It is always heartwarming to read motivating stories which uplift us. We may not be able to vouch for the story’s authenticity. But it is not important. What matters is that they capture our hearts, set us thinking and create a desire within us to act positively. The Jolly Good Times brings you stories which […]
Like most Singaporeans, I address those very much older with the utmost respect. I liberally dish out salutations like “Aunty” or “Uncle” without batting an eyelid. My own experience emboldened me that it’s a harmless expression and the right thing to say. Whenever I greet an elderly neighbour with “Good morning Auntie”, she reciprocates with […]
I once attended a seminar on alternative medicine. The presenter explained: “If we apply this herbal ointment on the affected area, the pain will be ELEVATED. She had obviously confused alleviate with elevate. She used “elevated” which means raised, uplifted, high up, etc. The right word should have been ALLEVIATED which means less severe. Paiseh […]
Feroz stepped onto the weighing-machine… 119kg adorned the scales! He had almost gained back all his weight that was lost in the gym! Feroz had always been on the heavier side and maintaining weight, according to him, was for those with superhuman strength. “Mortals like me can’t stay away from snacking. It is impossible to […]
It is always heartwarming to read motivating stories which uplift us. They capture our hearts, set us thinking and create a desire within us to act positively. The Jolly Good Times brings you stories which have been told many times but they never fail to warm our hearts each time: This happened about 100 years […]
A bartender friend recounted this incident to me — Let’s call him Jim. A stunning lady patronised the pub he was working. Jim fondly recalled: “She stood out amongst the party-goers. She exuded confidence as she mingled. It was about her clothing, her make-up and the way she caressed her hair. I felt the most […]
The Ballon d’Or is the most enviable trophy for any football player. When the word is mentioned, the pronunciation oftentimes slips but it’s unmistakably synonymous with Messi and Ronaldo. They have dominated it for the past decade — winning 5 times each. What is Ballon d’Or: It means Golden Ball and France Football has been […]
A tagline is a catchphrase or slogan commonly used in an advertisement. It is a very powerful tool. The idea behind it is to create a memorable phrase that will capture the audience’s attention. When we say, “Finger Lickin’ Good”, what conjures up in our mind is unequivocally Kentucky Fried Chicken. For a great tagline, […]
Every 18-year-old Singaporean male goes through this rite of passage. It’s a transformation where boys become men. Yeah, I am talking about National Service where one has to soldier on for two years before he embarks on his university studies or working career. I’ve always marvelled how the army can transform a freshly out-of-school boy […]
Singlish is a colloquial English spoken by a number of Singaporeans — Sentences punctuates with “lahs”, “mah” or “lor”. It is a “Rojak”(unique blend) of Hokkien, Cantonese, Malay, Tamil and Punjabi, amongst others incorporated into the English language. An old joke on Singlish goes … A Caucasian sat beside a Singaporean girl in an aeroplane. […]