Crocodile Tears

I’m sure most Malaysians know about the recent crying drama of a certain political party.  It’s one thing to read the news on the paper.  It’s quite another thing watching a video of it.

As I watched the video posted on a friend’s Facebook page, I felt a sudden sense of deja vu. It was also a Chinese man bawling away in front of a surprised audience during a company meeting. It was one of the reasons why I quit my last job. And about 6 years ago, a prominent leader shed tears on national tv lamenting the sad results of the policies he himself spearheaded.

They say women use tears to manipulate people to do what they want. Well, we now have ample proof that men do the same, too.

What do they hope to achieve? The peoples’ sympathy? People can detect crocodile tears a mile off. When men do it, it just gives me the heebie jeebies. And leaves a jaded and bitter taste in my mouth.

One word of advice: Keep a lid on the crying game, dudes. It’s so not on.

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