Kings of Leon – Charmer

Let’s us weigh on the scale to see the pros and cons of the rationale on going to the prom night organised by the three faculties. Before we proceed, I would like to make a cynic remark, did not they spread the words last year that temptation 2007 was going to be the last prom held by the three faculties all together. Well, well, what do we have here in 2008? Just another malicious dirty marketing strategy imposed by the organisers or maybe I just do not know the other side of the coin?

Nevertheless, as much as it is anticipated by the students, there are many variables that should be factored into the decision of attending it. Let’s list the cons first as I like it that way:

The cons would be it is costly from the ticket, attire, accessories, and to the grooming process. It is such a hassle to spend at least 400 MYR for a night at the hotel where the opportunity cost of spending this much money could be used to go for a holiday trip to many tourist destinations such as Tioman Island, Redang Island and the like. These holiday trips come with affordable and appealing offers and packages where usually they are not just for a night but for the least 2 days and 1 night duration that is according to my two cents, would be such a value worth for every penny spent.

The core appeal of this occasion would be the celebrities. Well, from what is being publicised, the celebrities that would be present on that night are Kenny Sia, Soo Kui Jien, Stephanie Chai, and local music bands which are Estranged and Pop Shuvit. To be frank, if I were to attend a dinner, I would like many singers or bands to perform but honestly, I reckon there are too many non musician figures which consist of a blogger (Kenny Sia), a male host (Soo Kui Jien), and not forgetting a female host (Stephanie Chai). Can you imagine, 3 people talking and hosting the event that night? Kenny Sia is a witted blogger which I have to admit his blog entries can be quite amusing at times; not that I have anything against him. As for Jien and Stephanie, the organisers are just using their sexual charm to woo the crowd to come (well, isn’t every function like that?). Personally, Stephanie is such a charmer but I reckon she is just a girl with a pretty face ( I believe there are so much more than just that, oh yes, she is indeed clever; fyi, she holds a finance degree from UoA, NZ). Not that I have anything against her, but the truth is I just think she is having trouble to gain more market. Back in New Zealand, she is categorized as an Asian and in Malaysia, there is not much she can do to penetrate the Malaysian entertainment industry. By the way, her last drama that she acted (KL Lights), her performance was average or I would rather say, there are rooms for improvement might be because she is just a rookie in acting.

Well for the music bands, Pop Shuvit nor Estranged are not just my cup of tea. Seriously, most of the people that I know that are planning to go to the dinner; they are just going there for the sake of some allegedly claimed ‘good looking’ members of the bands.

The only advantage or benefit that I could think of is you could gain social intelligence where you could become a social butterfly to mingle around with the crowd but truth be told, most students would team up together to book the same table of ten. Basically, every one actually knows each other at the same table. Usually, they go in groups. So I do not think it is actually a way of socializing with new people.

Enough of the criticisms, I reckon the cons outweigh the pros. Don’t you reckon so?