Xavina Neutral Newbie June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 Sure mom, just P.M. me. P.M.? A.M. is good too... LOL mum... LOL? I'm not following you... I'm not tweeting mum...Nothing to follow. Tweeting? Oh yes, I want to talk to you about the birds and the bees... O.M.G. mum...O.M.G I swear I cringe damn hard and nearly get into an accident whenever I hear this advert on the radio... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rncw 5th Gear June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 TAISS this ad is so silly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiemdk 1st Gear June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 I haven't got any other description for it except that it's a f--king retarded ad. People who think that youths, or anyone with the faintest connection to reality and the people around them, speak like that need to start listening properly and stop coming up with crap like that. Seriously, I thought the Motor Image Ah Beng/Ah Seng ads were bad already, and now we have this s--t.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vroomtattat 2nd Gear June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 I haven't got any other description for it except that it's a f--king retarded ad. People who think that youths, or anyone with the faintest connection to reality and the people around them, speak like that need to start listening properly and stop coming up with crap like that. Seriously, I thought the Motor Image Ah Beng/Ah Seng ads were bad already, and now we have this s--t.... Boss! Boss! Can you be more steady! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 i was attending a workshop on teen computer addict thing, there are so much that this old man need to learn in order to communicate with my kids [:(] but if i see my staff or colleague use such language in their written communication, sure kena from me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 (edited) Nothing to say about the radio advertisement which TS is referring to. Just that the thread title reminds me of our relationship with our folks and ours with our kids... 2 songs, in particular, best describes this relationship are http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH46SmVv8SU 1. Cats In The Cradle by Harry Chapin My child arrived just the other day He came to the world in the usual way But there were planes to catch and bills to pay He learned to walk while I was away And he was talkin' 'fore I knew it, and as he grew He'd say "I'm gonna be like you dad You know I'm gonna be like you" And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home dad? I don't know when, but we'll get together then son You know we'll have a good time then My son turned ten just the other day He said, "Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on let's play Can you teach me to throw", I said "Not today I got a lot to do", he said, "That's ok" And he walked away but his smile never dimmed And said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah You know I'm gonna be like him" And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home son? I don't know when, but we'll get together then son You know we'll have a good time then Well, he came home from college just the other day So much like a man I just had to say "Son, I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while?" He shook his head and said with a smile "What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys See you later, can I have them please?" And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home son? I don't know when, but we'll get together then son You know we'll have a good time then I've long since retired, my son's moved away I called him up just the other day I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind" He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I can find the time You see my new job's a hassle and kids have the flu But it's sure nice talking to you, Dad It's been sure nice talking to you" And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me He'd grown up just like me My boy was just like me And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin' home son? I don't know when, but we'll get together then son You know we'll have a good time then & 2. The Living Years by Mike & The Mechanics Every generation Blames the one before And all of their frustrations Come beating on your door I know that I'm a prisoner To all my Father held so dear I know that I'm a hostage To all his hopes and fears I just wish I could have told him in the living years Crumpled bits of paper Filled with imperfect thought Stilted conversations I'm afraid that's all we've got You say you just don't see it He says it's perfect sense You just can't get agreement In this present tense We all talk a different language Talking in defence Say it loud, say it clear You can listen as well as you hear It's too late when we die To admit we don't see eye to eye So we open up a quarrel Between the present and the past We only sacrifice the future It's the bitterness that lasts So Don't yield to the fortunes You sometimes see as fate It may have a new perspective On a different day And if you don't give up, and don't give in You may just be O.K. Say it loud, say it clear You can listen as well as you hear It's too late when we die To admit we don't see eye to eye I wasn't there that morning When my Father passed away I didn't get to tell him All the things I had to say I think I caught his spirit Later that same year I'm sure I heard his echo In my baby's new born tears I just wish I could have told him in the living years Say it loud, say it clear You can listen as well as you hear It's too late when we die To admit we don't see eye to eye ****** We really should cherish our relationship with our loved ones. Do not take things for granted until it is too late.. 树欲静而风不止，子欲养而亲不在... Edited June 23, 2011 by Vulcann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karu 6th Gear June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 Nice songs... Haven't them for a while. Kids grow up fast. Better enjoy their company while they are young. Otherwise, they'll grow up & seek independance away from parents. Especially boys!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karu 6th Gear June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 i was attending a workshop on teen computer addict thing, there are so much that this old man need to learn in order to communicate with my kids [:(] but if i see my staff or colleague use such language in their written communication, sure kena from me Yeah... Cannot tahan when I see my colleagues using all the abbreviations: cos, u, thx, etc... in emails. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 (edited) Nice songs... Haven't them for a while. Kids grow up fast. Better enjoy their company while they are young. Otherwise, they'll grow up & seek independance away from parents. Especially boys!! Ya they are especially meaningful...& sad in the same context. We, myself included, often miss the big picture while immersing ourselves in our so-called daily-routine-of-life "rituals" such as making money, business appointments, etc. Chance lost maybe chance gone forever... Edited June 23, 2011 by Vulcann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Turbocharged June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 Cat's in the Cradle is very very sad - is one of my "favourites" Should take the time to smell the roses now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSportster Neutral Newbie June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 A lot of my favourite memories are when I got to play sport with dad - whether it was golf, soccer or when he came to watch my rugby. That's why I always see such a message in Cat's In the Cradle. Of course these days we mostly only watch together - How many of you take the time to do stuff with your kids? Do you both support the same team? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acieed 1st Gear June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 Young children obsessed with Internet, older children obsessed with $$$$. Something for us to reflect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 Cat's in the Cradle is very very sad - is one of my "favourites" Should take the time to smell the roses now. *sigh* Many did exactly what the man mentioned in the song. And live to regret it later. Kids grow up fast. Or longer as one famous Taiwanese singer puts it, as everytime he comes home, his kids are asleep... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 (edited) A lot of my favourite memories are when I got to play sport with dad - whether it was golf, soccer or when he came to watch my rugby. That's why I always see such a message in Cat's In the Cradle. Of course these days we mostly only watch together - How many of you take the time to do stuff with your kids? Do you both support the same team? Good to hear that you are doing stuff with your old man since young. I bring my kids out every weekend and it does not matter where we go. Could be a free trip (other than the petrol) to Peirce Reservoir to see monkeys monkeying around... Or just let them run wild in T3. Important thing is keeping them company and watching them grow up every step of the way. If I can. Edited June 23, 2011 by Vulcann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Turbocharged June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 *sigh* Many did exactly what the man mentioned in the song. And live to regret it later. Kids grow up fast. Or longer as one famous Taiwanese singer puts it, as everytime he comes home, his kids are asleep... The time I taught my first daughter to ride her bike is very special to me - and very special to her also. Next is to go out biking together.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSportster Neutral Newbie June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 Ya they are especially meaningful...& sad in the same context. We, myself included, often miss the big picture while immersing ourselves in our so-called daily-routine-of-life "rituals" such as making money, business appointments, etc. Chance lost maybe chance gone forever... these days there is argument between me and FIL about who will take my kid to her TKD lessons every Friday - and she loves to practise with me. The time we spend doing this is great fun. I loved the photo of that golfer guy that won the US Open - hugging his dad. What a great moment. With the soccer and hockey happening at the moment it is a really good chance to go and spectate with your kids Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 The time I taught my first daughter to ride her bike is very special to me - and very special to her also. Next is to go out biking together.... It is nostalgic moments like this that will stay with us till the day we kaput. As a matter of fact I will be bringing my kids to Ubin later this week to cycle. I first brought my gal few weeks ago to trek and as promised, I am bringing her and her younger brother to cycle this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Turbocharged June 23, 2011 Share June 23, 2011 It is nostalgic moments like this that will stay with us till the day we kaput. As a matter of fact I will be bringing my kids to Ubin later this week to cycle. I first brought my gal few weeks ago to trek and as promised, I am bringing her and her younger brother to cycle this time. If you're into cycling, perhaps you wanna check out this http://www.singaporesports.sg/EventDetail/...07/default.aspx I am thinking about heading down with my daughter....I think it would be good for her. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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