a restaurant called Dabu-Dabu.
I can't remember what constitutes each dish anymore but they were good. One dish stood up though because it was jackfruit cooked in a savory context. Fancy that!
More importantly, I had the chance to meet up my rotten brother (yes, we have such endearing nicknames for each other. I'm his expired sister. Don't ask.). His sister and mum tagged along and we had a pretty good meal together.
I noticed something, which I did not get to capture on camera. Security was HIGH at Hotel Mulia. I noticed it the moment I entered through the gates in the taxi limousine. There were poker-faced armed guards in dark blue uniforms who solemnly marched up to the vehicle and opened the doors. They looked into the backseat and used some gadget to scan for (heaven forbid) things that blow up under the vehicle.
Upon arriving at the hotel lobby, my bags and myself were scanned once again through that doorframe arch thingy that you thought you'll only see in the airport.
I was totally blown away (pun intended) when the similar security check was at the shopping mall. We had to open our handbags/bags for the security guard to look through before we were allowed to shop away.
That was an interesting eye-opener. Welcome to Indonesia, folks. XD
I didn't know that Hotel Mulia was one of the hotels with the highest number of bomb threats. I suppose that would explain the number of rich folks, diplomats...well, important-looking ppl in that hotel. Lucky me.
Here are some quick shots of the hotel inside.
