Comments on: Get Creative. Can Do. Rock On. Hahahaha http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:06:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Maitrella » Me gustaría ver a los empresarios aragoneses de esta guisa … http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-2400993 Maitrella » Me gustaría ver a los empresarios aragoneses de esta guisa … Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:51:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-2400993 [...] Vía techcrunch [...] [...] Vía techcrunch [...]

]]> By: Singapore Entrepreneurs ~ Venture Capital Funding in Singapore » Blog Archive » Major Announcement: Acquisition of SGEntrepreneurs by TechCrunch for US$50K http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-2164867 Singapore Entrepreneurs ~ Venture Capital Funding in Singapore » Blog Archive » Major Announcement: Acquisition of SGEntrepreneurs by TechCrunch for US$50K Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:58:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-2164867 [...] was impressed with Singapore’s current efforts in IDM, particularly, the rapping video that took the government officials in the Media Development Authority of Singapore to fame. He cited the strong support of the government and the rise of interesting internet start-ups in [...] [...] was impressed with Singapore’s current efforts in IDM, particularly, the rapping video that took the government officials in the Media Development Authority of Singapore to fame. He cited the strong support of the government and the rise of interesting internet start-ups in [...]

]]> By: california eagle http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1804177 california eagle Sun, 02 Dec 2007 01:04:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1804177 This is a lame video. But full marks for coming up with the idea and get the world talking about it. As for propagating the MDA message, it will still take other avenues. The critical mass for ideas are required in the media scene. It does not happen. Relax the censorship and the only needed guideline is to treasure religious diversity. IT should not be part of MDA. Seems like this is one re-organization too many. Creativity and the delivery mechanism do not mix. This is a lame video. But full marks for coming up with the idea and get the world talking about it. As for propagating the MDA message, it will still take other avenues. The critical mass for ideas are required in the media scene. It does not happen. Relax the censorship and the only needed guideline is to treasure religious diversity.
IT should not be part of MDA. Seems like this is one re-organization too many. Creativity and the delivery mechanism do not mix.

]]> By: canadiandollars http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1803733 canadiandollars Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:12:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1803733 "I know good directors like the back of my hand" awwww jeah!!! “I know good directors like the back of my hand” awwww jeah!!!

]]> By: maths http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1798769 maths Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:04:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1798769 This is one video that as the appointed censor board, the MDA should have self-censored as so many Singaporeans find it so cringe-worthy. And because it's gone so totally over the edge, it falls into the "so-bad it's good" category hence the thru-the-roof global audience. And though the occasional positive comments have focused on the fact that a bunch of civil servants were willing to break out of the bureaucrat strait-jacket mould, the harsh reality is that on the execution front, the creative/ production team should have done much, much better. It's produced lyrically and visually as a relic from the 80's, and since the message is that Singapore is going to be "No.1 in content" and as they are the organization promoting creative content, they should have drawn on better producers. And objectively speaking, it is that disconnect between the message and the execution that is extremely jarring and serves to undermine the message. Sure it has raised awareness of Singapore's media industry but more likely along the lines of "Creative media hub? - you must be having a laugh!"....which is unfortunate, especially as there are pockets of great creativity in Singapore especially the advertising agencies which are constantly winners at the global award shows. It's interesting to note that one article in Singapore's Straits Times tried to put a positive spin on it without even mentioning that the majority of the comments on YouTube are derisory- "MDA video on global high list" (http://digital.asiaone.com/Digital/News/Story/A1Story20071127-38663.html ) . But thankfully, another Straits Times article balanced it out "Corporate rap videos cool or fools?" (http://digital.asiaone.com/Digital/Features/Story/A1Story20071125-38245.html ) This is one video that as the appointed censor board, the MDA should have self-censored as so many Singaporeans find it so cringe-worthy. And because it’s gone so totally over the edge, it falls into the “so-bad it’s good” category hence the thru-the-roof global audience.

And though the occasional positive comments have focused on the fact that a bunch of civil servants were willing to break out of the bureaucrat strait-jacket mould, the harsh reality is that on the execution front, the creative/ production team should have done much, much better. It’s produced lyrically and visually as a relic from the 80’s, and since the message is that Singapore is going to be “No.1 in content” and as they are the organization promoting creative content, they should have drawn on better producers.

And objectively speaking, it is that disconnect between the message and the execution that is extremely jarring and serves to undermine the message. Sure it has raised awareness of Singapore’s media industry but more likely along the lines of “Creative media hub? - you must be having a laugh!”….which is unfortunate, especially as there are pockets of great creativity in Singapore especially the advertising agencies which are constantly winners at the global award shows.

It’s interesting to note that one article in Singapore’s Straits Times tried to put a positive spin on it without even mentioning that the majority of the comments on YouTube are derisory- “MDA video on global high list” (http://digital.asiaone.com/Digital/News/Story/A1Story20071127-38663.html ) . But thankfully, another Straits Times article balanced it out “Corporate rap videos cool or fools?” (http://digital.asiaone.com/Digital/Features/Story/A1Story20071125-38245.html )

]]> By: Benita http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1796765 Benita Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:58:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1796765 Thanks, Fernando. As much as such cringe-worthy things do emerge every now and then, which country doesn't have its fair share of wannabe-mistakes? And think about it this way -- give our Confucian culture-ed, square and straight-laced generation some credit for breaking out of their shells. It probably wouldn't be half as bad if some teens who had more rhythmic sense did the rap. Honest, albeit over optimistic... P.S. A response to the chewing gum mention @39: This wouldn't have happened if inconsiderate jokers could stop stuffing their gum on lift doors and buttons, seats, train doors and everything you can put a finger on. This topic included, from now. Thanks, Fernando.

As much as such cringe-worthy things do emerge every now and then, which country doesn’t have its fair share of wannabe-mistakes? And think about it this way — give our Confucian culture-ed, square and straight-laced generation some credit for breaking out of their shells. It probably wouldn’t be half as bad if some teens who had more rhythmic sense did the rap. Honest, albeit over optimistic…

P.S. A response to the chewing gum mention @39: This wouldn’t have happened if inconsiderate jokers could stop stuffing their gum on lift doors and buttons, seats, train doors and everything you can put a finger on. This topic included, from now.

]]> By: Fernando http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1796558 Fernando Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:52:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1796558 So I've lived in Singapore for the last couple of years. Here's the deal - people here are motivated, generally optimistic, and they trust the government. The government takes its responsibilities to the people very seriously even though they have a pretty harsh controls in place on certain stuff. Basically, just don't break the law. And interestingly, cynicism is pretty rare - the video is honest, if lame! What most people who don't live here don't get is that Singapore has created all kinds of industries right up from scratch - from petrochemicals to biotech to tourism - and they actually ARE succeeding at creating a regional media hub. My two bits. So I’ve lived in Singapore for the last couple of years. Here’s the deal - people here are motivated, generally optimistic, and they trust the government. The government takes its responsibilities to the people very seriously even though they have a pretty harsh controls in place on certain stuff. Basically, just don’t break the law. And interestingly, cynicism is pretty rare - the video is honest, if lame!

What most people who don’t live here don’t get is that Singapore has created all kinds of industries right up from scratch - from petrochemicals to biotech to tourism - and they actually ARE succeeding at creating a regional media hub.

My two bits.

]]> By: Harro! http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1795477 Harro! Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:06:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1795477 Isn't William Hung dead? Isn’t William Hung dead?

]]> By: GRex http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1795220 GRex Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:31:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1795220 And I'm embarrassed coz Kuala Lumpur is a few hours drive from where this masterpiece was made. And I’m embarrassed coz Kuala Lumpur is a few hours drive from where this masterpiece was made.

]]> By: goodmeat http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1795115 goodmeat Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:32:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1795115 i could had sworn i saw william hung in the video i could had sworn i saw william hung in the video

]]> By: Shamir http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1794469 Shamir Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:18:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1794469 I'm Singaporean too, and I must say, the fact that it's on TechCrunch with 84 comments is a resounding success in itself, as 'bad' as some of the rapping might be.. "yes yes y'all, we don't stop, get connected worlwide rock on" ;> I’m Singaporean too, and I must say, the fact that it’s on TechCrunch with 84 comments is a resounding success in itself, as ‘bad’ as some of the rapping might be.. “yes yes y’all, we don’t stop, get connected worlwide rock on” ;>

]]> By: Ultronesia http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1794428 Ultronesia Tue, 27 Nov 2007 04:45:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1794428 This... is amazing in all kinds of ways. The sad part is, that beat isn't too bad. It could have been used for more pleasant purposes. Cassandra Tay is smokin' hot, though. She could rule me in a totalitarian manner any day. This… is amazing in all kinds of ways.

The sad part is, that beat isn’t too bad. It could have been used for more pleasant purposes.

Cassandra Tay is smokin’ hot, though. She could rule me in a totalitarian manner any day.

]]> By: julie http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1794395 julie Tue, 27 Nov 2007 04:14:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1794395 Mikey is obviously a dork! Big surprise! VERY STUPID. Mikey is obviously a dork! Big surprise!

VERY STUPID.

]]> By: rocks http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1794374 rocks Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:57:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1794374 haha no doubt its not cool, but it shows the government's initiative/seriousness about spicing media/tech scene up, which is more than I can say abt a lot of others... haha no doubt its not cool, but it shows the government’s initiative/seriousness about spicing media/tech scene up, which is more than I can say abt a lot of others…

]]> By: m3nt0r http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1794318 m3nt0r Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:12:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1794318 WTH?! this is some scary movie.. song.. whatever :D WTH?! this is some scary movie.. song.. whatever :D

]]> By: ExPat http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1794230 ExPat Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:12:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1794230 That was just a sad sad video. I'm so glad I'm Malaysian! Media Hub?!? Time to lose the old plans thats proven unworkable. Move on with the times. Look at South Korea, Vietnam, Cuba, etc. There are many contries out there which are taking serious initiatives and they'll be ahead of us in 20 to 30 years time. As a Malaysian Kiwi, we're always looking ahead and changing with the times. No point in beating an old drum, or in this case, an old rap ;) That was just a sad sad video. I’m so glad I’m Malaysian!

Media Hub?!? Time to lose the old plans thats proven unworkable. Move on with the times. Look at South Korea, Vietnam, Cuba, etc. There are many contries out there which are taking serious initiatives and they’ll be ahead of us in 20 to 30 years time.

As a Malaysian Kiwi, we’re always looking ahead and changing with the times. No point in beating an old drum, or in this case, an old rap ;)

]]> By: James Chia http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1794085 James Chia Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:47:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1794085 I am embarrassed to tell you I am Singaporean! I am embarrassed to tell you I am Singaporean!

]]> By: biased http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793976 biased Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:50:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793976 This video is biased, SG is multi cultural society and this video has only chinese dance to the music. Why can't they show malay, indian, arab and others in the video?? This video is biased, SG is multi cultural society and this video has only chinese dance to the music. Why can’t they show malay, indian, arab and others in the video??

]]> By: bigmac http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793583 bigmac Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:04:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793583 Mike, thank you for helping Singapore to identify William Hung of Singapore. You realize that it is not just a individual but a whole bunch of expensive gahmen who will censor anything except themselves. The proposed name for MDA MDA = WHC = William Hung Corporation Mike, thank you for helping Singapore to identify William Hung of Singapore. You realize that it is not just a individual but a whole bunch of expensive gahmen who will censor anything except themselves.

The proposed name for MDA

MDA = WHC = William Hung Corporation

]]> By: bigmac http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793576 bigmac Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:59:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793576 Mike, that's what MDA will like to do to get into Techcrunch ! Look like MDA make it at last. Now MDA will be world famous and very capable of censoring Techcrunch in notime. Mike, it's time for you to come out your own video so that it can be put into MDA's site. YoYo YO, come on. Mike, that’s what MDA will like to do to get into Techcrunch ! Look like MDA make it at last. Now MDA will be world famous and very capable of censoring Techcrunch in notime.
Mike, it’s time for you to come out your own video so that it can be put into MDA’s site. YoYo YO, come on.

]]> By: Ken http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793558 Ken Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:45:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793558 That is 4.5 minutes of my life I'll never get back. Damn you TechCrunch! Damn you Singapore MDA Execs! That is 4.5 minutes of my life I’ll never get back. Damn you TechCrunch! Damn you Singapore MDA Execs!

]]> By: K.Kaviraj http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793495 K.Kaviraj Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:09:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793495 cassandra tay - Director ( The lady in full black out fit ) --- is really cool ;-) cassandra tay - Director ( The lady in full black out fit ) — is really cool ;-)

]]> By: Skorch http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793447 Skorch Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:40:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793447 Yes yes y'all please please stop. Yes yes y’all please please stop.

]]> By: Matt (the Duncan force) http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793444 Matt (the Duncan force) Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:36:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793444 ok... could we get Mike, Duncan, Erick, and the whole gang to PLEEEEEASE go to gizmoz and get your 3d avatars to do a parody of this video?? I would pay money for such a thing. and #71... leave duncan alone... who are you to talk? what kind a title is "statement.setMaxrows in JDBC vs Oracle rownum in SQL"? yeah... that title just yanks me right in to read your damn graph!! grrrrr. what's that you say? there was no graph? oh... well i would have known that had i actually gave enough pellets of crap to actually read your entry. (which i didn't). :-D (i suppose you'll lay off of Duncan in future episodes....) p.s. if you can't tell i'm a reformed duncan-slammer... his recent troll post really opened my eyes dammit! (and i'm not being sarcastic, in case you were wondering. i really feel compelled to stand up for duncan now as opposed to just joining the herd and taking the easy cuts.) We need another Figueroa to get people off of Duncan's ass already. p.p.s. ok... so i couldn't stand another Figueroa either... bad idea. ok… could we get Mike, Duncan, Erick, and the whole gang to PLEEEEEASE go to gizmoz and get your 3d avatars to do a parody of this video??

I would pay money for such a thing.

and #71… leave duncan alone… who are you to talk? what kind a title is “statement.setMaxrows in JDBC vs Oracle rownum in SQL”? yeah… that title just yanks me right in to read your damn graph!! grrrrr. what’s that you say? there was no graph? oh… well i would have known that had i actually gave enough pellets of crap to actually read your entry. (which i didn’t). :-D (i suppose you’ll lay off of Duncan in future episodes….)

p.s. if you can’t tell i’m a reformed duncan-slammer… his recent troll post really opened my eyes dammit! (and i’m not being sarcastic, in case you were wondering. i really feel compelled to stand up for duncan now as opposed to just joining the herd and taking the easy cuts.) We need another Figueroa to get people off of Duncan’s ass already.

p.p.s. ok… so i couldn’t stand another Figueroa either… bad idea.

]]> By: Saagar http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793349 Saagar Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:38:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/25/get-creative-can-do-rock-on-hahahaha/#comment-1793349 And I was thinking only Duncan had trouble in finding the right titles for the posts :) And I was thinking only Duncan had trouble in finding the right titles for the posts :)

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