so I took a walk
Going for the #TaliTenang event in Bangsar. No idea what I’m talking about? Here’s their press release:
Remember ‘KL Freeze in Union’? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…
We want to reunite with you!
So much has happened in the last few weeks that has cause our country to be buzzing with agreements and disagreements.
But we’re proud that despite all that’s happened, we the Rakyat, have managed to keep our cool.
Let’s celebrate the fact that we have grown up to be a level-headed cool lot! Let’s inspire those not-so-cool to be cool :]
Let’s do something symbolic. Come with a piece of rope/string and we will tie them together to make one long, beautiful, cool rope that represents each and every one of us.
We will then take our fantastic work of art on a short, 15-minute tour for our fellow Malaysians to see.
Come and join us! Anyone and everyone! All you have to do is:
1. Bring a piece of rope/string the length of your right arm [Any colour or texture]
2. Wear a white t-shirt
3. If you have a Malaysian flag, bring it along
I expect a few other twitterers I met at SMCKL to be there to. Wonder if I’ll bump into them. Will take photos if possible.
You Rais me up
To anyone not Malaysian, the #yorais tag must be pretty confusing. What with more important news at hand, like Cadbury’s handover to Kraft.
It started with this news article, where Malaysia’s Information Communication and Culture Minister (aka Censorship goon), Rais Yatim, basically said Malaysians shouldn’t get too into the whole internet business, especially in regards to twitter and facebook. ‘Cause it’s shady western stuff.
He also tells Malaysians not to make fun of non-net savvy people. Which we blatantly ignore.
Two tweets that best summed up the Rais issue:
When Prometheus stole fire from gods to give it to mortals, #yorais said to give it back. It’s evil. We don’t use dat kind of technology.
-akukelabu
Rais provides an unfounded & silly reason for people to turn their backs on something potentially useful/fun. This tweet also keeps to the “Yo mama’s so old” format.
OMG! I think the fire last night was Rais Yatim trying to send a message to his friends! kantoi! #yorais
- @leviasher
Not only suggesting that Rais has other clueless old-fogie friends, but it also references the fire in Tun Sambanthan. The fire in which the news thanks social media for the headsup. Flying in the face of Rais’ Amishness. Kantoi!
And one last tweet that’s tumblr related:
He so ancient he think Tumblr is how his kids bring water to school. #yorais
-@altimet
For more silliness, just search the #yorais hashtag or Spinzer’s blog.
