<![CDATA[NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip]]>http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/what-is-buzzing/f-word-said-spirit-moment-ntu-valedictorian-182821361.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/24506/ntu-valedictorian-apologises-for-f-word-slipRSS for NodeSun, 19 Apr 2026 20:28:34 GMTTue, 02 Aug 2011 12:46:03 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:03:04 GMT]]>I belief that it was just a mistake and she has apologized so there should not be so much attention given to it. During a presentation, we sometimes mispronounce certain words or say the wrong words. In this case it happened to be a sensitive word but the girl has apologized.


To some people, this word is a common daily word.
It may sound awful to some people( me included), but to certain people, it is their way of life.

The only way to ensure that your child does not use it is not to use it yourself. But I believe that we should explain these commonly used profanities to our children so that they can blend into the society and not be so disgusted when they hear the words being uttered.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/534405https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/534405Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:03:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:10:41 GMT]]>here's the youtube....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1_ByUfImtg

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/533504https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/533504Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:10:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:13:23 GMT]]>She's a mass comm valedictorian. She's definitely not stupid.


She probably did it to stand out from all the yesteryears' valedictorian and future valedictorian as THE valedictorian who used the F-bomb in her speech.

If you look at her speech on Youtube, you'll realise that it doesn't sound like she misspoke. In fact, she used the profanity to spur a response from the other graduands.

If indeed it was because she misspoke, then it has to be that she uses the word habitually enough to 'forget' herself and use it onstage at such a prestigious event.

In any case, the use of the vulgarity reflects badly on her.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/531521https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/531521Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:13:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Sat, 06 Aug 2011 01:24:19 GMT]]>

verykiasu2010:
vlim:

She is trying to use the most impressive vocab to express herself and that is it ... 😉


more like a punctuation mark in her conversation, be it english chinese hokkien or cantonese ...... :rotflmao:

reminds me of those void deck youths...their sentence typical begins with 'KNN ' & close with 'nabu ccb '

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/530924https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/530924Sat, 06 Aug 2011 01:24:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:24:48 GMT]]>

vlim:
She is trying to use the most impressive vocab to express herself and that is it ... 😉

more like a punctuation mark in her conversation, be it english chinese hokkien or cantonese ...... :rotflmao:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/530756https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/530756Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:24:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:00:16 GMT]]>She is trying to use the most impressive vocab to express herself and that is it ... 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/530614https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/530614Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:00:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:49:14 GMT]]>I guess youngsters are using it like nobody’s business nowadays. Hear it quite often. Think she just blurted it out without thinking.


Actually, I don’t understand why they have to use it. Even if you know when to use some words and when not to use, sometimes you might just forget or something. Why not just don’t use it in the first place?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/530589https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/530589Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:49:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:14:57 GMT]]>

concern2:
hhpjhappy:

How about someday, someone uses the same word in Hokien profanity?. Does it sound cool or hip?. Or only English so hip?. Is there any difference?



Oh, exactly what my husband commented!!

My dh jokingly said hor... Scarly after her speech a professor will say ' ok 'f' off, now my turn to talk ...' :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/530290https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/530290Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:14:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:16:00 GMT]]>

hhpjhappy:
How about someday, someone uses the same word in Hokien profanity?. Does it sound cool or hip?. Or only English so hip?. Is there any difference?


Oh, exactly what my husband commented!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/530226https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/530226Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:16:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:06:49 GMT]]>

Chenonceau:


Ummmm... I didn't say it was an excuse. I am only attempting to understand why young people do such things... and bridging the generation gap somewhat by trying.
not aiming at you...just in general, that shd not be an excuse.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526767https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526767Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:06:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:30:15 GMT]]>

Chenonceau:
Nebbermind:

[quote=\"Chenonceau\"]Maybe it is how all young people talk... maybe that is how they bond? I notice that many of the youngsters who take part in this forum behave in a manner that is less elegant than desired, but maybe that is part of youth culture... and us oldies are not used to it.


Hmmmm... a bit like how my own Mom objected to Michael Jackson music?

youth culture is not an excuse for not behaving appropriately...well, at least that for me.

Ummmm... I didn't say it was an excuse. I am only attempting to understand why young people do such things... and bridging the generation gap somewhat by trying.

Unless someone tries to bridge the generation gap, everyine loses, because neither side understands the actions of each other and so each judges the other poorly. The old judge the young and vice versa.

One may not accept that lying to protect a loved one as an excuse for lying, but one can try to understand. Like you, I don't look upon profane language kindly. I actually think that indulging in verbal profanity is a sign of a weak spirited and weak minded person. When people run out of logical argumentation or resources to put forth a point, they swear and hope that by force of anger and aggression that they will win an altercation. It is not civilized behavior. So you see, we agree in our disapproval.

However, times change and I am trying to understand how profanity is interpreted through the eyes of younger generation. It's puzzling at the moment for me because I rarely meet such people and the young people I know, know enough NOT to use profane language in my presence... but I would withhold judgment till I know more.[/quote]I agree with your statement. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526617https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526617Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:30:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:27:32 GMT]]>

vicki:
Just wondering, I guess Mass Comm hence more 'ang moh pai'! If nex year's speech is odone by a more 'cheena pai' person, he/ she should just yell 'We Cxxx Byx did it!' n see if the ground reactions are as docile n forgiving as now....


Cannot have double stds for profanity rite??
:yikes: :rotflmao: :yikes: :rotflmao:

Yes, no double standards. It does sound so crude doesn't it?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526614https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526614Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:27:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:26:02 GMT]]>

Nebbermind:
Chenonceau:

Maybe it is how all young people talk... maybe that is how they bond? I notice that many of the youngsters who take part in this forum behave in a manner that is less elegant than desired, but maybe that is part of youth culture... and us oldies are not used to it.


Hmmmm... a bit like how my own Mom objected to Michael Jackson music?

youth culture is not an excuse for not behaving appropriately...well, at least that for me.

Ummmm... I didn't say it was an excuse. I am only attempting to understand why young people do such things... and bridging the generation gap somewhat by trying.

Unless someone tries to bridge the generation gap, everyine loses, because neither side understands the actions of each other and so each judges the other poorly. The old judge the young and vice versa.

One may not accept that lying to protect a loved one as an excuse for lying, but one can try to understand. Like you, I don't look upon profane language kindly. I actually think that indulging in verbal profanity is a sign of a weak spirited and weak minded person. When people run out of logical argumentation or resources to put forth a point, they swear and hope that by force of anger and aggression that they will win an altercation. It is not civilized behavior. So you see, we agree in our disapproval.

However, times change and I am trying to understand how profanity is interpreted through the eyes of younger generation. It's puzzling at the moment for me because I rarely meet such people and the young people I know, know enough NOT to use profane language in my presence... but I would withhold judgment till I know more.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526610https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526610Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:26:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:11:13 GMT]]>

Chenonceau:
Maybe it is how all young people talk... maybe that is how they bond? I notice that many of the youngsters who take part in this forum behave in a manner that is less elegant than desired, but maybe that is part of youth culture... and us oldies are not used to it.


Hmmmm... a bit like how my own Mom objected to Michael Jackson music?
youth culture is not an excuse for not behaving appropriately...well, at least that for me.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526590https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526590Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:11:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:43:43 GMT]]>

vicki:
Just wondering, I guess Mass Comm hence more 'ang moh pai'! If nex year's speech is odone by a more 'cheena pai' person, he/ she should just yell 'We Cxxx Byx did it!' n see if the ground reactions are as docile n forgiving as now....


Cannot have double stds for profanity rite??

:udawoman: Now, that puts it in perspective!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526427https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526427Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:43:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:38:33 GMT]]>

insider:
WCW:

i was wondering if you are the parents, how will u feel :?


If I were her mum, she will have my full consolations coz I believe she knows how big the mistake is and must be in deep remorse and there's no point rubbing salt onto wounds, esp a lady of her age.

If I were her mum, I will never take it as my failure for her to blurt out that word. She just needs to learn how to control her whatever emotions more carefully.

I believe this is not an intended mistake and when she sleeps at night, she will still engage in some self-blaming, etc, for the blunder. As parents, we really just need to support a child, in good times or bad...

PS: I just spoke to my daughter about this case. She told me, \"Mum, if this thing ever happens to me, I know you will not bash me but will come and pat my head.\" (she likes me to pat her head like a little girl even though now at 19). I don't know...maybe I spoiling my kids...

Not spoiling but standing by your child even when mistakes occur (intentionally or otherwise) is a show of loyalty and strong support system. It takes a strong person not to take children's misgivings as a personal failure.

Whenever mine go out of line, I start 'digging' up history and wonder where i went wrong 😓

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526417https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526417Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:38:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:34:17 GMT]]>

WCW:
i was wondering if you are the parents, how will u feel :?

Embarrassed... even the joy of her being valedictorian will definitely be tainted with her lack of restraint... sorely disappointed by the fact that she uses such language at all! :shock:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526413https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526413Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:34:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:55:43 GMT]]>if I’m her parent I will ask her whether she uses condom each time she F did it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526376https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526376Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:55:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:53:43 GMT]]>

vicki:
Just wondering, I guess Mass Comm hence more 'ang moh pai'! If nex year's speech is odone by a more 'cheena pai' person, he/ she should just yell 'We Cxxx Byx did it!' n see if the ground reactions are as docile n forgiving as now....


Cannot have double stds for profanity rite??
:rotflmao: ... U are right man . Cannot have double stds :rotflmao:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526293https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526293Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:53:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:51:40 GMT]]>Just wondering, I guess Mass Comm hence more ‘ang moh pai’! If nex year’s speech is odone by a more ‘cheena pai’ person, he/ she should just yell ‘We Cxxx Byx did it!’ n see if the ground reactions are as docile n forgiving as now…


Cannot have double stds for profanity rite??

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526291https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526291Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:51:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:58:51 GMT]]>

MummyThreeStreams:
I think it was inappropriate and she did herself a disservice. But, I'm neither shocked nor scandalised. She's an adult, not a six year old, so she (and not her parents, nor her school, nor MOE) should be responsible for her words and actions.


On Chenonceau's point about youth culture, I have to say that's how some younger groups of people talk. I've seen and heard such language among some of my younger friends and colleagues, even among the younger women (mid 20s). For them, it's no big deal. But they do know when NOT to use it, e.g. when meeting bosses, clients, older (read Aunty and Uncle-type) people, in front of kids.

I'm not saying I think it's OK for me or my kids to speak that way (and my kids know thay cannot speak that way) but do I think that this girl and those who utter such words are somehow immoral, bad people? Nope. Let her learn her lesson about the appropriateness of such language, and move on.
:goodpost:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526169https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526169Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:58:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:02:53 GMT]]>I think it was inappropriate and she did herself a disservice. But, I’m neither shocked nor scandalised. She’s an adult, not a six year old, so she (and not her parents, nor her school, nor MOE) should be responsible for her words and actions.


On Chenonceau’s point about youth culture, I have to say that’s how some younger groups of people talk. I’ve seen and heard such language among some of my younger friends and colleagues, even among the younger women (mid 20s). For them, it’s no big deal. But they do know when NOT to use it, e.g. when meeting bosses, clients, older (read Aunty and Uncle-type) people, in front of kids.

I’m not saying I think it’s OK for me or my kids to speak that way (and my kids know thay cannot speak that way) but do I think that this girl and those who utter such words are somehow immoral, bad people? Nope. Let her learn her lesson about the appropriateness of such language, and move on.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526107https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526107Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:02:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:46:16 GMT]]>

WCW:
jtoh:

[quote=\"WCW\"][


:yikes:

Reminds me of the episode over live radio with Victor Khoo. Anyone else remember it? 😆 😆

cant rem... hehe

[/quote]One day on Victor Khoo's radio show, a kid called up to take part in a contest.

Victor Khoo asked the boy this question: \"What is the female of a cock?\"

The little boy answered \"C*** b**\"

:rotflmao: :yikes: :rotflmao: :yikes:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526080https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526080Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:46:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NTU valedictorian apologises for F-word slip on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:36:35 GMT]]>I think it is totally inappropriate but I won’t bash her up for that.


There’s a lot more causes of concerns in our society to deal with than a slip of word and that it does not make common sense to make sweeping statements because of 1 person and 1 speech.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526072https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/526072Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:36:35 GMT