Well done mates

Picture: New Zealand Herald Sometime in August 1991, my kayaking partner and I tried to keep a watch out on the horizon for any sign of landfall as we sought to reach Tioman Island in Pahang State by kayak. It was the twelfth day of our trip, and we’d just endured what we felt was […]

Another world first

Now, where did we keep the parking coupons? Cos we’re gonna be here for awhile… – Photo by Telstar Logistics Singapore Airlines now holds the record for the first Airbus A380 to be stuck on a grass verge. None were hurt, except for Singapore Airlines, who also suffered the ignominy of having this piece of […]

Less useless

Now you can paralyze would-be assailants to your own beat! The Taser C2 now comes with a built-in MP3 player and leopard print design and leather case! Via smh.com.au: The 12 Taser guns recently bought for the Public Order and Riot Squad cost $30,000. For an extra $US80 ($90) apiece, officers could have an MP3 […]

“Espire” already, are you sure can use?

Unfortunate name for a condom, given the local variation in pronouncing certain words: Technorati Tags: condom, name, engrish, singlish, singapore, 7-11, it’s a store and more, branding Facebook Comments Box

Highway codes

Photo by ohad* The other day while driving home, Naomi asked me what the universal sign for “your headlights are not on, please turn them on because it’s nighttime and you’re being a complete idiot if you don’t turn them on right away”? was. I told Naomi that I didn’t know, but that I had […]