Akademi Fanaticism

My friend drops me off to work Monday morning and I see this:



I've seen people - even the most elite of our kind, cultured, rich and haughty - reduce themselves to primal masses of maniacs who would sell their souls to play their part in the hype.

I personally can't comprehend the frenzy backing up Akademi Fantasia... Is it the talent? The personalities? The hosts? The drama? The thrill of the SMS voting race? The catchy theme song and poorly proportioned dancing silver ball stick man?

Ticketcharge is kept on its toes during AF season, where people will flippin sleep outside the office from 4am the day before in order to get a seat close enough to the stage so that their fave contestant would be able to pass a glance at their glitter-and-magazine-cut-out banners.

Monday marked the first day of ticket sales for the Finals on Saturday. All were bought at Early Bird prices - the entire stadium was sold out before noon.

Man, I feel so un-happening now.

Join me on my perilous journey to the cubicle...