This is my second part about the weirdness of Malaysians.
1. The Warmth Of Chicken Poop
Malaysians are really weird that sometimes we measure things by the 'warmth of chicken poop'. Haha! Well, before you puke or anything, let me explain. We say when 'insincere invitation' or 'halfhearted attempt' as the 'warmth of chicken poop'. For an example, you are going to a party, and suddenly your annoying friend asks you where you want to go. So, reluctantly you have to tell her and invite her to join you. That invitation, over here, what we call; 'Hangat-hangat tahi ayam' which literally translated as 'The warmth of chicken poop'. Hahaha!
Another situation is when you're doing something halfheartedly and just half way. For an example, Noas is always have many ideas to start e-business. But she always do it halfheartedly and will abandon the idea half way through. This is also what we call over here; 'Hangat-hangat tahi ayam'. (Hangat = warmth, tahi = poop, ayam = chicken'. Don't ask me how our ancestors measured the warmth of chicken poop, or why on earth they wanted to touch the chicken poop in the first place. LOL.
I wonder, do you have something as weird as this expression in your language?
2. The Flower Of Chicken Poop
Hahahaha ... you think you've had enough of that disgusting chicken poop. You're not so lucky! There's one beautiful flower over here that its scent really can put you off. So, we call it 'Bunga Tahi Ayam' (Bunga =flower). Poor flower. It's not its fault to be called such awful name. LOL. By the way, its scientific name is 'Lantana Camara L'. Photo is taken from www.flickr.com
3. The Flower Of Cock's Crown
Ok! Ok! No more chicken poop. There's another beautiful flower that we call 'Bunga Balung Ayam' or literally translated as 'The Flower Of Cock's Crown'. Basically the shape of this flower is like the crown of a cock. So obviously, those funny ancestors had to name it as as such. LOL. Photo is taken www.drrahmatorlummc.com
I wonder, do you have anything as funny as those two names. I guess if your ancestors were not as weird and as funny as Malaysians' ancestors, the names of your flowers will remain sedate.
My previous blog about Malaysia and weird Malaysians;
1. Malaysians Are Weird - Part I, 2. Only In Malaysia, 3. You Know You've Met A Malaysian When .., 4. Festivals In Malaysia, 5. Amazing Places In Malaysia - Part I, 6. Amazing Places In Malaysia - Part II
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Oh! Oh! April... what a name of such a beautiful flower (the flower of pig sh*t). Does it smell like pig sh*t? LOL
It's the same over here. When neighbours or uninvited guests come over, we always 'invite' them to eat. It's just a polite way. But like you said, sometimes it backfires. LOL
I'm interested to read about the folk tale of that 'flower of cock's crown' or according to Mr. Bob, it's called 'cockscomb'. Maybe you can share the story in EC.
btw , you know, this very lovely flower has a weird name too: the flower of pig sh*t ( don't know why) :PP
I'm so surprised that we have more things in common than I thought. We are neighbours anyways :)
1. As about "insincere invitation", it's quite normal here in the north of Vietnam. Mostly we do that to show we always treat others in polite and friendly manner, but actually sometimes it backfires ( because people sometimes don't understand the true meaning of this sort of behaviour) LOL. For example, if you come to visit us in the very time of our lunch or dinner, you would be invited to join the meal for sure but you know, it's just a "polite invitation" haha
2. I don't know the name of the flower in Viet (how ashame ) but I totally agree with you, its smell is really horrible :D
3. wow, you know it's named the same in Viet, even we have a interesting folk tale about the name of the flower.
Arif, only oneself can appreciate the 'weirdness' his/her own people. Sometimes we need to admit the weirdness and flaws of our own people. We can't take life too seriously, all the time.
I like your new formal "minus self plus relations". I posted my first blog on this account " yet with motherland all my emotion" in similar spirit. I hope members learn from your blog. There are many weird and funny things in my country. Maybe one of which I would share in my blog.
Mr. Bob, thanks for the explanation about the 'warmth' of chicken poop. Hahahahahahahaha. I like Lantana too, and I'm thinking of planting one in my garden. And maybe I will add the 'cockscomb' plant too.
Camel :D :D :D :D
Setareh, thanks for reading my weird blog. LOL
Bunda, thanks for reading. I never knew that you guys like to imitate our way of talking. We talk a bit different. :D :D
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