Things Have Changed

I was watching Jackie’s “I guess…” variety show on TV yesterday and I must say it was one of the usual funny episodes even without the boobs competition. Trying to put lipstick on while sitting in a rollercoaster is hilarious! That sparks some thoughts of comparing quality of programs between local TV productions and foreign ones. I’m not saying there aren’t any good ones in Singapore. There are some good dramas that are worth watching. But in terms of variety shows, many of the ideas have been imported from elsewhere. Just check out Singapore Idols, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Amazing Race, and etc. Though there are many trashy foreign shows too, but in terms of the ideas like Zhang Fei’s Magic Show Segment, I survived a Japanese Game Show, Ninja Warriors, Jackie’s game segments are all examples of very original concepts. Perhaps there are some constraints that the media authority is enforcing onto the showbiz planning producing a bottleneck in the kind of programs that can be produced. But I suppose in this society, if Singaporeans can’t get their hands on good local programs, they’ll get it somewhere. So why not work hard to be better?

Now, SingTel and Starhub payTV users can get to access programs that each provider is offering so it would minimise the impact on viewers. Yes, I guess this is good. Less money wasted on bidding for rights means less cost passed down to consumers. However, I had a funny thought on this. Let’s hope a good plan will appease customers on both sides. =)  I hope you can understand the simple drawings I did within 2 minutes. Apparently, I think the colours should do just fine without the logos. Haha.

Hmm. If someone lost your belonging and tells you initially that he’s going to return you by buying you one and the next moment he says he’s not buying anymore because he has no money but you see him splurge everything he could in a club, how would you feel? Damn it.

Actually, I think I’m being a bit petty yesterday. I’m sorry.