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KL Comedy

My sister introduced me to these comedians from KL and I immediately loved their show which lucky for me is on YouTube. The duo go by the name Comedy Court and they are just brilliant the way they’ve got the … Continue reading

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Funniest Moments at the 2012 Oscars

The red carpet would have been boring without this. I love Sacha Baron Cohen. He livened up an otherwise uptight event. [youtube]mhAg0COnqds[/youtube] And Emma Stone was perky, cute and funny. This was as good as an SNL skit, with Ben … Continue reading

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The Noose: SMRT & Spot on Singaporean Indian Accent

Most people who try to do a heavy Singaporean Indian accent fail miserably. Suhaimi Yusof on The Noose, nailed it. Chua Enlai does the Aussie accent. What do Australians think? Was it good? [youtube]AtkgtU6fz1Y[/youtube]

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More of Michelle Chong as Barbarella

Loads of local references and her Singlish accent is perfection. [youtube]vTh-R4pn_j4[/youtube]

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New Season of The Noose: Michelle Chong’s Tin Pei Ling Spoof

The last bit is the funniest. [youtube]D-jdYiggq9o[/youtube]

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Adele’s Someone Like You SNL Skit

I don’t like slapstick or gross humour, but I do love a good parody. [youtube]QJuSCPxTUvo[/youtube] The funniest bit for me is Andy Samberg’s expression and Coldplay.

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Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens

I have this song stuck in my head. Brilliant pick by Ricky Gervais and it appears at the end credits of one of my favourite shows Extras. I love comedies that are intelligent, poignant and more like real life. I … Continue reading

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Karl Pilkington Never Fails to Put a Smile on my Face

I was watching An Idiot Abroad 2 in the hotel room in Helsinki and was thinking, everyone the world over now loves Karl Pilkington. Brilliant stuff and here’s Ricky Gervais and Karl being interviewed on BBC. Karl always has this … Continue reading

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Singapore Presidential Candidates get Auto-tuned

Silly, but too funny not to share to take a break from the seriousness of the Presidential Elections. I thought Tony Tan’s voice got the most melodic treatment. [youtube]RqZOrwndVPc&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube] YouTuber by the name PE2011MusicVideos must have used some quite old … Continue reading

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Brilliant National Day Spoof Video: Another Home, with Chua Enlai & Tin Pei Ling?

Now this is what makes me feel patriotic and so close to my fellow citizens. Never thought I could be a bigger fan of Chua Enlai than right now. Just when I was feeling so jaded. I was thrilled to … Continue reading

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David Walliams of Little Britain gets a Cooking Lesson from Gordon Ramsey

This is so funny I had to share. I am now a big fan of David Walliams. I like when Gordon Ramsey seems shy and not his usual bully persona. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xN5BzKYye4&feature=channel_video_title] The fish looks so good. And if you’re not … Continue reading

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Tom Hanks Spoofs Toddlers & Tiaras on Jimmy Kimmel

This is 3 months old, but I just watched it and it’s hilarious. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPLWKBWkn3s] Not very absurd if you watch the actual thing. Quite horrifying that it’s not a stretch what’s happening out there. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-fph6VRfC4] All I can think of … Continue reading

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Evil Bunny Videos: Funny Singapore Cartoons (Satire)

Brilliant satire and I wish there was more. [youtube]14tPmbq1WGE[/youtube] For me nothing beats Singlish when it comes to humour. [youtube]wMszYyoUJHE[/youtube] This one is a classic – touched on the choping seats with tissue packets situation. [youtube]bPTC-KdJeGs[/youtube] And this one makes … Continue reading

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This is Why We Love Michelle Chong of the Noose

The boy who has been serving in the army has expressed remorse since the incident came to light, but I wonder whether domestic helpers continue to be mistreated. This is because there is no clear definition when it comes to … Continue reading

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The Sexist Interview: Young Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren was extremely poised, intelligent and witty, even then. It’s a fascinating interview, although sexist in some bits. I agree that school can be oppressive with all it’s rules and lack of liberty. At least in Singapore and in … Continue reading

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Did I Eat Crocodile in Vietnam?

Saw Crocodile Luc Lac at the lounge during the dinner buffet at the Sheraton Saigon. Luc Lac means to cook the small pieces of meat while tossing it in a wok or skillet. Well I didn’t dare touch it first … Continue reading

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Jim Carrey Dates an Indian Girl his Daughter’s Age

Well 24 year old Anchal Joseph is 8 months older, but still. They were both born in 1987. If I were the daughter I would freak out, but I am suspecting Jane Carrey is very open minded, unlike conservative old … Continue reading

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

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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Top 4 Funniest: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis

I just had to post these. Zach Galifianakis who shot to fame with The Hangover, is my comedy hero. His comedy seems so natural and effortless. Here are some of my faves from his ‘Funny of Die’ Youtube series. I … Continue reading

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Conan O’Brien Speaking Hindi in India

I am so impressed and I’m definitely team Conan. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIZCtDJtFPw] And now watch the making of that incredible mini movie. Looks like it was shot in Jaipur. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlzUdZWetK8]

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I Quit Facebook. Help! I Now Have Withdrawal Symptoms

I never knew I would feel compelled enough to quit Facebook one day. I also has no idea that quitting the social network that 500 million people are using, would be this hard. First thing you have to know is, … Continue reading

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I Don’t Have the Guts: National Unfriend Day

Did you ever wish that you had not accepted so many friends on your facebook page? Well Jimmy Kimmel has come up with a National Unfriend Day. He says that Facebook cheapens the beautiful thing we call friendship and I … Continue reading

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