i saw that part too.Originally posted by CoolMyth:I thought I was seeing the President suddenly turning right ask that major, which guy to stop and ask....![]()
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If that happens, a general would be the Contingent CommanderOriginally posted by Gordonator:correct. in fact i have never seen a contingent made up of officers before.![]()
Originally posted by borntolive:u see any suspicious looking person nearby?
no sir..but hey sir wad sthe red dot on your middle of yr forehead
They never do zoom inOriginally posted by Gordonator:well, today president nathan talked to one person from all the 4 guard of honour contingents, including that girl from the police contingent.
anyone can read lips here?![]()
Originally posted by laurence82:can see its quite choreographed
the two escorting officers seems to know exactly when to stop, their actions are simultaneous and fast
and i am not sure if nathan gabrah, but before one of the guys finish talking ,he turned away and continue
What you want them to do? Focus on the red spot?Originally posted by lemonie22:i also noticed one thing. the 3 guys from SAF which the president talked to seem to be staring right ahead (above the president head as they are taller than the president). Only the lady from the SPF look at the president. Sincerity? Are the 3 guys nervous? Or issit out of respect?
The 4 are chosen beforehand, have to submit their particulars, but dunno to the ISD or MSD...Originally posted by CoolMyth:Insider Info, everyone, before the parade, they will decide on someone to be "questioned" by the President, best unit, army, air force, navy, police etc. Even the reply is taught to the person involved.
Unfortunately, the President missed the cue once and forgot to stop in front of the designated personnel, resulting in him just kept walking past the contingent and making everyone in the contingent surprised.![]()
GOH are told not to make eye-contact wif the Prez. Juz look straight. Even he walk past also not suppose to beo him, juz keep looking straight.Originally posted by lemonie22:i also noticed one thing. the 3 guys from SAF which the president talked to seem to be staring right ahead (above the president head as they are taller than the president). Only the lady from the SPF look at the president. Sincerity? Are the 3 guys nervous? Or issit out of respect?
chey...so cheorographed...like that no surprise element........wonder if he ever ask the wrong man.Originally posted by Zooish:The 4 are chosen beforehand, have to submit their particulars, but dunno to the ISD or MSD...
1 GOH is chosen frm each of the 4 contingents, they are representative of CMIO - 1 chinese, 1 malay, 1 indian, 1 others (usually eurasian), plus one of them must be girl (usually police cos army, airforce confirm no girl one).
There is a coloured sticker pasted on the ground in front of the chosen GOH and the Prez looks out for that coloured sticker so he knows who to talk to.
Typical questions will be asked like "are you proud to be in the parade blah blah..."
During my year 2003, the Prez pah jeow didn't see sticker for my contingent and walked right by w/o stopping. My fren who was 'the chosen one' was like tamade, told all his frens and relatives that Prez will be talking to him, in the end malu, never got to appear on tv.
Originally posted by Zooish:GOH are told not to make eye-contact wif the Prez. Juz look straight. Even he walk past also not suppose to beo him, juz keep looking straight.
Then he tell that commando muz vote for him rite?Originally posted by sgFish:one of them replied 21...i think it was the one from the commandoes. so he was prolly asking his age
Originally posted by Zooish:Then he tell that commando muz vote for him rite?
Prez: How old are u?
Commando: 21, sir
Prez: Then u better vote for me, understand?
Commando: dowan, sir
when in parade, SAF soldiers are to look straight infront without moving ur eyeballs or neck.Originally posted by lemonie22:i also noticed one thing. the 3 guys from SAF which the president talked to seem to be staring right ahead (above the president head as they are taller than the president). Only the lady from the SPF look at the president. Sincerity? Are the 3 guys nervous? Or issit out of respect?
Commando: No SirOriginally posted by Zooish:Then he tell that commando muz vote for him rite?
Prez: How old are u?
Commando: 21, sir
Prez: Then u better vote for me, understand?
Then he will retire early...haha.Originally posted by Honeybunz:Every year at the start, a certain officer will stand in front and ask the President for permission. Then the President will nod his head and say yes.
What if one day the President decides to shake head and say "No, cannot!"