Read this article in The Star entitled ,
From the article,
“It’s official – having a best friend is now deemed as an “uncool” thing among the youth.
A recent study concluded that the best friend concept is becoming a thing of the past, with youths preferring instead to hang out with a core peer group (simply put: A bunch of buddies)
In addition, these core peer groups would occasionally include other friends within their circle with similar special interests, which aptly enough are labelled as Passion Groups.“
Yeap,kinda agree with the statement as not everyone can be friends with anyone..We usually have our own interests and hobbies : for example,me…I love playing tennis so I usually hang out with other tennis players like Chin Wei,Jun Biao,Andrew,Gay Slut a.k.a Nicholas a.k.a Guy With Sharp Nipples on and off court..Read this slogan at a tennis website which goes ,’a passion for tennis,a passion for life..’..Actually at first , I wasn’t a part of their gang as the gay trio , Jun Biao , Chin Wei and Andrew were schoolmates since primary school so they knew each other very well but because of the same passion,we became friends..There is like this bond between us,no,not a gay type mind you, but for the love of the beautiful game..Another example is our ROMP-IT (est. 2007) gang..The moto of the gang is ‘For The Need For Speed’ (okay,not really the moto lah…just created it for Ang..) and this ONLY applies to Ang Chun Keat , Director Berani Mati who dared to face the morons daredevils Mat Rempits..
Core Peer Group = Guys + bikes = Late night outings ——-(1)
Other friends within their circle with similar special interests
= Guys – bikes
= ZEROES /LOSERS
= 0 ——-(2)
From (1),
Guys = Late night outings – bikes —(3)
From (2)
Bikes = guys ——-(4)
(4) —> (3) ,
Guys = Late night outings – guys
Guys + Guys = Late night outings
[Note: Late night outings can be replace with other fun and stupid activities like shaving one's head]
.’. One similarity is obviously that we are all GUYS/DUDES/HUMANS WITH NUTS…So as long if you are a guy,you can go along with another guy..no prob..
Guys x Guys = FUN + Tonnes of stories to tell when we are all grandpas
Man,feeling gay now talking about our ROMP-IT bonding stuffs…sounds so gay…
Okie,next quotation,
“A research team was assigned to follow a group of six youths for six consecutive days in observing the subjects in their “natural habitat”.
“In short, we wanted to know what makes them tick and what draws them,” said BBDO and Proximity Malaysia group chief executive Jennifer Chen in a statement.
Among the interesting findings was the fact that night life for youths under the age of 24 is ruled by the “tribe vibe”, meaning that their choice of destination for the night’s outing is determined by a unanimous decision.
In the same light, youths were also found to have a tendency in reflecting both extremes in their daily consumption, exemplified in instances such as having a mediocre dinner at a mamak stall, followed by a visit to an extravagant high class night club.“
Okay, as tennis player,my ”natural habitat” is obviously the tennis courts but as an director and honorary member of the ROMP-IT gang,our ”natural habitats” are fast food outlets like McD and KFC…hmm…finger lickin’ good…hehe!Well yeah..next outing is tonight , 14/09/2007 until the next day 15/09/2007 in conjunction with Jacob Chews Biscuit’s birthday…Shall be celebrating at one of our “natural habitats”..Should be fun and yes this was kinda of an unanimous decison..We all agreed..We shall be heading for Ang’s Paradise / Villa / Resort / Pariah Budget Hotel / Movies + Beer first before going to McD or KFC..Due to the foreseen circumstances(SPM!!!), our transportation tonight will be obviously a vehicle with four wheels,not two that is a automobile,Kancil,the safest car in Malaysia…okay..not!There are not seatbelts for the backseat passengers..walau!
And finally,
” This comes as a result of another apparent finding – the Internet is like oxygen to the urban youth.
They spend on average one to three hours, sometimes more, a day downloading music, movies, chatting and playing games, the study further stated.
The same amount of time is also spent on average on watching television. Those still in their first job say they spent the most time glued to the idiot box. The new twist to this old habit, however, is that youths would usually download TV content from the Internet and watch it on their own time.
“We have discovered some interesting facts, and the whole idea is to keep our finger on the pulse of this economically interesting segment of the population,” said Chan. “
Yah,agree with the statement that internet is like oxygen to the urban youth..What to do?We are mere mortals with raging hormones and unlimited time ( our time as youths) to waste our precious youth in front of the monitor a.k.a idiot box 2..I don’t play any online based games but I do play computer games..Dei machaa,you expect us to fly kites and pla y with gasing-s meh??Uh siao boh??Yeah,all of us with the previleage of having broadband at home,will download movies online and sharing them as well..I must make a point,downloading and sharing movies online is not a crime and not illegal but if you were to burn them onto CDs and DVDs,and distribute/sell them,then,that is a crime,piracy..
So yeah…Be happy for now and enjoy our youth to the fullest..Don’t get too stressed out because of exams or relationships..We are still young………but getting older day by day..hehe!
So,about the title,give me your answer..One best friend or many best friends?
All the best guys…ciaoz..
erodua Kancil and Proton Wira…
