Star spotted!

What do Singaporeans do when they spot stars?

Possessing even more superb acting skills than the actors and actresses, any signs of recognition and excitement of spotting an idolised star is immediately masked with a nonchalant and haughty, I-don't-watch-TCS-serials, I-don't-know-you look.

Once settled in a strategic seat with a good view of the star, phone is whipped up on the pretense of attending to important business but instead, frenzied whistle blowing smses and calls to alert frens are savvily sent in rapid succession.

Glances are casually shot in the direction of the star to monitor the situation and to catch snippets of what his conversation might be about. Occassionally, the star catches the curious stares and attempts to smile so as not to be considered 'cocky' but smiles are refuted by icy cold who-are-you? looks.

When star gives indication of leaving, heart sinks a little but of course, it is once again cleverly and skillfully concealed. The professional journalism instinct springs into action in a bid to find out who his female companion so as not to let all the concerned frens and fans down. Stars awkwardly walk to the counter to foot the bill- smiles unacknowledged and unreciprocated.

Any onlooker would have safely assumed the customers was really in oblivion of the stars' presence in the cafe and their dazzling star aura...

If not for the ensuing craning of necks to see where the stars are heading , the ratings of the stars' looks, critique of his english and curious discussion if they are an item once the stars were out of earshot.


It's not easy to be a star in Singapore...