Spider-Man: Brand New Day

It's been awhile since I've seen a movie so long after it's been out - I just couldn't find the time to go watch cos got other stuff going on the last few weekends. I figured with the demand, it's not going away from the cinemas just yet. 

The hall I was in was still about 70% full. Can hear a group of young boys who can't contain their excitement to catch this Spidey movie. Despite being about a month since it came out, the cinemas are still giving posters and whatever to moviegoers. GSC gave everyone who was watching this a Bugle "newspaper", with a centrespread poster. 

• NGL, when I finally saw the trailer or whatever, I was like... is he going through Spidey-perimenopause ah? Okaylah, it's the arachnid hormones trying to take over the human host or whatever, but it does look like perimenopause from where I'm sitting LOL
• I can't believe it's been 5 years since No Way Home... which arounds about right, cos they were about to start college back then, and this is right when MJ and Ned already graduated college...
• How is Yelena not soggy all the time, if her "office" was really in a bathhouse LOL - but seriously though, how long was Florence Pugh's day like that? A day, tops? 
• I'm gonna guess that not letting Frank finish the swear word by webbing his mouth is so they can keep the 13 rating or whatever, and cos it's funny 
• Him being grossed out by his organic webbing is also kinda hilarious. But yeah, why wasn't Tobey Maguire's Spidey back in the day? 
• The heng dai vibe between Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal is pretty obvious both on-screen and off (as they were doing press for both this and The Odyssey) 
• In fairness to Yelena, her reasons for conducting business in the bath seem pretty sound.. 
• If he's been wiped out of everyone's collective memory and is full time Spidey hor, where he got the money for his living space and the hardware lah? Inheritance money is it? 
• The effort he put in to suppress the spider hormones this whole movie is just so futile in the end when he decided to just embrace it.. 
• Did they bring Marisa Tomei back for this, or was it archival footage? 
• I've read about most of the references they've got in the movie going in, but apparently there's a glimpse of Michelle Yeoh also? 
• Despite the secrecy, I'm sure most of the fans got it right about Sadie Sink being Jean Grey (like DUH, if you ask me), which helps to shoehorn in the upcoming MCU X-Men. (They've already announced the cast during D23)
• Does this mean Sony doesn't have to make another Spider-Man movie for the time being? 

I guess this one is okay lah, just a bit long for me. Could it be shorter? I dunno either. The fight and action scenes are pretty cool. I'm not sure if I would want to do the 4DX experience.. 

Jokes Against Humanity

I admit, this was a few weeks ago. I blame the perimenopause energy levels. 

Only had time, energy (and credit limit, mostly) to check out ONE PJ Comedy Festival event - Jokes Against Humanity. 

Step into Jokes Against Humanity — Malaysia’s wild, unfiltered comedy night inspired by Cards Against Humanity. Stand-up, improv, and audience chaos collide in a sell-out show since 2023. Dark, daring, and definitely not for the easily offended.

I've known about this show for some years now, but never had the time, energy, money, and inclination (any, and/or all of the above) to go as it was held in various places and venues that I've not heard of. Figured I'd go check it out this time. 

It would be the first time I've been to this part of what is now known as DeStage @ Jaya One - the studio space that is across the way from the main stage. 

Was kinda tickled that there was a mobile O'Briens outside, selling sandwiches, potato chips, hot drinks, etc. But I only ended up getting a can of 0.0 Somersby (which is just sparkling apple juice la, really) and one of the sandwiches for tomorrow. 

Got myself situated, did not sweat my tits off (yay) cos it had been raining and I wasn't right under where the AC was blowing. 

First half of the show was just everyone in the line up doing their 5, 10 minute sets, no crowd work (which was host Nat Kang's way of trying to get people to sit in the front row). They closed the first half with Jenhan doing a bit about his dad, to promote (like the third staging at this point)  "Like This, Like Dad"

After the 10 minute intermission, it was finally time to play Cards Against Humanity. The only perk of being in the front row was that you get to actually play the cards. Then the lineup has 2 - 4 minutes each to riff on the best generated statement that the crowd voted on. Most of the regular players got 2 minutes. Jenhan and Ming Yue got to team up for theirs cos they had never done it before. Joanne Kam even jumped in at one point. 

I dunno if the cards were kinda meh this time, or people dunno how to play. I thought it was okay. Maybe it's just my perimenopause energy levels and the day I've had. 

Week 33, 2026

Haze, haze, haze... and the start of Hungry Ghost season. 

• Apparently some people dunno the difference between the "pok" in mee pok and pork. The eatery that got maligned has filed a police report against dumb Facebook page, which is well within their right. If people can file police reports for jokes they don't like and all... 
  
• Apparently the new Ombak KLCC mall might finally open on the 22nd? 
• Remembered to redeem the 2 tray set at one of the ramen restaurants at Starling for Saturday dinner. Everything was bite sized, still left feeling stuffed as needed a minimum noodle order, which is fair enough. 
• Spent Sunday at TRX, collecting samples all over the mall, not just the House of Sephora event. 
• The annual House of Sephora event (which is usually a more private event) is at TRX this year for other member tiers and the hoi polloi to check out the new and upcoming brands and products that's gonna be available at Sephora stores.
• A lot of news out of the D23 event, especially the unveiling of the MCU X-Men cast.
• Tried the KFC onde-onde tart - I guess it's ok?
• Also tried the Oriental Kopi pandan tart. Kinda salty that there's a 2 piece purchase minimum, but there you go. I guess it's ok too; I'm just hoping that it's actual pandan flavour. 
• Went for comedy show on Friday night. 
• Got my quarterly hair cut on Saturday. 

An Evening with Masood Boomgaard & Self-Help Singh

It's been awhile since I went to a comedy show almost cold. I've come across the occasional Self-Help Singh reels in my algorithm, but otherwise don't know much else about the dude. Didn't have much going on anyway and kinda needed a laugh, so got a ticket few days before. Haven't been to DeStage since the management change, but I haven't forgotten where the ok seats (for me) are. Managed to get an almost unobstructed aisle seat. 

Internationally acclaimed comedian Masood Boomgaard brings his signature blend of stand-up comedy, storytelling, satire, and motivational parody to Malaysia. Best known for his globally beloved alter ego, Self-Help Singh, Masood has built an audience of more than 4 million followers worldwide, captivating millions with his hilarious takes on workplace culture, leadership, self-improvement, and the realities of modern life.

The Self-Help Singh live experience is a hilarious yet thought-provoking fusion of stand-up comedy, parody, and motivational speaking. Through sharp observations, unconventional life lessons, and laugh-out-loud audience interactions, Masood delivers a show that is both entertaining and surprisingly insightful.

Whether you're a professional navigating corporate life, an entrepreneur chasing success, or simply someone who appreciates smart, relatable comedy, An Evening with Masood Boomgaard & Self-Help Singh promises an unforgettable night of laughter, wit, and unconventional wisdom.

Anyway, was kinda early cos wanted to get a couple of things at AEON BIG, meander... and yes, I brought said groceries with me to the show. The guys checking my bag chuckled when I showed them and said "groceries". 

If you've been to Nigel Ng's show back in the day, it's kinda like that here where Masood is himself in the first half of the show, and then he would be Self-Help Singh in the second half.

Kinda surprised that people could make an 8 p.m. Friday night show. 

First half was ok - he's being himself, talking about his life, family, the age related ailments...no idea he was South African Indian, but ok. He was like he had to be show people who he really was cos people were confusing him with the alter ego.

FWIW, I'm glad there wasn't a drawn out intermission and he went into his alter ego pretty quickly... as fast as a person can put on a kurta and aviators, it seems like. 

The guy everyone paid money to see... LOL

Anyway, I wouldn't know how much is from the reels online, but this particular (de)motivational speaker really got people going. I know I laughed at some of it. 

Cos the show started around 8.15 p.m., it ended around 9.45 p.m.? Oklah, before 10 p.m. la. 

Went straight home. Tired liao.

Week 32, 2026

Haze is back, urgh. Like it's not hot enough and how have to contend with the air pollution too. 

Been a bone tired kind of week. 

• Colour me not surprised that Jetstar is gonna charge people for use of the overhead bins. 
• Car undercarriage cover came loose and fortunately was only charged for parts (some clips) to attach it again. Quick fix too. 
• Finally used the Lancome facial service voucher I got from that event on Saturday. I don't remember the exact name, but it involved a hot and cold facial massage after layers of very expensive Lancome skincare I otherwise cannot bring myself to buy in this lifetime. 
• Bought so much toothpaste over the weekend, I dunno how long it'll take to use up. Probably at least a year? 

Week 31, 2026

Dunno why people are so gung-ho about the new Spider-Man movie; the demand is so intense that people are going to 9 a.m. screenings, even on a weekday. Errr... okay then. Can't be because of Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jon Bernthal are in it, hot off The Odyssey fanfare...

• Dad's birthday this week. Cake in the office and he paid for office lunch at Mohd Chan. 
• Went for PJ Comedy Festival's first event of the season later the same day - Jokes Against Humanity, where the comedians play Cards Against Humanity with the audience. 
• Having been on iron supplements for awhile now, finding out that I'm one of those people who are prone to stomach upset if they're taken on an empty stomach is kinda annoying, especially when the stomach upset happens when you're trying to sleep. WTF.
• Went for the Amlife event on Saturday. I know at some point they're just trying to sell people their super expensive electrified mattress toppers, but fine, whatever.
• Also went for the Allianz health event at APW later on Saturday afternoon. 
• The foot massage at Soma Wellness is actually not bad... provided you did more than 1 hour. 
• Massive Attack is, effectively I guess, banned from Singapore after they waved a certain flag at their show there. 
• Did the auntie thing and dragged myself (and some recyclables) to Pyramid on a rainy Friday night for a goodie bag cos they recently launched their recycling hub. As I was driving home, they already finished giving out 500 of them? 
• Took Mr DIY long enough to finally have an app... so that they could track people's purchase history, of course. Dragged myself to Midvalley so that I could get some freebies for signing up for it. 
• The internet's a-twitter about the trailer for the movie Wicker, where Olivia Colman's fisherwoman character asks a weaver for a husband (of course played by the eldest Skarsgard scion, Alexander). Wicker husband shows up. Chaos ensues. 

Week 30, 2026

• Put some of the EPF savings in i-invest, cos why not? Also not easy to do for some reason. 
• Mum went and bought a lot of stuff at a Village Grocer store opening. Don't ask me which one.
• Finally tried the McD coleslaw and mashed potatoes with the Ayam Goreng McD. Tastes ok, I guess. Portion is way smaller than KFC one FO SURE
• Busy weekend
• Spent Sunday in downtown KL at 2 different Sephora stores for different appointments.