Not too long ago, I was insulted by a security guard whilst making a delivery. He flatly refused me entry. He waved his arm at me in a up-down gesture and said: "Wah lau, you wear until like dat, we can't let you in lah". While this was happening, the other two guards looked at me in a "You should know better" expression. What the -? And I was thinking: "What? And you're wearing a uniform designed by Mr Hilfiger?" I was stunned for a few seconds, mainly because of his sheer rudeness, and his ridiculous reasoning.
Firstly, do not question my fashion sense. For I have the impeccable fashion style of a modern housefly. Have you ever seen a badly dressed housefly? No, I don't think so. There you have it.
And secondly, did he mean that if I were to be in a suit, he'll let me in regardless of the purpose of my visit? Even if it was just to sell packet tissue paper?
To better convince you of the value of my attire, let me give you a breakdown of what I was wearing at that time.
1. Singlet from NUM, retailed at $45, limited edition, only about 60 pieces in Singapore, only for people who have had attended an event graced by the Minister of Education.
2. Bermudas, gift from friend who bought it overseas. Priceless now that he has emigrated (or is it migrated? Same thing to me, he flew there anyway).
3. Vintage sandals, retailed at $55, value increasing daily once I used the word 'vintage'.
4. Boxers, the emperor wears it too, priceless beyond words.
What happened after that was I simply turned and left. Pity the customer who had to do self-collection from that day onwards.
Well, you know, life is about choices.
You can choose to be rude and insulting; or,
you can choose to be rude and insulting, in good english.
Do not ask me the name of the company that I had had this interesting encounter.
I will not tell you that it is a high-tech MNC in the north.
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Mr Grumpy baker,
my friend keeps raving about your cakes all the time. I will not tell you she lives near orchard and works for the media !
So i decided to check out your website. Simple and nice. Surprise was your blogsite. At the end of a stressful week, I am laughing my belly (Err.. guts!!) out.
And I do wish to order a cake too from the funny man.
But keep writing on your blogs. whats life without a bit of fun :-)
no name whatsoever Alias Hema
Dear Hema, your friend that you did not tell me living near orchard and working for ST has been too kind. Some like it, some think it's just edible, some might not want to feed their dogs with it. I might even write about it. Personal preference and taste I mean, not dogs. Anyways, I'm glad I entertained your belly :)
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