The Superstar
Thursday, June 30th, 2005Just finished watching the results for Wednesday’s and Thursday’s quarter-finals. One thing which annoyed me, was how the guy with the highest points [37 over 50] got eliminated! Not that I’m a particular supporter of this contender, but I could sympathise with him about the cruel facts of life.
This is not about who can sing the best. It is actually a popularity contest in disguise. Or rather, it’s a contest to see who has more friends [and fans perhaps] who are willing to part with their money to root for the contenders.
Saying that it’s a popularity contest satisfy the reason why some of them are able to go through to the next round, even without the liking or approval of the judges. Somehow it justifies the reasoning why this is called Project Superstar. She doesn’t necessarily have to have the best voice in the competition, she just needs the audience’s support, and perhaps a big group of friends would help much too. Well, if the participant got her votes purely from supporters which arose out of the competition, I’d say that she is on her way to stardom.
Then again, we have those who rely on the big group of friends and boyfriend’s friends [for example], to get all the votes. Eventually, the sales of albums would still depend on fans, just how much can friends help out?
The poor guy, in a moment of helplessness and irritation, said to the rest of the contenders to "do their best, and try to relate to the audience, because good singing isn’t everything". In a way, I could see how annoyed he was with the results, and that was his subtle display of dismay. Poor thing.
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I went out with Gina today, which was supposed to be her birthday celebration. In the end, I forgot to bring her present [which was bought a few weeks ago!] and I ended up getting a dinner treat from her. Thanks Gina! Now, this made me feel as if I were the one having the birthday. Ha ha. At 20, you’re neither a minor, nor an adult in the eyes of the law. It’s a very dilemmatic age, so to speak. Oops. =X
She arrived fashionably [literally] late, about 5 to 10 minutes? Her idea of "I’m about to reach" is very different from mine. Haha. Anyway, nice skirt! =P
We had our dinner at Cafe Cartel, and the venue was changed from Plaza Sing to Raffles City, as the popular girl was meeting her friends for a second round of dinner. But we were so full towards the end of the meal that she protested that she could at most stuff a dessert into her tiny stomach when her friends are having dinner.
You should have seen the table which was next to ours. They were first-timers, and this fact I know because I overheard the waitor popping that question. And no, I wasn’t eavesdropping! Remember I said that the tables were cramped together at Cafe Cartel, Raffles City?
In the end, they ordered a huge platter [I think it was more meant for 3-4 average eaters], just for the both of them. The waitors were exceptionally nice to them, and even offered to help them pack the remaining portions should they not be able to finish the food.
What about poor Gina? She also couldn’t finish her food what. They should pack the corn [side dish] for her mah, so she could eat it at home, or I could feed it to Momo! =D
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After our hearty dinner, we were on our way out of the cafe, when Gina mentioned that we were wearing the same slippers! Except that hers was of a darker colour than mine, and I later found out that hers was slightly cheaper than mine. -.-"
Same brand, same design, different place of purchase, and she got it cheaper! KNS! Seriously, I wouldn’t have noticed it, but it is indeed such a coincidence. Hehe.
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Went Mango to shop around, and it was interesting to see the mess the store was in. Even after some discount, the bulk of the items were still quite pricey, but just not as expensive. Rather, I accompanied her to shop around since I don’t think I can wear anything from there, and the bags and shoes didn’t appeal to me.
The way some people flip through the flimsy clothings reminded me of how aunties would pick pieces of clothes from a pasar malam [Night Market]. Except that the latter would prolly pay much lesser for her picks. Heh.
Someone came to join us for a while. After wishing Gina happy birthday, that someone went off. Busy person, who was ever on the phone for voice calls and SMSes.
Don’t know why, but it feels a tad strange and distant. It’s just rather queer, how I’m putting up the invisible wall. Hmm…
Once again, happy birthday Gina, and I’ll "return" you your present the next time we meet, and make it fast, so it doesn’t have to be too belated! =D
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All the best to Regina for her ballet performance! Though I couldn’t be there personally to root for her, I’m sure it will be a smashing performance at the Expo! Gambatte!
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Finally going to visit the pasar malam near my place. It is great to have close friends, who are living even closer to you! It rocks. =D





