Fann Wong embarrasses Singapore on BBC
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One talks cock. The other um ... swallows.
Who's going to up the ante next?
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God?Originally posted by charlize:One talks cock. The other um ... swallows.
Who's going to up the ante next?
satan?
The mormons?
how the fuck should i know charlize
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okay la. at least she said she doesnt touch politics. Second, she said she is grateful to be here.
I think zoe would be worse. -
Fann Wong embarrassed Singapore again?
What's new? She's Fann Wong. Did she speak Singlish again? -
fails to listen as a result......crappy answer
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firstly she was the wrong person to be choosen to answer these questions.
secondly, does she even understand those questions?
thirdly, does she speak fluent english? sounds more Spanglish to me.. -
Originally posted by Medicated Oil:
indeed discrimination is still there. but dont forget ppl like zhou riun fa n a few asian directors also manage to get in n stay there. n all r non-fighters.
The interview did highlighted one bias thing about Hollywood.
They still treat Asians as second class actors.
Unless the asian is a fighter or a *%!@, they are unable to break into the big screen. -
fiona xie in a melon advertisement.Originally posted by charlize:One talks cock. The other um ... swallows.
Who's going to up the ante next? -
Whatever Fann Wong or we said doesn't matter. The Gahmen don't care a shi T about what we think.
Straits Times put a poll in STI, asking do you agree with "Attracting more foreign talents"...honestly, it's a joke. Do anyone of you think that the gahmen care if we do not want more foreign talents? We can think all we want, do poll etc.
They just gonna fu c K care. -
Bottomline is SG always picks the most bimbo or stupid personality to represent SG...Why can't they pick someone with more intellect instead of someone who only looks good and can only utter shallow statements....
then again....no point defending SG....if this country wants to continue being a bimbo state...let it be...No wonder foreigners always see SG as a shallow country....I'm out of here -
Yup...if the powers that be wants to do something...they will do it whether we lesser beings like it or not....counsultative?? Oh sure......look who's kidding who....anyway...best thing to do its to be foreign talents ourselves in some other land....at least we will have wide open spaces and equal if not better job prospects compared to here...
To think that they always like to blow their own trumpet...thinking that this is the ideal place to work, raise a family etc....my foot...as I have always been brought up to believe that no where is perfect...you just have to make the best of what you have where ever you are...and I don't just mean in sg...
one talks cock and the other one swallows....heheh no wonder we have to bring in foreign talent -
Great, I will help you pack ....Originally posted by Coquitlam:Bottomline is SG always picks the most bimbo or stupid personality to represent SG...Why can't they pick someone with more intellect instead of someone who only looks good and can only utter shallow statements....
then again....no point defending SG....if this country wants to continue being a bimbo state...let it be...No wonder foreigners always see SG as a shallow country....I'm out of here -
The standard of general knowledge from our Mediacorp artistes is definitely lacking, more so when you realise you are about to get interviewed on BBC. Anyone who was preparing for such an interview would surely have been better prepared.
This only enhances the West's preception of Singaporeans and Asians as a backwater culture, too conservative and 2nd best to western practices.
Fann's response to the political question was 'decrepit' to say the least. She should have expected a robust line of questioning from the BBC, rather than naive dialogue.
This reminds me of Ms Singapore Universe 2001 when Mark Van Cuylenberg (Flying dutchman) had to prompt one of the contestants over a line of Q & A becuase she couldn't understand the question. -
hehe thanks Dogtor.....want to join me?
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Har?Originally posted by SubaruGirl:God?
satan?
The mormons?
how the fuck should i know charlize
Simsy
And har? -
Who cares about Singaporean watching it? If you follow or have some reading comprehension, you'll realise most of the posters are concerned about the face of Singapore portrayed to the rest of the world.Originally posted by dracky:Why do you guys care so much about a BBC program? It's not even shown in Singapore unless you subscribe to it. And if a BBC program wants to interview an actress and hope to elicit some insights on Singapore society, the program host is a dim-wit who has no clue about the status of Fann Wong in intellectual circles.
BBC is still a widely watched program throughout the world, and many viewers have little idea about what Singapore really is. Many only know Singapore to be a Chinese town in Southeast Asia. The term SEA makes many think of Indonesia or Malaysia where people have little freedom or rights.
Fann Wong did little to present a better or 'truer' view of Singapore, especially given this was such a good opportunity to do so. I agree that Diana Ser is a more international savvy persona and would have been a great interviewee. You have to admit that Fann is kinda, well, shallow. All she cares about is her paycheck tomorrow, whether her hair looks great, should she stop by Prada later or buy a new BMW. -
Hey, what's wrong with wanting a Prada?Originally posted by pwnz0r:Who cares about Singaporean watching it? If you follow or have some reading comprehension, you'll realise most of the posters are concerned about the face of Singapore portrayed to the rest of the world.
BBC is still a widely watched program throughout the world, and many viewers have little idea about what Singapore really is. Many only know Singapore to be a Chinese town in Southeast Asia. The term SEA makes many think of Indonesia or Malaysia where people have little freedom or rights.
Fann Wong did little to present a better or 'truer' view of Singapore, especially given this was such a good opportunity to do so. I agree that Diana Ser is a more international savvy persona and would have been a great interviewee. You have to admit that Fann is kinda, well, shallow. All she cares about is her paycheck tomorrow, whether her hair looks great, should she stop by Prada later or buy a new BMW. -
But why was Fann Wong chosen? Mediacorp made some big mistake in selecting her? Or BBC selected her 'coz she supposed to be famous since starring alongside Jackie Chan? But for her to represent the Typical Joe's opinion in Singapore... bad choice!!!
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Argh! Bimbotic Fann Wong. I already cringed when I saw the Shanghai Knights interview.....pseudo accent and poor grammar. Argh! Fxxx! This kind of brainless cb can drive Porsche.
But she reflected a true picture of a lot of us. Materialistic, not-so-perfect spoken English, political apathy etc. The bbc guy has gotten what he wanted. I wished they sent someone like Gurmit Singh or Elim Chew though. -
Do young people approve of Singapore being too restrictive or do they want greater freedom?
Well, my opinion is that young people here tend to be politically apathetic. No thanks to the govt having done such a wonderful job........in restricting the media and political podcasts over the internet. There are a number who are dissatisfied with the tight rein this govt has held and are looking forward to a change. Sad to say, this is very unlikely for the next 10 years at least. Awareness of politics amongst the young is growing though.
So it's inevitable that Singapore will become more relaxed?
It will.....but not that much....as long as the ruling party is still at the helm. They always have a way to right the wrongs and wrong the right, so...we are in a bit of a political and social retardation, if you know what I mean.
But will young people have the patience to wait?
We don't have a choice! It is this long wait which forces a lot of us into political apathy. One cannot really voice netizen views via the media and cannot organise talks crtiticising the govt. Only option is to join an opposition party and await their chance every 5 years of election. To even dream of an opposition party seizing power in our lifetime..... may after all, be only a dream.
Everything works in Singapore. There's a resort feel and there's cleanliness. But does it ever get on your nerves? Because it seems almost perfect?
You bet! It does get on my nerves. It's really a joy filming in other countries, seeing student demonstations and unorderly roads etc, just reinforces my belief that this world finds beauty in imperfection. Just take a cab out of Changi Airport and you will see this long....long....long stretch of road where the trees are all of the same breed and the same size. It's not coincidental but done on purpose to impress. Well, nothing wrong, just that it irritates me hahaha. -
Truly bimbotic, to the bone.
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Someone has to tell fann to shut up.Originally posted by newcomer:Truly bimbotic, to the bone. -
Originally posted by charlize:Har?
And har?
O_o found me funny eh?
Simsy -
dat angmoh also got bad expectations la. so why blame fann?
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Don't blame the angmoh for high expectations.Originally posted by Fey Mae:dat angmoh also got bad expectations la. so why blame fann?
Don't give excuse for fann for inexperience.
Fann is just stupid. The questions are not tough and can easily be answered by any JC students.