Ego

 

AFOL= Adult Fan Of Lego

Sai Lang= Show hand/ Going all out to defeat someone

This was the scene during the first week of January 2015 on the local Lego  group.  It saw the release of the 2015 Lego sets in the local stores, so many rushed to snap up the desired sets. Some even posted  pics of themselves waiting for the store to open. Somewhat like Black Friday moment. Srsly.  

My reaction is pretty much summed up above... Ever since I joined the group I've seen many postings of their latest acquisitions. Some even had sets that were not released yet because they have connections with the company for some commissioned dioramas. I am glad to see the growth of Lego enthusiasts in Malaysia, but at times it sickens me  when ego seems to be stroked and there seems to be an exclusive "gang" that is hanging out there. I thought it was a place to meet other ppl  with the same interest... but somehow it is lost when everyone is trying to show off who gets the set first, doing a cool MOC (My Own Creation), or doing CS (Community Service) by buying many sets for other collectors... 

You can call me sour grapes, but I'm beginning to be like one online  friend of mine, who collects and not bothered to join any groups.  

And yes, social media has re-defined our egos. 

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Speaking Picture Comments

 

Come on, admit it... you'd always scroll down  to read the comments!!  Esp picture ones... I'm amazed  at how creative ppl can be, those comments are so hilarious!  

I've compiled some of my favs (I know they are plenty of others too) and wondered what will happen if we spoke it in real life...  Enjoy! 

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Radio Stations as you age

Yup, I still remember laughing  at the MTV advert (many years ago   ) promoting the oldies... It went like this, "Laugh, cry, vomit....or totally dig the classics!"  "Remember, one day you'll be old too..."  

Can't believe that I'm old already!!  Now everyday my workplace plays music from Lite FM... songs from like the 70s, 80s, 90s....  I can imagine my cousin asking that... and if you don't know who Rick Astley is, thank your lucky stars  that you're not THAT old... yet. 

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Human trends

Just when you thought the ice bucket frenzy was over...  Yeah, I'm a bit late as usual  ... wanted to draw this sooner but somehow didn't have the juice.  

Yup, some of the trends which humans  worldwide  are currently doing and have done in the past. Wonder what's next?  

And please don't keep doing the ice bucket challenge just because everyone else is doing it...  I'm also wondering how many ppl Googled "ALS" even before taking the challenge... 

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Just Sayin', Malaysia

Venturing a bit outside my comfort zone... Seldom touch on politics and sensitive issues but just for a change... After all, right to speak and freedom of speech only exists in certain places...

For my non-Malaysian readers, "Teh tarik satu, Kurang manis" means: "One pulled tea, Less sweet" Literal translation, that is...!! Don't believe me? Ask Google Translate...  

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Stating the obvious

For my friend.

Yes, it can be annoying when ppl come up to you looking for your neighbour... But I actually do it sometimes too, when I'm looking for a colleague in another department...

It has been really long since I drew anything. Hope this will kick-start my juice again...

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