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I refer to the letter printed in ST forums dated 20 September 2004.
A reader wrote in complaining about Power98Fm’s DJs making unkind remarks about divorcees.
At the rate things seem to be moving, we need foreign talents to replace our local DJs pretty soon, if our local boys say something crude or just not socially accepted in Asian culture we are lambasted with labels that state we are insensitive or just plain rude/ low crass. BUT if an angmoh were to say it, everyone would think his a cheeky fella and laugh along with him because its in their culture to be more naturally open and speak more freely. So what gives?
Why set double standards for ourselves? We are using the same sort of mentality the SPGs have. We belittle ourselves when some of us try to express themselves, and when others do it we congratulate them. Whose the one hiding in the hole here? Its high time people start accepting that there are others who talk more openly, think more openly and have a sense of humour. For pete’s sake this aint the HAN Dynasty, we don’t walk to towns, we speak English not dialects when we converse.
If the listener who wrote in found the comments insensitive, I think she should open her eyes a little wider, JA’s line pales in comparison to what TV talkshow hosts like Jay Leno or Letterman have sprouted thus far, u want a taste of the media? Go listen to Howard Stern, his shock antics on US national radio has earned him notoriety worldwide.
What the listener is doing is limiting creativity, how can we progress if backward mongrels like her continue to dog the system with prehistoric ramblings? As long it is done in good taste I don’t see the point in apologizing for what he said.
In fact there was nothing sensitive about it at all. If people going through divorces are that easily affected by a DJ’s comments, I suggest psychiatric help immediately. JA simply added his 2cents worth, is that so hard to accept? If a government body were to state that, then an inquiry would be called for.
Hakiel had to go because the lewd remarks he gave were uncalled for, that was understandable, but this? This is pure absurdity. As a former student of Mass Communications I find it disheartening. If DJ’s were to watch every word they said, pretty soon we would need scripts instead of spontaneous banter on air. Live Radio broadcasts were be pretty much dead, done in by Dodos like Miss Tan…
Other News…
ValueAir is considering cheap flights to Perth – Whoopee!! This translates to me flying back to SG as often as possible and anyone in SG coming to see me for as little as a few bucks! *wink *wink
My dad is buying me a brand new PC, just went Hardware zone to get the latest on specs and prices, I can get a decent system for $1750 hehe…
NATAS Travel Fair is on this weekend at Suntec City Convention Centre Halls 601 - 603 I think. Lots of bargain holidays up for grabs! Baby we’re going there this Saturday for to make our delayed holiday plans =P
Watched DodgeBall on Sunday with my family and Erin, what a racket Ben Stiller is. I haven’t laughed this hard since 50 First Dates. Low brow comedy is still the best! 4 out of 5!
A reader wrote in complaining about Power98Fm’s DJs making unkind remarks about divorcees.
At the rate things seem to be moving, we need foreign talents to replace our local DJs pretty soon, if our local boys say something crude or just not socially accepted in Asian culture we are lambasted with labels that state we are insensitive or just plain rude/ low crass. BUT if an angmoh were to say it, everyone would think his a cheeky fella and laugh along with him because its in their culture to be more naturally open and speak more freely. So what gives?
Why set double standards for ourselves? We are using the same sort of mentality the SPGs have. We belittle ourselves when some of us try to express themselves, and when others do it we congratulate them. Whose the one hiding in the hole here? Its high time people start accepting that there are others who talk more openly, think more openly and have a sense of humour. For pete’s sake this aint the HAN Dynasty, we don’t walk to towns, we speak English not dialects when we converse.
If the listener who wrote in found the comments insensitive, I think she should open her eyes a little wider, JA’s line pales in comparison to what TV talkshow hosts like Jay Leno or Letterman have sprouted thus far, u want a taste of the media? Go listen to Howard Stern, his shock antics on US national radio has earned him notoriety worldwide.
What the listener is doing is limiting creativity, how can we progress if backward mongrels like her continue to dog the system with prehistoric ramblings? As long it is done in good taste I don’t see the point in apologizing for what he said.
In fact there was nothing sensitive about it at all. If people going through divorces are that easily affected by a DJ’s comments, I suggest psychiatric help immediately. JA simply added his 2cents worth, is that so hard to accept? If a government body were to state that, then an inquiry would be called for.
Hakiel had to go because the lewd remarks he gave were uncalled for, that was understandable, but this? This is pure absurdity. As a former student of Mass Communications I find it disheartening. If DJ’s were to watch every word they said, pretty soon we would need scripts instead of spontaneous banter on air. Live Radio broadcasts were be pretty much dead, done in by Dodos like Miss Tan…
Other News…
ValueAir is considering cheap flights to Perth – Whoopee!! This translates to me flying back to SG as often as possible and anyone in SG coming to see me for as little as a few bucks! *wink *wink
My dad is buying me a brand new PC, just went Hardware zone to get the latest on specs and prices, I can get a decent system for $1750 hehe…
NATAS Travel Fair is on this weekend at Suntec City Convention Centre Halls 601 - 603 I think. Lots of bargain holidays up for grabs! Baby we’re going there this Saturday for to make our delayed holiday plans =P
Watched DodgeBall on Sunday with my family and Erin, what a racket Ben Stiller is. I haven’t laughed this hard since 50 First Dates. Low brow comedy is still the best! 4 out of 5!
posted by Jecht at 11:56 AM
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