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The Bro Code!

Felix Ker — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:18:07 +0000

The Bro Code is a living document which such is not yet publicly available in an unabridged volume. The original document is housed in a non-disclosed location, two stories beneath sea level in a vacuum-sealed bulletproof chamber. Re-printed here is a sampling of some of her articles. Learn. Live. Enjoy.

ARTICLE 1:
Bros before hoes. I cannot stress this enough. Always remember, girlfriends come and go, but your boys are always there. Breaking this rule is to commit the cardinal sin against Team Testosterone.

ARTICLE 2:
Never drink the last beer, unless you’ve been granted specific permission that it’s OK

ARTICLE 3:
If a girl falls into the following criteria, she is off limits forever until the end of time:
A. Was an ex-girlfriend
B. Your friend specifically told you he wanted her
C. Is your buddy’s sister (However, if it’s your buddy’s cousin, well she’s up for grabs, and you’re welcome to rub it in his face for years to come)

ARTICLE 4:
Never diss a guy whose team just lost a crushing game. Just leave it alone, it’s kinder to pick on them for a dead relative

ARTICLE 5:
You must never own a cat

ARTICLE 6:
If you get 2 tickets to the big game/gig/event, the priority list for granting the second ticket is as follows:
1. Your best friends (in order of how long you’ve known them)
2. Your acquaintances
3. Your co-workers
4. The mailman
5. The UPS guy
6. NASA
7. John Kerry
…
1,485,726. Your girlfriend

ARTICLE 7:
You are allowed to enjoy exactly one chick TV show, and one chick flick. You may have no more. And if you like Grease, well, we’re already too late

ARTICLE 8:
Birthday and Christmas presents for your guy friends are optional. Beer always makes a great gift

ARTICLE 9:
If you go the bar with your buddies, you must buy a round of drinks at least once

ARTICLE 10:
There are no mercy rules when playing someone in Madden, Hoops, Street Hockey, Bare-fisted boxing, etc.

ARTICLE 11:
If you owe someone money, pay them back as soon as humanly possible—unless it’s a gambling debt, which must be paid immediately

ARTICLE 12:
Standard shotgun rules are as follows:
A. Shotgun may only be called within full sight of the car
B. Shotgun must be called outside
C. Shotgun calls last approximately ten minutes
D. Shotgun never carries over to a second ride

ARTICLE 13:
NO PDA (Public Displays of Affection), even if John Legend says they just don’t care. I mean, congratulations, another girl can stand the sight of you. You don’t need to wear her like a fucking trophy

ARTICLE 14:
It’s alright to cheat at any game where money isn’t involved. In certain circumstances, relationships may be classified as "games"

ARTICLE 15:
Don’t tell other guys elaborate stories about your weightlifting exercise routine. No one cares

ARTICLE 16:
Never openly question another guy’s sports wisdom, unless said information specifically pertains to your favorite team.

ARTICLE 17:
When out with the guys, never accept a call from your girlfriend—unless she’s dying or trapped under a burning fuel truck, and if that’s the case, make it quick

ARTICLE 18:
Always allow a buffer zone at urinals and on couches

ARTICLE 19:
Never share a bed with a guy, unless there’s no way around it

ARTICLE 20:
Bros before Hoes. I know, I already used it. I can’t stress it enough, though. It is absolutely infuriating how many of my guy friends have become insufferable dicks since they’ve gone out with someone

ARTICLE 21
Bros will not be assumed to be exclusive unless each has explicitly granted the other exclusive Bro rights. If a Bro is not exclusive then a Bro may have more than one Bro. However, upon becoming exclusive, said Bro must break any Bro ties with all other Bros.

ARTICLE 26:
A bro will, in a timely manner, alert his bro to the existence of a girl fight

ARTICLE 27
If a Bro catches another Bro in plagiarism – albeit awesome plagiarism – a Bro shall be required to ask the Bro to cite his source.

ARTICLE 34:
Bros cannot make eye-contact during a Devil’s Threeway (2 dudes)

ARTICLE 37
If one Bro calls another Bro a douche then said naming must be confirmed by another Bro even if the third Bro is a chick. This naming only requires a "second" by any Bro and does not require a majority vote by all Bros involved.

ARTICLE 40
Love thy neigh-bro

ARTICLE 50
The bro with the better paying job is required to buy the first round. If the other bro is temporarily out of money or left his wallet at home drinks can be lended yet in the long run these drinks must be repaid, later that night by wingman services or any other act of entertainment or at the next gathering.

ARTICLE 53:
A Bro will, whenever possible, provide his Bro with protection

ARTICLE 56:
A Bro shall never reveal the score of a sporting event to another Bro until that Bro has thrice confirmed it’s cool.

ARTICLE 57:
A Bro may not speculate on the expected Bro / chick ratio of a party or venue without first disclosing the present-time observed ratio.

ARTICLE 58:
If a Bro, for whatever reason, becomes aware of another Bro’s girlfriend’s birthday and / or anniversary date, he shall endeavor to make that information available to his Bro, regardless whether he thinks his Bro already knows

ARTICLE 59:
One Bro makes a solo chick attack
A second Bro provides a crutch
A third Bro rounds out the pack
But a fourth Bro is one too much

ARTICLE 60:
Should a Bro be near to closing with a girl, his Bro shall do anything within his means to ensure the desired outcome, up to and including the seduction of said girl’s wildly unattractive cousin / friend / mother.

ARTICLE 61:
A Bro shall honor his father and mother.

ARTICLE 62:
In the event that two Bros acquire the same target, the Bro with the longer dry spell has dibs. Should the dry spells be of equal length, a game of discreet roshambo shall determine the outcome.

ARTICLE 63:
In a scenario in which two or more Bros are engaged in entertainment of the adult variety, one Bro is forbidden from intentionally or unintentionally touching another Bro in ANY capacity, including but not limited to; the high five, the fist bump, or the congratulatory gluteal pat. Winking is also kind of a no-no.

ARTICLE 64:
A Bro much provide his bro with a ticket to an event if said event involves the second Bro’s favorite sports team in a playoff scenario

ARTICLE 65:
A Bro must always reciprocate a round of drink(s) among Bros with the proviso that no existing wager supersedes this purchase and exchange of spirits.

ARTICLE 66:
If a Bro suffers pain from a permanent dissolution of a relationship with a lady friend, a Bro shall offer nothing more than a “that sucks, man” and copious quantities of beer

ARTICLE 67:
Should a Bro pick up a guitar at a party and commence playing, another Bro shall point out that he is a tool

ARTICLE 68:
If a Bro is on a hot streak, another Bro will do everything possibly to ensure its longevity, even if that includes jeopardizing his own records, the missing of work, or temporarily immigrating to a foreign country.

ARTICLE 77:
A Bro never cries

ARTICLE 80
When in a slap bet thy bro must always obey the rules of the slap bet. If caught cheating in a slap bet the selected slap bet coordinator must rule the consequences of how many more slaps must be given to thy cheater

ARTICLE 87:
A Bro shall at all times say ‘Yes’

ARTICLE 88:
When one bro engages a fellow bro in a political debate, said debate shall remain civil and in good spirits. Should said debate become an argument, the bro who initiated the "argument" shall slap himself and then down two Miller Chills. This bro will then, in the proceeding Gubernatorial, Congressional, or Presidential election, vote for the candidate of his fellow Bro’s choosing

ARTICLE 89:
A Bro may never pursue the mom of another Bro. Be it here resolved that at no point is it permissible for one Bro to engage in carnal delicacies with another Bro’s mother. It is, however, allowed and encouraged for one Bro to graphically suggest to a Bro the athletic feats, animalia, and/or machinery utilized during a fictional encounter with his mom. Should a Bro discover his Bro is in fact adopted, he is free to pursue his Bro’s adoptive mother, but only after first corroborating non-biological parentage through notarized birth certificates, hospital records, or comparative deoxyribonucleic acid gel electrophoresis, whichever is easiest. Since the adopted Bro cannot legitimately claim to have shared a canal with his Bro, ARTICLE 89 expressly prohibits the adopted Bro from invoking the Sloppy Second clause in any related filings with the International Court of Bros. Though the mom of a Bro is always off limits, the step-mom of a Bro is allowed if she initiates it and/or is wearing at least one article of leopard print clothing. If she looks good in it.

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The Guide to Buying and Striking Lottery (4D) (Striking is easy!)

Felix Ker — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:17:54 +0000

There are many forms of lottery buying in Singapore and Malaysia. In this guide, we’ll be covering topics on 4D (4 digits).

What is 4D?

“4D Game is a simple game of chance. It is simple and easy to play.”

Quote: Magnum 4D

How to strike 4D?

Let’s use an example Draw No. 2724 (Singapore Pools).

For example, I bought:

4636 BIG $1 SMALL $1

6535 BIG $1 SMALL $1

9999 BIG $1 SMALL $1

In this draw, 2 of my numbers won prizes.

4636 won me the starter prize. For starter prizes, every BIG $1, you’ll be paid $250. As for SMALL, you get no winnings. That goes the same for Consolation; SMALL only applies to First, Second and Third prize. (Total winnings: $250)

6535 won me the First prize. For that, I will be paid $2000 for $1 BIG bet and $3000 for $1 SMALL bet. (Total winnings: $2000 + 3000 = $5000) Big money.

Is it easy to strike 4D?

Let me guide you through.

Simple maths. Let’s assume that each number will only open once in a draw.

Chances of winning: 23/10000 * 100% = 0.23%

If you don’t buy: 0%

You have high chances of striking if you buy.

So, conclusion is: Yes, it’s easy to strike.

Tips on buying 4D

If you think you’re going bankrupt buying 4D, you’re wrong.
1 week, there’s going to be 3 draws. Assuming there’s 52 weeks a year. 156 draws a year. Just buy $1 (1 set of numbers) each draw, and you’re going to only spend $156. By spending $156 (or less), you have chances of winning up to $2000.
If you have a particular set of numbers you buy often, don’t stop buying. Have faith and buy every draw. You can go over to the counter telling the lady you want to buy your set of numbers for 3 draws. (Wed, Sat and Sunday)
Dress in your lucky colour when you buy. It helps.

I don’t know what numbers to buy

I know. After reading my post, you’re certain you’ll strike it rich buying 4D. Yes, you will! There are in fact many numbers you can buy.

Your identity card (NRIC/IC) number. Example for Malaysians: 770103-01-9485. Singaporeans, S7434452X (Did you notice the last 4 digits?)
Your car plate. SGX8812Z. Again, another set of golden numbers!
Your address. Stay in HDB flats? #05-94? Or you stay on landed property? 76 Peter George Street. Buy 7676 or 0076 then.
Your mobile number. Is it 90015857? Another set of numbers that will strike!)
Your marriage cert number. Don’t you agree your wife is your god of fortune?

Your date of birth, your CPU’s serial number, last night’s dinner’s invoice/receipt number, your favourite book’s ISBN number, your car license id, your credit card numbers, etc. Any set of numbers will strike.

Start buying

Buying is your only chance of striking.

Remember, my advise is to buy for every draw. The key sentence: Any set of numbers will strike.

Finally

Play responsibly.

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To realize the value of…

Felix Ker — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:02:17 +0000

To realize
The value of a sister
Ask someone
Who doesn’t have one.

To realize
The value of ten years:
Ask a newly
Divorced couple.

To realize
The value of four years:
Ask a graduate.

To realize
The value of one year:
Ask a student who
Has failed a final exam.

To realize
The value of nine months:
Ask a mother who gave birth to a still born.

To realize
The value of one month:
Ask a mother
who has given birth to
A premature baby.

To realize
The value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize
The value of one hour:
Ask the lovers who are waiting to Meet.

To realize
The value of one minute:
Ask a person
Who has missed the train, bus or plane.

To realize
The value of one-second:
Ask a person
Who has survived an accident…

To realize
The value of one millisecond:
Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics

Time waits for no one.

Treasure every moment you have.
You will treasure it even more when
you can share it with someone special.

To realize the value of a friend:
Lose one.

Don’t only realize things too late.

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Marsiling Secondary School: Thoughts of the day (15 Aug)

Felix Ker — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:18:07 +0000

“Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners . ” By Laurence Sterne

“Respect yourself if you would have others respect you. ” By Baltasar Gracian

“I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them. ” By Herbert Henry Lehman

“When people do not respect us we are sharply offended, yet deep in his private heart no man much respects himself . ” By Mark Twain

“Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself. ” By Rabbi Abraham Heschel

“If one does not respect oneself, one does not respect others. ” By Ayn Rand

“Respect yourself and others will respect you. ” By Unknown

“When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are pointing at himself. ” By Louis Nizer

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Marsiling Secondary School : Thoughts of the week (7th August)

Felix Ker — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:06:32 +0000

“Ask not what the country can do for you, but what you can do for the country. “Â - John F Kennedy, former President of USA

“The best job goes to the person who can get it done without passing the buck or coming back with excuses. “Â - Napoleon Hill

“With great power comes great responsibility. “Â - Uncle Ben, Spiderman movie

“If a composer could say what he had to say in words, he would not bother trying to say it in music. “Â - Gustav Mahler

“The price of greatness is responsibility. “Â - Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill

“The more freedom we enjoy, the greater the responsibility we bear, towards others as well as ourselves. “Â - Oscar Arias Sanchez, 1941

“It is easy to dodge our responsibilities. But we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities. “Â - Josiah Charles Stamp

“It is our responsibilities, not ourselves, that we should take seriously. “Â - Peter Ustinov, 1921-2004

“If you donâ€™t run your own life, somebody else will. “Â - unknown source

“If you want to know your past, look at your present conditions. If you want to know your future, look at your present actions. ” -Â A Chinese Proverb

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