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I caught the famous puppet musical, Avenue Q, last week. And boy, did I laugh my *bleep* off! You would think that when puppets are involved, perhaps the cast controlling the puppets would have their faces covered or something. But not for Avenue Q! It is so fascinating (and also a little distracting) to watch the puppets AND the cast’s expressions at the same time.

It’s like seeing 4 “people” singing at the same time, lol.

*Warning: spoiler ahead!* Avenue Q may be famous for the naughty songs and raunchy puppet sex, but the underlying theme is the search for one’s purpose in life. And what really strikes a chord in me was in one of the final songs called “The Money Song”, where Princeton tries to raise money to help Kate Monster to build her monster school. He sang,

“… helping other people out makes you feel fantastic! All this time I’ve been running around thinking about me, me, me – and where has it gotten me! I’m gonna do something for someone else! …When you help others, you can’t help helping yourself!”

Like Princeton, I think that people now have been too caught up in themselves. Thinking of “me, me, me” all the time. But if we really take the initiative to help others (you can start small by helping those near to you), and think more of others than ourselves, I think you will feel really happy.

So do share with us, have you ever done something or helped someone which made you feel fantastic in return? The Best Answer chosen will receive a little surprise, so do make sure you check your email often!

To Note: (1) Only Best Answerer chosen from Singapore will receive the surprise. (2) Please answer at Yahoo! Singapore Answers and not just on this blog entry. (3) You will be contacted via the email address you’ve used to create your Yahoo! Answers account, so make sure it’s active!

… “PORN!”, that is, if you are Trekkie Monster, the puppet from the musical Avenue Q la. LOL!

We started early this month by featuring another cast, Felix Rivera, and his puppet, Princeton, which is the main “character” in the musical Avenue Q. The 2nd question was asked by Lucy the Slut, the cabaret singer puppet on Avenue Q. And, we’ve come to the last question which is asked by Trekkie Monster. You know, up to now I still don’t know if this puppet has a proper job on Avenue Q. I mean I’ve tried asking him some questions, so you can see for yourself below:

Me: So Trekkie, you stay in an apartment on Avenue Q in New York City. New York is so vibrant and full of sounds and sights, what do you do on your free time? Any special places to recommend?

Trekkie: I love New York – so much to see and do, but I honestly stay in most days to surf the net. But when I go for a walk, I love to talk to the very friendly girls on Times Square – although these days most of them stay in-doors too. Perhaps they have a fast internet connection to surf porn too?

Me: With the financial crisis upon us and stock markets being so unstable, how do you think we should invest our money?

Trekkie: Spend it on porn – always a safe investment!

Me: Do you believe in Free Speech? Do you think that the internet should be monitored or censored? Why or why not?

Trekkie: I love the internet – so much porn to look at. I’m not really looking at site where there is too much talk though, but I think everyone should be able to say what they want… like me “PORN PORN PORN”!!

So what do you think about the internet? How has it been more helpful or harmful to your life?

Psst, this is a special contest question, the Best Answerer chosen will be invited (plus 3 friends) to join the cast at the Avenue Q Buzz Party on Sunday, 26th October at the Forbidden City Clark Quay!