Tag Archives: Video

Curry Night Song

Posted on August 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

A YouTuber added lyrics and pictures to mrbrown’s Curry Night song. (sung to Vincent) Not Vincent Wijeyingha, but that song, Starry Starry Night. But I am sure Vincent would find this pretty funny. [youtube]MhLozqBqPMk[/youtube]

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Sharon Au is Adorable in the 2011 Official NDP Music Video

Posted on August 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]VIgoiKKa9_E[/youtube] The song is called ‘In a Heart Beat’ and it’s cheesy as usual, but there’s no denying that Sharon Au was adorable as the mum in the video. I also liked the nostalgia of the kids eating satay. The … Continue reading →

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The Dead Fish Handshake

Posted on August 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

Been meaning to steer away from political topics, but I just keep coming back to them. Learnt something new today. I had no idea what a dead fish handshake was till I read about it on the internet, with Singaporeans … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

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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NTU Valedictorian Trinetta Chong’s Speech and the F-Word

Posted on August 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I was attending my convocation, back in the 90’s, I didn’t even want to be there. The whole thing seemed like such a drag, and it was. I don’t think we even had a valedictorian. I was just bored … Continue reading →

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Britney’s Niece Maddie Covers Her Aunt’s Song

Posted on July 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

Maddie is so sweet. In spite of the lyrics I find this wholesome and adorable. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RISpFp_FqXw]

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Movie Review: The Company Men

Posted on July 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

Anyone who has been through a retrenchment or had the heartache of searching for a job during a recession, will appreciate that this movie was made. Everyone else should watch it just so that you can have empathy, because unless … Continue reading →

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Emily Blunt was Charming as Young Queen Victoria

Posted on July 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

The NY Times didn’t give a positive review of the movie The Young Victoria, but I found it quite charming, especially Emily Blunt. Rupert Friend was sweet in the role of King Albert and the chemistry between the actors just … Continue reading →

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Ann Curry overwhelmed by Nadya Suleman’s Octuplets

Posted on July 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

I can’t help but be fascinated by this story. There is no denying that Nadya Suleman’s children seem healthy and beautiful, but how does anyone managed with that many kids and no financial means. The anxiety that must produce every … Continue reading →

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David Walliams & Quentin Blake: The Boy in the Dress

Posted on July 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

The Boy in the Dress is a passionate celebration of individuality as this review in the Telegraph reveals. “The theme of the book is that we should all celebrate our differences,” says Walliams, who reckons he wrote 10 different drafts … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

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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Too Cute not to Reblog: Singapore Shufflin

Posted on July 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

You just gotto watch this awesome, funny, energetic dance all over Singapore, at orangefoamfinger’s blog – I love it. And I guarantee you’ll watch this more than once. It’s addictive that way. And it’s something I would never do, because … Continue reading →

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Find your Childhood at Children Little Museum (Part 1 of 5)

Posted on June 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

This little marvel of what I first thought was a little toy shop, is actually a tiny museum of sorts. It’s within Kampong Glam in a little shophouse on 42 Bussorah Street. You can’t miss it. Look out for the … Continue reading →

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Tan Kin Lian – Will Donate More than Half His Pay to Help the Needy

Posted on June 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

So far Tan Kin Lian looks like the most promising candidate to me. I think that to donate more than half the Presidential pay, if elected, is a good call indeed. Especially to people who fall through the cracks in … Continue reading →

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Yann Martel: The Literate Leader

Posted on May 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]YDQs9YljpMg[/youtube] This video made me wonder what PM Lee is reading. Or all our ministers for that fact. That would be a fascinating revelation. Some people felt that Yann Martel was being pretentious, but I think he had every right … Continue reading →

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How China Trains it’s Kids to Become Olympic Champions

Posted on May 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

I would say torture rather than training. A 5 year old child made to live in a boarding school just to satisfy the dreams of his or her parents. Seems so cruel to me. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnxR1lLrkPg] Didn’t think I’d find a … Continue reading →

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More Cuteness from Little Prince William & Harry with Mum Diana

Posted on May 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

At Harry’s first day at school, William tries to help him, but he squirms away. It’s quite funny. Kids will be kids, whether they are royalty or not. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mebLYhQKqIY] A 2 year old William in an older clip. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYbEDKpROZY]

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Little Prince William Being Rowdy & Adorable Baby Harry

Posted on May 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

I just love the clip of how Prince WIlliam was the original Grace Cutsem (the little girl who covered her ears when Kate and William kissed). Princess Ann looked flustered and she had no idea how to control him. It’s … Continue reading →

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Old Home Videos of Princess Diana as a Child

Posted on May 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

You can see how much Prince WIlliam looks like his mum. Their faces as babies look remarkably alike. Almost identical. And Harry resembles his uncle, especially the red hair. I am just fascinated by vintage videos and even that vintage … Continue reading →

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So Singaporean

Posted on May 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

Thanks to Victor Tan who uploaded this on his YouTube channel. It was made in 2009, but it still relevant and a great summary of what it means to be Singaporean. [youtube]BIW7i0UT5j0[/youtube]

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#81. A Country that is Politically Awakened, & her People Care

Posted on May 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

It was heartwarming to see so many new faces standing up to be the voice of Singaporeans, and more importantly the voice of the poor and marginalized. I never felt more patriotic then when I heard these inspirational speeches of … Continue reading →

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