Ender Hypersonic February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 How many in MCF from this generation? Sup pow, Go-stun Pow. Gui (ghost) http://mypaper.sg/top-stories/spider-fighting-group-spins-web-camaraderie-too-20160223 HARIZ BAHARUDIN BEFORE there were arcades, mobile phone games and PlayStations, catching spiders was a common pastime among children. Chan Chun Kwong, 43, hopes to revive this passion. In November, he and a few friends started the group, Fighting Spiders Singapore, online. In just three months, the group has grown to over 20 members. The 43-year-old yard planner said: "When we were young, many of us had this hobby. I was sure I was not the only one who missed catching and fighting spiders." Most of the members are around 30 years old and, like Mr Chan, grew up with this hobby. They meet twice a week at about 8pm at community centres or parks. The spider that the members catch is commonly known as the jumping spider. During meet-ups, members discuss their spiders and engage in friendly matches. Mr Chan also organises monthly competitions. Although there are no prizes, he said the showdowns are taken seriously because "(the competitors') pride is on the line". Alvin Pang, who is in his 30s and has been in the group since it started, said: "Different members train their spiders differently. "Some send their spiders for a lot of fights, some feed their spiders more, some even put a female spider together with a male one." During fights, two spiders are placed on a flat surface, facing each other. They fight until one backs away or falls out of the ring. "Many people think our spiders fight to the death but that never happens. "If a fight goes on for too long, we will blow on the spiders so that they will separate," said Mr Chan. But there is more to the group than just spider fights. Mr Chan said members regularly give each other spiders they have caught, new spider containers they have made and extra spider food. A 25-year-old member, who wanted to be known only as Terry, said: "We have become more than just a fighting spiders group, I have made many new friends here." The members also organise hunting sessions. Terry added: "Everyone has their own special catching methods and areas that they go to, and some are more secretive than others." Mr Chan said that during their hunts, there are two rules they do not break: No plucking of leaves or disturbing the spiders' natural habitat and no trespassing. He goes spider hunting with his son Caleb at a park in their Sengkang neighbourhood. He wanted the 12-year-old to get interested in his hobby too. "I'm just happy to keep this childhood game alive, be it among people who grew up playing (with spiders) like me or young people who are interested," he said. Caleb now regularly accompanies his father to meet the Fighting Spiders Singapore members. Caleb said: "I really enjoy it and I'm trying to get my friends interested in catching spiders too." He added, with a cheeky grin: "My favourite part is when my spider beats my father's." [email protected] ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 now we know where the saying comes from.... Go F spider...hahaha 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin 4th Gear February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 How many in MCF from this generation? Sup pow, Go-stun Pow. Gui (ghost) http://mypaper.sg/top-stories/spider-fighting-group-spins-web-camaraderie-too-20160223 im more into fighting fish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 i bring this spider fight...ai mai...hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 im more into fighting fish no more fighting fish liao... now go by atas name of betta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 I rather catch monkey 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BDriver Hypersonic February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 i bring this spider fight...ai mai...hahaha Wait till you meet my below spider, I named him @Spring, it can jumps up very high and attacks swiftly 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 Wait till you meet my below spider, I named him @Spring, it can jumps up very high and attacks swiftly cannot lah, this one let go gas, consperm win....hahha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bismarck Turbocharged February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 Wah this guy want to revive spider fighting, I already tried playing marbles with my kids Liao. Moreover I put coins inside the circle instead of marbles somemore which make my wife very angry coz it seems like teaching my kids the negative way of playing marbles. I mean, what is better to win some coins than a few marbles right? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BDriver Hypersonic February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 cannot lah, this one let go gas, consperm win....hahha The sound same as diesel engine hearing from outside the car izzzit 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 The sound same as diesel engine hearing from outside the car izzzit lol...with @spring insai, cannot tell difference... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoverofCar 6th Gear February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 All male spiders must let it ''tong bu''.....meaning to F with female....after that...damn super.... can fight very well. Unable human....legs turn jelly... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Moderator February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 Wait till you meet my below spider, I named him Spring, it can jumps up very high and attacks swiftly Wha bro 2B driver u see me very up!! if I can jump like a spider and attack so swiftly, I would be very happy, think I only qualify to be a mouse, church mouse 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Moderator February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 lol...with @spring insai, cannot tell difference... U are, whole MCF know I taxi driver who fart a lot 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 (edited) KNN ............... You go to Kent Ridge Park, Mt Faber, MacRitchie Reservoir, .... etc. and catch fighting spiders and see what happen ......... Farking "Park Rangers" coming running to you and issue you a summon for plucking the leaves with the spider inside... Edited February 23, 2016 by Picnic06-Biante15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 U are, whole MCF know I taxi driver who fart a lot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Moderator February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 (edited) ahhhhhhhhh .............. U lucky your new ride not called taxi!!! Edited February 23, 2016 by Spring 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 Wait till you meet my below spider, I named him @Spring, it can jumps up very high and attacks swiftly Your spider 'fat' lar .... This one more lean & mean ... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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