Thursday, September 09, 2004
To Celebrate the 100th post of this blog, a SPECIAL EDITION of "Guide To Annoy Khee Xuan: The DOs and DON'Ts to Annoy Him and Vice Versa" to entertain the frequent readers of this blog.
"Guide to Annoy Khee Xuan: The DOs and DON'Ts to Annoy Him and Vice Versa" Special Edition Part 1 - Splurging Quiz
Using the new calculation method set by Khee Xuan, you can now calculate your poverty/rich level and derive your splurging value by the quiz below. Match your splurging value with Khee Xuan and see how you compare!
INSTRUCTIONS: POST ALL YOUR ANSWERS AND CALCULATION UNDER THE COMMENTS BOX TO VERIFY YOUR SPLURGING VALUE!
Part I: Poverty / Rich Quiz
1. WHAT KIND OF HOUSE DO YOU LIVE IN?
A. Bungalow / Semi-detach
B. HDB Flat
C. Condominium / Terrace and Others
2. WHAT KIND OF HANDPHONES DO YOU HAVE?
A. Non-colour Display Handphones
B. Colour Display Handphones
C. Colour Display Handphones with Cameras / PDAs / XDAs
3. WHICH OF THESE 'LUXURY' ITEMS DO YOU POSSESS IN YOUR HOUSE? (CHOOSE FROM LIST)
- Gameboy
- Laptop / Notebook
- Internet Connection Broadband
- 42" LCD TV
- Windows 2000 XP with LCD Monitor
- iPOD or other MP3 Players
4. HOW MUCH POCKET MONEY DO YOU GET A WEEK?
A. $25 and below
B. $26 - $30
C. $30 and above
5. DO YOU SAVE YOUR POCKET MONEY?
A. YES. $2 or more a week.
B. YES. $2 or less a week.
C. NO.
PART II: SPLURGING QUIZ
1. YOU ARE DESPERATE TO WATCH A MOVIE. GIVEN THIS SCENARIO, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
A. I would go watch the movie with the ticket price of $6.50. Regardless.
B. I would ask my friend to help me download the movie and pay for the CD cost.
C. I would buy the VCD/DVD if possible at 3 for $10 from Bangkok
2. HOW OFTEN DO YOU EAT AT FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS?
A. Once a week. It's nice you know.
B. Once a month. It's unhealthy to eat so much junk food.
C. Once per half a year. I am a vegetarian and it doesn't help by eating a Cheeseburger w/o the meat right?
3. IN SCHOOL, HOW OFTEN DO YOU BUY DRINKS FROM THE CANTEEN?
A. Occasionally when I am thirsty or in need of caffeine.
B. Never. I've got my water bottle to refill everytime it's empty.
C. It goes with my recess/lunch as a package. Uncle, one Lemon Tea!
4. DO YOU ALWAYS BUY PRESENTS FOR YOUR FRIENDS' BIRTHDAYS?
A. Depends on how close I am to my friend.
B. Duh.. Presents are a must during birthdays!
C. Nopes. A Birthday Email will just suit them fine.
5. DURING AN OUTING WITH FRIENDS, WHICH OF THESE PLACES WOULD YOU SUGGEST TO HAVE A MEAL WITH THEM?
A. Coffee shop/ Hawker Centre
B. Fast food Restaurants
C. Food Court
Got your answers posted in the comments box? Now, calculate your splurging value using the answer key below!
PART I ANSWERS:
1. A = 5
B = 1
C = 3
2. A = 1
B = 3
C = 5
3. 2 or less of the listed items = 1
3 of the listed items = 3
4 or more of the listed items = 5
4. A = 1
B = 3
C = 5
5. A = 5
B = 3
C = 1
Poverty / Rich Level = Total no. of points in Part 1
PART II ANSWERS
1. A = 5
B = 1
C = 3
2. A = 5
B = 3
C = 1
3. A = 3
B = 1
C = 5
4. A = 3
B = 5
C = 1
5. A = 1
B = 5
C = 3
Splurging Level = Total points from Part II
Calculation of Splurging Value (S Value):
S Value =
Poverty / Rich Level
Splurging Level
Note: If S value is less than 1, you are splurging more than you have and DO look out for the cost of things/ food that you are either purchasing or eating to minimise the level. For now, compare your S value with Khee Xuan's S Value posted later! Post your values under the comments box now!
Signing off,
Anonymous Writer GW
9/09/2004 11:05:00 AM
