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In the wake of a critical review of his book of poems, a famous Singaporean blogger posted responses that discussed the merit of his own writing. This parody first appeared in a comment to a Facebook link that carried a brief challenge to write a “Gilbert Koh poem”. It was later shared but remains unapproved on Koh’s blog.

This week, after
a scandal or two,
I learnt a new term:
“Cyril Wong School of Criticism”.
So, for a season,
I shall call everything
“Cyril Wong School of Criticism”,
wrap it up in
two baby diapers,
and then surrender
the sweetness
and freshness
to the sky.

Gwee Li Sui

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In the wake of a critical review of his book of poems, a famous Singaporean blogger posted responses that discussed the merit of his own writing. This parody first appeared in a comment to a Facebook link that carried a brief challenge to write a “Gilbert Koh poem”. It was later shared but remains unapproved on Koh’s blog.

Earlier, we saw some NUS lit
student’s review, read it 5 times,
and wondered how the poet
would react. So we typed
mrwangsaysso.com.
His reply was fierce, and it
kept coming; so did the comments.
“That one very funny!” I emailed
Eric, who also won a Golden Point.
And we laughed and clapped
our hands like children:
Eric, in Shanghai, probably
also farted.

Gwee Li Sui

Green Lantern: Ganthet’s Tale

My old comic of the month is this mind-snapping more often referred-to than read Green Lantern story. First published in 1992, Ganthet’s Tale has probably one of the most ill-designed DC covers in both conceptual and aesthetic terms, but that’s just me being shallow. Its narrative ranks among the tightest and most idea-filled p.c.b. (per cubic brain) in my own experience, which is still saying the least. One just doesn’t leave this book without whole assumptions about life and reality being ripped apart – yes, it’s that kind of book! Should one expect any less from the pen of none other than the creator of the Ringworld series, Larry Niven?