"Histories make men wise; poets, witty; the mathematics, subtile; natural philosophy, deep; morals, grave; logic and rhetoric, able to contend." -- Francis Bacon
about
Muhammad Faris Arriffin.
22 December 1987.
University of Adelaide.
BE (Petroleum) --class of 0609.
Current: Adelaide,SA.
Former: Malaysia.
I would like to take this chance to wish happy Eid to all of you out there. Hope last Ramadhan had bestowed countless blessings on us and so does this month of Syawal.
p/s: Wish you guys all the best in the upcoming exams!
A zillion thanks to all who lent their hands in order to constitute the resplendence of this event. The rapture, the sorrow we endured were the remembrances we shared and treasured collectively.
Followings are the videos for the Dikir Barat's rendition during the dinner from MerGHEYka:
Etymology Originally gaming slang. Possibly invented in order to bypass profanity filters in chat rooms or messageboards. Adjective (internet,slang,pejorative)An alternate spelling of gay meaning ineffectual, unsatisfying, unfulfilling, stupid, untalented, and so on. Equivalent to the slang meaning of lame. Usage notes When used with a derisive attitude (e.g. "that was so gay"), the word gay is pejorative. While retaining its other meanings, it has also acquired "a widespread current usage" amongst young people, as a general term of disparagement. This pejorative usage has its origins in the late 1970s, when homosexuality was more widely seen as negative by a majority of people. Beginning in the 1980s and especially in the late 1990s, the usage as a generic insult became common among young people, who may or may not link the term to homosexuality, especially when directed at inanimate objects. This practice is frowned upon in some communities that seek to ensure respect for people of all sexual orientations, and is considered by some to be on par with ethnic slurs. Many defenders of the word's pejorative usage choose to spell it "ghey" to avoid any sexual connotations. Critics object to this change of spelling, often comparing it to the use of words like "knigger" or "nigga" for nigger to evade accusations of racism.
The Eid gala which I pre-reckoned as no more than run-of-the-mill event eventually turned out to be overwhelmingly resplendent. Thanks to all. My heartfelt apologies and warmest Eid wishes to everyone.