Strange Curses
Friday, April 01, 2005
Eve of Foolishness
Ever wondered how April Fool's day came about? Here's a little story for you. There is no verifications to the truthfulness of this story though.
The beginning of this tradition was in 1582, in France. Prior to that year, the new year was celebrated for eight days, beginning on March 25. The celebration culminated on April 1. With the reform of the calendar under Charles IX, the Gregorian Calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was moved to January 1.
However, communications being what they were in the days when news traveled by foot, many people did not receive the news for several years. Others, the more obstinate crowd, refused to accept the new calendar and continued to celebrate the new year on April 1. These backward folk were labeled as "fools" by the general populace. They were subject to some ridicule, and were often sent on "fools errands" or were made the butt of other practical jokes.
This harassment evolved, over time, into a tradition of prank-playing on the first day of April. The tradition eventually spread to England and Scotland in the eighteenth century. It was later introduced to the American colonies of both the English and French. April Fool's Day thus developed into an international fun fest, so to speak, with different nationalities specializing in their own brand of humor at the expense of their friends and families.
However, communications being what they were in the days when news traveled by foot, many people did not receive the news for several years. Others, the more obstinate crowd, refused to accept the new calendar and continued to celebrate the new year on April 1. These backward folk were labeled as "fools" by the general populace. They were subject to some ridicule, and were often sent on "fools errands" or were made the butt of other practical jokes.
This harassment evolved, over time, into a tradition of prank-playing on the first day of April. The tradition eventually spread to England and Scotland in the eighteenth century. It was later introduced to the American colonies of both the English and French. April Fool's Day thus developed into an international fun fest, so to speak, with different nationalities specializing in their own brand of humor at the expense of their friends and families.
Well, i dunno how true is that, but it's juz for general knowledge. Anyway. April Fool's day is a special day for me as it's also my DADDY's BDAY. HAPPY BDAY DAD!! may you be long lifed and tio more toto, 4D, Big Sweep, Win in gambling, and succeed in watever you do.
i think my dad is quite lucky to be born in the early 1900s. those day, where got pple play pranks on 1st April like the children today? if some unlucky child is born on this day, his young childhood would be real sad on this day. he surely would be the main target of all the pranks sia. if it is an indian or a mutt, i dun even give a damn. Wah hahahaha. i m a racist you know!!
do anyone of you watch zhong yi zui ai xian? it is a variety show by Jacky Wu. Hey he rocks in his jokes. if you nv watch, then you should watch it man. it is the funniest show in the whole world. Why u ask. a picture paints a thousand words. see this.
RU HUA!!
her name is RU HUA, which means flower. she is a female who speaks funnily and bloody loves to disturb pple on the show. The ultimate prank for April Fool's would be to pay her to kiss your frenz in this makeup. wahahahahaha. but bloody hell dun anyone of you send her to me!!!
damn sian in camp. today is a fucking bz day in the office for me as i was doing some projection on the welfare fund. by the way, if you dunno, my appointment is a WELFARE CLERK. the most zo bo lan clerk. but one thing made me feel better today. England won Azerbaijan 2-0. and Owen got scolded by Azerbaijan coach for nothing he had said. i feel sorry for him sia. same fate as me 2 days ago (read my previous entry). FUCK all those pple who scold others when they did not do wrong. hope all these fuckers will grow pimples on their arses and under their umpits.
I guess that some of my frenz knew that i just broke up with my gal, so sad. For all the KPOs out there, reason why we broke up is due to character difference. not some arguement or wat broke us up. Wonderful gal she is. Most wonderful and emotional gal i know. But all is not lost. we are now like best of frens in life. lets hope it juz stay this way for the time being. I am alrite. been receiving some consoling from my camp mates. thanks Mates!! We are a family! S1 Br Rox!
saw this qoute on the Straits Times; "What must you do to have a man stay faithful? A woman has to be a friend, independent, lady-like, shy and yet a freak in bed". it is from Actress Halle Berry. Ladies out there, HEED this advice!! think about it man.
cold weather today, rained the whole day. hee makes me all drowsy and sleepy. calling it a day now. ciaoz
:: posted by strangesentiments, 12:52 PM
