Guest Guest Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 I am invited to a christmas party and I am tasked to buy log cake. I was shocked at the prices of these logcakes! Breadtalk was selling it at $58! Even those no brand hdb cakeshops are selling logcakes at $38! What made me angry is these shops are profiteering on this festive season! Logcakes are just swiss rolls with cream! Swissrolls cost just $5.00. Why is there so much mark up? What i did was i bought a $5 swiss roll and betty croaker butter cream and decorate the cake myself! Cost less than $15. Should government agencies check for such rip offs from retailers who cares for their fat paychecks instead of spreading joy and happiness? Where is the social responsibilities? I hope the government will stamp out such acts and put a stop to such practices. Cube3 1
EasleyLim Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 Lmao, everything also want govn't intervene. Next time wipe backside also need govn't official inspect is it. bluerunner, upshot, aedile1234 and 1 other 4
EasleyLim Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 On a side note, have you considered writing into Straits Times to voice such, uhh, opinions? I think you could really make a difference to a lot of people's days. Estarif 1
Guest Guest Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 40 minutes ago, EasleyLim said: On a side note, have you considered writing into Straits Times to voice such, uhh, opinions? I think you could really make a difference to a lot of people's days. Why are you mocking? Your tone is not constructive. This is a real issue which needed to be addressed. You must be well off so you do not feel such issues concerns you. But wake up to reality as a vast majority in this island is not as lucky as you. I strongly urge you to read more and get in touch with the feelings of the people on the ground. Please do not be like the paper generals who sits in comfy aircon offices, drive expensive cars and live in big expensive houses. I strongly urge you to do more charity work, donate your money and time towards society and be intouch with common people.
upshot Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, Guest Guest said: I am invited to a christmas party and I am tasked to buy log cake. I was shocked at the prices of these logcakes! Breadtalk was selling it at $58! Even those no brand hdb cakeshops are selling logcakes at $38! What made me angry is these shops are profiteering on this festive season! Logcakes are just swiss rolls with cream! Swissrolls cost just $5.00. Why is there so much mark up? What i did was i bought a $5 swiss roll and betty croaker butter cream and decorate the cake myself! Cost less than $15. Should government agencies check for such rip offs from retailers who cares for their fat paychecks instead of spreading joy and happiness? Where is the social responsibilities? I hope the government will stamp out such acts and put a stop to such practices. Not sure what you took to study in school and in life after which but, do you understand the general concept of SUPPLY AND DEMAND in any market place? Or was it a knee jerk reaction that cause you to start a thread on something you personally DEEM too wrong and expensive to be allow exist ? If something too expensive happens then the market will react to it rightly to correct it. No one will pay and the idea or product will die away overtime. Why should you have the right to stamp anything out just because you 'FEEL emotionally' to be wrong when it's out of your reach to pay for it? You defending the poor from not having a log cake? Unsurping a tyrannic govt? What next? Expensive Rolex? Smart phones? Make more money to afford it or don't buy it. Or how about telling your office or friends it is stupid of them to task you with buying expensive food. They should be stopped instead. hehe Season's Greetings to you. Am hunting down a job right now but I sure am not telling anyone not to buy one just cause I am not getting one this time around. to keep to practical purchases. Edited December 18, 2016 by upshot ** Comments are my opinions, same as yours. It's not a 'Be-All-and-End-All' view. Intent's to thought-provoke, validate, reiterate and yes, even correct. Opinion to consider but agree to disagree. I don't enjoy conflicted exchanges, empty bravado or egoistical chest pounding. It's never personal, tribalistic or with malice. Frank by nature, means, I never bend the truth. Views are to broaden understanding - Updated: Nov 2021.
thorzguy Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 I agreed that Christmas Log Cake are swiss roll coated with thick layers of cream. This is exactly what I told my friend - just buy a swiss roll please. At our age, less or no cream, just the cake itself is sinful enough. Do bear in mind that as Upshot as mentioned - supply and demand. Furthermore, log cake only appear once a year. Who doesn't uses this opportunity to make more money? Just like bak kwa during CNY. Why it is so expensive? Shop rental, staff salaries, utilities, time, manpower cost of ingredients etc - all plays a part in the pricing. I am not siding the high price; as a matter of fact, I do not support them too. Alternative? Make something yourself - baking a cake, tarts, cookies etc. Have a good Christmas.
yoyo74 Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 Either u dont buy log cake at christmas or u coat the swiss roll yourself lol mate69 and upshot 2
Guest Guest Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 Pls give ts a break la for goodness sake . If you are so rich you can afford to buy it of course. He's just voicing out and I see his reasons too. Ts is commendable to buy a cheaper one and decorated it himself anyway . What's wrong with the gay community seriously ? There are various classes of people ..not all are well to do .
EasleyLim Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 1 minute ago, Guest Guest said: Pls give ts a break la for goodness sake . If you are so rich you can afford to buy it of course. He's just voicing out and I see his reasons too. Ts is commendable to buy a cheaper one and decorated it himself anyway . What's wrong with the gay community seriously ? There are various classes of people ..not all are well to do . If he's the same guest that posted the same shit about 'x being so z' then he's definitely bitching for the sake of bitching.
Momopolare Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) Go back to the 80s, you can get your cheap cheap log cakes. Not much marketing crap to burn your wallet. Edited December 18, 2016 by CordonBleu Under your influence, you're the magic in my veins.
EasleyLim Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, Guest Guest said: Why are you mocking? Your tone is not constructive. This is a real issue which needed to be addressed. You must be well off so you do not feel such issues concerns you. But wake up to reality as a vast majority in this island is not as lucky as you. I strongly urge you to read more and get in touch with the feelings of the people on the ground. Please do not be like the paper generals who sits in comfy aircon offices, drive expensive cars and live in big expensive houses. I strongly urge you to do more charity work, donate your money and time towards society and be intouch with common people. The real issue here is you hiding behind people with legitimate economic issues for your incessant grandstanding against the govn't. It is downright disgusting for you to do that and you have the audacity to lecture me on moral behavior? We're are not tools for you to make yourself feel warm and fuzzy at night thinking you've done shit to help the impoverished. If you're so concerned with the hardship of the common folks, please put your money where your mouth is and donate to charity. I did. EDIT: Proof Edited December 18, 2016 by EasleyLim butterjampeanut, upshot and BenTan 3
Jay97 Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 As an amateur baker, I feel that Yule log cakes and swiss rolls make a difference. For a start, the texture of yule log cakes are richer and more dense, as compared to swiss rolls which are lighter. This can be attributed to their batter where swiss rolls utilize a batter which uses more flour while yule log cakes utilizes less flour but in return, more eggs, alongside with components such as cocoa powder and chocolates. With the more extensive and richer chocolate dressings, and aesthetics, it will make a log cake more expensive! That is just a guess from my side though, comparing the recipes between jelly rolls ( swiss rolls ) and yule log cakes that are produced from the same baker, such as Joy of Baking. ( Unless these bakeries use the same recipe for both the log cake and the swiss roll, then I would find that I am actually short changed ?)
cutejack Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 5 hours ago, Guest Guest said: I am invited to a christmas party and I am tasked to buy log cake. I was shocked at the prices of these logcakes! Breadtalk was selling it at $58! Even those no brand hdb cakeshops are selling logcakes at $38! What made me angry is these shops are profiteering on this festive season! Logcakes are just swiss rolls with cream! Swissrolls cost just $5.00. Why is there so much mark up? What i did was i bought a $5 swiss roll and betty croaker butter cream and decorate the cake myself! Cost less than $15. Should government agencies check for such rip offs from retailers who cares for their fat paychecks instead of spreading joy and happiness? Where is the social responsibilities? I hope the government will stamp out such acts and put a stop to such practices. Heard that govt can control or interven the hygiene issues but not pricing.avoid buying or share the cost with ur colleagues lor.sometimes it boil up my blood too.haizzz... Thats how these bizz ppl earn a living for their medical expenses in future through the consumers' curses.lolxxx
Balestier Posted December 18, 2016 Posted December 18, 2016 maybe u should ask these questions when u own a bakery.
lovehandle Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 try baking one instead? anyone could? it is nothing new! all along it has been this pricing On 12/18/2016 at 1:13 PM, Guest Guest said: I am invited to a christmas party and I am tasked to buy log cake. I was shocked at the prices of these logcakes! Breadtalk was selling it at $58! Even those no brand hdb cakeshops are selling logcakes at $38! What made me angry is these shops are profiteering on this festive season! Logcakes are just swiss rolls with cream! Swissrolls cost just $5.00. Why is there so much mark up? What i did was i bought a $5 swiss roll and betty croaker butter cream and decorate the cake myself! Cost less than $15. Should government agencies check for such rip offs from retailers who cares for their fat paychecks instead of spreading joy and happiness? Where is the social responsibilities? I hope the government will stamp out such acts and put a stop to such practices.
Guest Communuts Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 Gees, why not ask gov to also regulate prostitute prices cos some are cheap and some are expensive.
Guest Santa Babe Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 47 minutes ago, -Ignored- said: try baking one instead? anyone could? it is nothing new! all along it has been this pricing Yes going to learn to bake log cake in CC. if tasty, can make more and give free to Poor Guest consider it as charity work lovehandle 1
lovehandle Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Guest Santa Babe said: Yes going to learn to bake log cake in CC. if tasty, can make more and give free to Poor Guest consider it as charity work wow, this xmas they will feel warmth for sure!! Tks!
lovehandle Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 but dont worry about giving to TS , k? lol
Guest Trip8 Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 On Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 4:29 PM, Jay97 said: As an amateur baker, I feel that Yule log cakes and swiss rolls make a difference. For a start, the texture of yule log cakes are richer and more dense, as compared to swiss rolls which are lighter. This can be attributed to their batter where swiss rolls utilize a batter which uses more flour while yule log cakes utilizes less flour but in return, more eggs, alongside with components such as cocoa powder and chocolates. With the more extensive and richer chocolate dressings, and aesthetics, it will make a log cake more expensive! That is just a guess from my side though, comparing the recipes between jelly rolls ( swiss rolls ) and yule log cakes that are produced from the same baker, such as Joy of Baking. ( Unless these bakeries use the same recipe for both the log cake and the swiss roll, then I would find that I am actually short changed ?) I m a Baker n agree to wat u said. To e person who started tis thread, my costing of a log cake is more than a Swiss roll.(e person above haf mention y it cost so much) U complaining we shops r profiteering on this festive season! Pls understand I haf to pay my staff OT during tis period, they dun work free for me (r u willing to work overtime for free?) n e utilities consumption r oso higher during tis time.(government dun give me free usage or discount on bill) Maybe until u own a bakery then u understand WHY. U tink ur $15 DIY log cake is no different fr a $58 log cake? Then u might wan consider taking order fr members here bcos u tink is good profit. I HOPE U NOE U R LIVING IN A 2016 FIRST WORLD COUNTRY. suckmegood, MenBtySpa and lovehandle 3
aedile1234 Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 On 12/18/2016 at 2:05 PM, Guest Guest said: Why are you mocking? Your tone is not constructive. This is a real issue which needed to be addressed. You must be well off so you do not feel such issues concerns you. But wake up to reality as a vast majority in this island is not as lucky as you. I strongly urge you to read more and get in touch with the feelings of the people on the ground. Please do not be like the paper generals who sits in comfy aircon offices, drive expensive cars and live in big expensive houses. I strongly urge you to do more charity work, donate your money and time towards society and be intouch with common people. not mocking... but u should try to write to straits times... they publish a lot of "interesting" write ins these days hahahaha suckmegood, EasleyLim, mate69 and 1 other 4
Guest shake head Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 i reli wonder why a log cake's price can be a topic in forum. anyhow it is just a log cake.
Zackling Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 Y fuss over a log cake that comes once a year..!? Chinese Bak Kua also raises their prices during Cny. Valentines day, roses price shit up by 5-10times, TS. Must think abt salaried workers who work OT on Festive seasons. They will not work for free. Moreover, retail shop owners must pay rental & pub. Sg is all abt money. Even when one is jobless, govt will still want u to pay pub bill. lovehandle, mate69 and MenBtySpa 3
Guest Guest Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 On 12/18/2016 at 1:13 PM, Guest Guest said: I am invited to a christmas party and I am tasked to buy log cake. I was shocked at the prices of these logcakes! Breadtalk was selling it at $58! Even those no brand hdb cakeshops are selling logcakes at $38! What made me angry is these shops are profiteering on this festive season! Logcakes are just swiss rolls with cream! Swissrolls cost just $5.00. Why is there so much mark up? What i did was i bought a $5 swiss roll and betty croaker butter cream and decorate the cake myself! Cost less than $15. Should government agencies check for such rip offs from retailers who cares for their fat paychecks instead of spreading joy and happiness? Where is the social responsibilities? I hope the government will stamp out such acts and put a stop to such practices. You are solo poor and very low class......log cake at only $58????? Eeeeee....so cheap.....are you sure can eat???!!! I dare not try.... you definitely don't qualify for my Xmas party....so embarrassing if you come.....
snowball Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 you can make one yourself if you think the price is not right, it may make this year x'mas more special to you and your dear friends
Estarif Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 On 12/18/2016 at 1:21 PM, EasleyLim said: On a side note, have you considered writing into Straits Times to voice such, uhh, opinions? I think you could really make a difference to a lot of people's days. Hahahaha those junk posts straits time been posting, definitely fit those ridiculous rants EasleyLim 1
fish Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 Just buy or don't buy. You have a choice. If you are invited to Christmas party and buy a logcake, you have to think more than the value of the logcake. You can choose to buy a Swiss Roll. But this reflects you. mate69 1
lonelyglobe Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 17 hours ago, Zackling said: Y fuss over a log cake that comes once a year..!? Chinese Bak Kua also raises their prices during Cny. Valentines day, roses price shit up by 5-10times, TS. Must think abt salaried workers who work OT on Festive seasons. They will not work for free. Moreover, retail shop owners must pay rental & pub. Sg is all abt money. Even when one is jobless, govt will still want u to pay pub bill. not only more expensive but still got long queue, crazy....no body say cny must eat bak kua, no body say love can only celebrate on valentine, why x'mas must eat log cake and not ang ku kueh??? to me is not traditional but rather commercial world have successfully brainwash everyone that is the right thing, if u have the money go ahead but if u don't, u don't need to. mate69 1
bubu zai Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 Haha u buy logcake when CNY period should 80% discount for u End Christmas promotion
abang Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 Well for me, the REAL Christmas treat is the imported Christmas pudding. Yes it is sinfully rich with traces of brandy, cognac, port and stout. It comes once a year and if you can splurge a little more, why not sample this. http://www.marksandspencer.com/s/food-and-wine/how-to-make-your-christmas-pudding Merry Christmas for the gay Christians and Happy holidays and season greetings to all..gay men..remember go easy on the booze and always have fun safely.
Guest Passing Whisper Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 It depends: 1) If there is a guy in the party whom you love and try to impress. By all mean invest a logcake, and than take the opportunity to slice the best portion and offer him to taste. First impression is always the most memorable for the rest of his life. 2) If the party goers are a mix of some you can get along and some you don't, than look for something more affordable. I am sure there are mass produced log-cake, at factory price out there, or simply buy a cake with a small "log" ornament on top - also considered as log cake. 3) If, it is a party you drag to go because you were not very close to the people. Don't go or go with other kind of food and told them you forgot about buying a log cake. Afterall, the party will soon end and each part their own way. Tell them the food is bought out of the heart even though it may not be a log cake.
upshot Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, abang said: Well for me, the REAL Christmas treat is the imported Christmas pudding. Yes it is sinfully rich with traces of brandy, cognac, port and stout. It comes once a year and if you can splurge a little more, why not sample this. Already have 4 packets of these from Cold Storage ... a bit a day all the way till Chrristmas and beyond and wait to get another few more when price drop after Christmas or New Year hahaha.... {udding and Fruitcakes... way better then log cakes.. Edited December 19, 2016 by upshot ** Comments are my opinions, same as yours. It's not a 'Be-All-and-End-All' view. Intent's to thought-provoke, validate, reiterate and yes, even correct. Opinion to consider but agree to disagree. I don't enjoy conflicted exchanges, empty bravado or egoistical chest pounding. It's never personal, tribalistic or with malice. Frank by nature, means, I never bend the truth. Views are to broaden understanding - Updated: Nov 2021.
TheVisitors Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 On 18/12/2016 at 1:13 PM, Guest Guest said: I am invited to a christmas party and I am tasked to buy log cake. I was shocked at the prices of these logcakes! Breadtalk was selling it at $58! Even those no brand hdb cakeshops are selling logcakes at $38! What made me angry is these shops are profiteering on this festive season! Logcakes are just swiss rolls with cream! Swissrolls cost just $5.00. Why is there so much mark up? What i did was i bought a $5 swiss roll and betty croaker butter cream and decorate the cake myself! Cost less than $15. Should government agencies check for such rip offs from retailers who cares for their fat paychecks instead of spreading joy and happiness? Where is the social responsibilities? I hope the government will stamp out such acts and put a stop to such practices. You don't know meh? Such High Class Cakes are only easily afforded by High Class people carrying High Class brands like LV, Prada. Hermes, Gucci and the rest of your Bla Bla brand Obviously you don't belong to that High Class Group Can't afford it then don't buy lor Too bad you are poor Just buy a loaf of Fair Price Budget bread and shut up
Guest GUEST Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 On 12/18/2016 at 1:13 PM, Guest Guest said: I am invited to a christmas party and I am tasked to buy log cake. I was shocked at the prices of these logcakes! Breadtalk was selling it at $58! Even those no brand hdb cakeshops are selling logcakes at $38! What made me angry is these shops are profiteering on this festive season! Logcakes are just swiss rolls with cream! Swissrolls cost just $5.00. Why is there so much mark up? What i did was i bought a $5 swiss roll and betty croaker butter cream and decorate the cake myself! Cost less than $15. Should government agencies check for such rip offs from retailers who cares for their fat paychecks instead of spreading joy and happiness? Where is the social responsibilities? I hope the government will stamp out such acts and put a stop to such practices. In Taiwan , there is a governing retail consumer that that protects consumer : 1. Over profiteering 2. Advertisements that are over elaborated eg KFC Bucket full o0f Chicken, seems so oversize, when actual is just some 10 pieces on mini chickens 3. Huge packaging, containing more air and space and only minimal contents of food In Taiwan, people are co-operative and protest their consumer rights...that's why there was this brand called MUJI - Brandless in simplicity, in fact is more expensive in most of their items. Too bad, the law here do not protect consumers.....even when Netsflash cards were replaced with a catch, give a $2 free top-up when u exchange EZlink to netflash cards, offer all EZlink to change to netflash, the catch is when u do a credit card autoload, there is a $0.30 charge, which EZ link do not have. All these not made known till ones gets baited.
Guest GUEST Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 On 12/18/2016 at 1:13 PM, Guest Guest said: I am invited to a christmas party and I am tasked to buy log cake. I was shocked at the prices of these logcakes! Breadtalk was selling it at $58! Even those no brand hdb cakeshops are selling logcakes at $38! What made me angry is these shops are profiteering on this festive season! Logcakes are just swiss rolls with cream! Swissrolls cost just $5.00. Why is there so much mark up? What i did was i bought a $5 swiss roll and betty croaker butter cream and decorate the cake myself! Cost less than $15. Should government agencies check for such rip offs from retailers who cares for their fat paychecks instead of spreading joy and happiness? Where is the social responsibilities? I hope the government will stamp out such acts and put a stop to such practices. Yes it market supply and demand.... Sellers offers...Buyers willing... Honestly few months ago I was tasked to pick up a loaf a bread...which I thought at most would cost $ 1.00 to at most $2.00, as I have never gone buying bread....I got pretty shocked to find bread prices ( from factories like gardenia, giant, sunshine ...etc )...to my surprise...it can go up to $3.95 per loaf. Instead, I decided to pick up baking my own bread.....a question of convenient
Guest Fatty Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 On 18 December 2016 at 1:13 PM, Guest Guest said: I am invited to a christmas party and I am tasked to buy log cake. I was shocked at the prices of these logcakes! Breadtalk was selling it at $58! Even those no brand hdb cakeshops are selling logcakes at $38! What made me angry is these shops are profiteering on this festive season! Logcakes are just swiss rolls with cream! Swissrolls cost just $5.00. Why is there so much mark up? What i did was i bought a $5 swiss roll and betty croaker butter cream and decorate the cake myself! Cost less than $15. Should government agencies check for such rip offs from retailers who cares for their fat paychecks instead of spreading joy and happiness? Where is the social responsibilities? I hope the government will stamp out such acts and put a stop to such practices. That's why we must continue to vote for pap and not some party who can't even manage a town council.
Guest Guest Posted December 20, 2016 Posted December 20, 2016 42 minutes ago, Guest Fatty said: That's why we must continue to vote for pap and not some party who can't even manage a town council. Yes, especially since PAP stands for Pay And Pay.
Guest Guest Posted December 20, 2016 Posted December 20, 2016 My golly! Log cake's price has becoming a national issue. Don't buy if you can't afford. Buy only those breads with stuffings in it. Christmas celebration doesn't need to be that expensive
lovehandle Posted December 20, 2016 Posted December 20, 2016 (edited) @shyc now there are indeed many non-bake recipe!!! tks for sharing maybe shd use it in our cooking class Edited December 20, 2016 by lovehandle luvhandle, shyc and Since u r here 3
lovehandle Posted December 20, 2016 Posted December 20, 2016 in a party, diff pp get to rotate to bring diff items this time round, u may be tasked to bring something more expensive Just treat this a chance to share and give in the seasons....not asking u to do it ALL the time next year, be fast and reminded them NOT to ask u to buy cakes again There are many groups i have seen, all just sit round and wait for instructions! Since u r here and luvhandle 2
bluerunner Posted December 20, 2016 Posted December 20, 2016 18 hours ago, Guest Trip8 said: I HOPE U NOE U R LIVING IN A 2016 FIRST WORLD COUNTRY. love love love!
upshot Posted December 20, 2016 Posted December 20, 2016 (edited) 8 hours ago, Guest GUEST said: In Taiwan , there is a governing retail consumer that that protects consumer : 1. Over profiteering 2. Advertisements that are over elaborated eg KFC Bucket full o0f Chicken, seems so oversize, when actual is just some 10 pieces on mini chickens 3. Huge packaging, containing more air and space and only minimal contents of food In Taiwan, people are co-operative and protest their consumer rights...that's why there was this brand called MUJI - Brandless in simplicity, in fact is more expensive in most of their items. Too bad, the law here do not protect consumers.....even when Netsflash cards were replaced with a catch, give a $2 free top-up when u exchange EZlink to netflash cards, offer all EZlink to change to netflash, the catch is when u do a credit card autoload, there is a $0.30 charge, which EZ link do not have. All these not made known till ones gets baited. Stop comparing apple to orange maybe dude. Maybe time for you to migrate just so you have a better life there? For the rest of us, we take the good with the bad and try to even things out. I can not expect to see my life being always bad here as my happiness can be controlled by only me. I am not always happy here with everything but then no govt or people can fulfill all my wishes and expectation right to the dot. The rest is up to us to live within our own expectation and what society can offer. I am not asking everyone to give me how my water should taste, how I can buy a Mercedes Benz for $50k, a condom with pool at HDB prices, a rolex that cost $100, an amusement park with free rides, super clean public toilets every time, .etc. You want so much free or compensated for your vote? From whose pocket all this come from? You want to tax all the rich even more like what the stupid SJWs in the west are saying? To tax the top 1% and distribute it to the poor? I know my OWN station in life of what I can afford or not. I want more good things... MATERIALISTIC THINGS, I work smart and harder. But that still does not mean I can make it. But at least I don't starve yet if I work. Nobody promise you a rose garden. Not in Singapore, Not in USE or even in Taiwan. But if you move to Taiwan and can write to tell us how good it is there, then I might migrate that too. So you be the pathfinder. Edited December 20, 2016 by upshot ** Comments are my opinions, same as yours. It's not a 'Be-All-and-End-All' view. Intent's to thought-provoke, validate, reiterate and yes, even correct. Opinion to consider but agree to disagree. I don't enjoy conflicted exchanges, empty bravado or egoistical chest pounding. It's never personal, tribalistic or with malice. Frank by nature, means, I never bend the truth. Views are to broaden understanding - Updated: Nov 2021.
bluerunner Posted December 20, 2016 Posted December 20, 2016 Christmas log cake price peaks at it apparoaches 25dec. After 25th, price deteriorates. One of JC teacher always warned the gals in my class. She said, "girls, you are like a Christmas logcake. Your "price" gets more expensive as you are approaching 25th. After that, your "price" starts to go downhill" Ok...let's get back to topic. Merry X'mas to all the gay boys here. *muacks* flyerboy88 and upshot 2
Guest Guest Posted December 20, 2016 Posted December 20, 2016 Just face the fact, you cannot afford a log cake..... Next topic please.....
Guest Store King Posted December 20, 2016 Posted December 20, 2016 Yes buy a log cake after christmas day, sure cheap, store in freezer for the next 11 months and bring to your party next year.
Guest Guest Posted December 20, 2016 Posted December 20, 2016 On 12/19/2016 at 7:31 PM, Guest Trip8 said: I HOPE U NOE U R LIVING IN A 2016 FIRST WORLD COUNTRY. 2016? Yes. FIRST WORLD COUNTRY? Not based on what we are paid.
Anderson Posted December 21, 2016 Posted December 21, 2016 Its the same for all festive goods, when approaching and during the dates, prices all goes up. Even the simple regular bakchang also doubles in price while mooncake can cost as much as $20 a piece.
abang Posted December 21, 2016 Posted December 21, 2016 Isn't it just Economics 101. I really dislike whiners complaining about prices of festive items incessantly. If you need to decorate your office with Christmas decorations, why patronise those TRIM shops when Daiso offers similar goods at $2 a piece. The same goes with other festive items.. always look for cheap alternatives..Remember regardless of your "willingness" to pay for the more expensive items, Christmas comes once a year. Just soak in the atmosphere. 人在江湖。就要依据游戏规则来活。。 节日的货品被商家提高, 你要就买, 不要就只有看热闹的分。。 不用愧疚。。买不起就。。。人生不过是如此。。
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