Aug 24 2008
Overheard…
The media marathon in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics can be trying, and at times, exasperating. But it also brings out the most curious response from all of us who were, and still are, engulfed by Olympics hysteria…
Overheard at a press conference…
“I would like to know where that picture was taken. I’ve never seen a sky like this in Beijing,” said Righteous Journalist, referring to a huge picture of Beijing’s Bird Nest against a clear blue sky.
“March 2008,” said NGO spokesperson.
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Overheard at the entrance at a former diplomatic compound converted to a high-end wine and dine establishment…
“Where are you going?” said a Very Young Looking Guard.
“To the restaurant,” said First-Time Visitor.
“Which one?” persisted the Very Young Looking Guard.
“Erm, I’m not sure. I was only given the address. How many restaurants are there in the compound?”
“One,” said Very Young Looking Guard.
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Overheard the morning after Beijing’s spectacular Olympics Opening Ceremony….
“My, how can Singapore beat that for its Youth Olympics Games Opening Ceremony?” said Concerned Singaporean.
“Well, we may have to borrow labour from our neighbours like Batam and Malaysia, maybe even the Philippines,” said Cynical Singaporean.
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Overheard the morning after Beijing’s spectacular Olympics Opening Ceremony again…
“My, how can Singapore beat that for its Youth Olympics Games Opening Ceremony?”
“Instead of the drawing scroll, we shall have a giant murtabak, complete with minced meat, onions and sardines…” offered Singaporean food-junkie.
“How about you borrow Zhang Yimou from China?” offered cheeky Chinese.
