Tag Archives: Laughter

Kirsten Han’s List of 7 Unintentionally Funny Singapore Videos

Posted on September 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

Kirsten Han has brilliantly written about 7 Singaporean videos which are all unintentionally awkward and comical. Check out Kirsten’s full post at SEA Youth Say So, a wonderful new website by young writers in the region. This one of Ris … Continue reading →

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Ricky Gervais is Fearlessly Funny, and I Adore Him For It

Posted on January 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

Thank goodness for YouTube. I don’t watch regular TV, but thanks to YouTube, I didn’t miss the wickedly funny opening to the 2011 Golden Globe Awards, by my comedic hero Ricky Gervais. I guess we’re ok with with the brutally … Continue reading →

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Zoitz: Funny Comics

Posted on September 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

I found this web comic site hilarious. A tech saavy dad trying to explain where babies come from. Check out more funny stuff at Zoitz. Irritating statements.

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Hamm and Buble: Jon Hamm + Michael Buble = Comedy Magic

Posted on August 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

I’m always in the mood for comedy, so decided to post more stuff to make you laugh. Comedy in my experience is the best cure for any sucky day. This was the best skit I have seen on SNL in … Continue reading →

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My 2 Comic Heros in One Interview: Ricky Gervais Meets Larry David

Posted on August 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

If you’re a fan of the Office (original british version), Seinfeld or Curb Your Enthusiasm, you’ll love this.  It’s great that you have to be a certain age to truly get their humour. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpoKDo5cYNU]

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Harvey Norman Reminds Parents in Singapore: Your Children are Your Responsibility

Posted on July 31, 2010 by bookjunkie

I just found this pretty funny. It’s like Harvey Norman (Home Furnishing and Electronics Store) at Millenia Walk has had it’s fill of out of control kids and they’ve had it. Scooting about on skateboards, pressing every knob in sight … Continue reading →

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The Noose: Michelle Chong as the Obnoxious Auntie

Posted on July 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

I just love Michelle Chong’s spot on parody of the Singapore Obnoxious Aunty and Chua Enlai’s spoof of our Newscasters and their contrived accents.  This episode is from an old season, but it’s such a classic. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1AugMhReoM]

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The Noose Pokes Fun at Our Recent Freak Floods

Posted on July 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love this show that’s a parody of the local news and political situations in Singapore.  This time the Noose spoofs the recent flooding of Orchard Road in Singapore. It also spoofs how much employers ‘care’ about their employees. Watch … Continue reading →

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The Noose Takes on Betting in Singapore

Posted on July 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

The humour lies in Singaporeans being crazy about betting.  To understand the clip you should know that the Singapore government has allowed families to ban known gambling addicts in their families from the casinos and it’s called the exclusion order. … Continue reading →

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Glee’s To Sir With Love: An Ode to Teachers Who Truly Care

Posted on July 8, 2010 by bookjunkie

Teaching in 1960 vs 2010 {Image: Cagle Cartoons} When I was a kid I wanted to teach because as a child of the 70’s and 80’s, teachers were respected and we were all very timid, quiet and well behaved. The … Continue reading →

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Mum on Facebook

Posted on July 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

Found this video on Youtube. It’s so funny. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzgzbX1UdZ4]

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I Want a George Clooney Espresso Maker

Posted on June 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23j1B4-lroM] George Clooney plus John Malkovich equals brilliance! Seems like these two pros ad libbed the couch scene. If I had the red cube (that’s what they call it), I could have espresso everyday. My cousin bought one of these … Continue reading →

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Uniquely Singapore

Posted on June 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

This just sounds odd to me. It’s a place where your car will be washed by a group of people rather than a mechanical device which you drive though. A usual sight in Singapore. People crowding around to watch a … Continue reading →

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English – Sometimes You Are So Special (via Sunshine & Starlight )

Posted on June 11, 2010 by bookjunkie

I just love this post by Sunshine and Starlight and had to reblog. It reminds me why I adore the English Language. Here are 4 of my favourites from her marvellous list of extracted sentences from high school essays. If … Continue reading →

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#38. Getting the Uniquely Singaporean Jokes on ‘The Noose’

Posted on June 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb-FpMy_Eyk] I just love the produced in Singapore television show ‘The Noose’. It’s the best show on Singapore TV and mocks all things Singapore as well as our  news reporters. You have to understand Singlish and the issues here to … Continue reading →

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10 Signs I’m at Midlife

Posted on May 11, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love making lists so these are ten things that have been floating around in my head, a sure sign I’m at midlife. You might be too if…. 1. You don’t get the craze over toddler teen Justin Bieber (if … Continue reading →

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