I had a girlfirend over for dinner last night and we just happened to have the television on mute whilst listening to a great new cd I'm reviewing. Anyway, 7.30 roles around and we both glance at each other when we see what TV3 has lined up for us: New Zealand's Next Top Model.
In the past week I have been sent the YouTube link to view Britain's latest singing sensatio, Susan Boyle, five times. The first time, yes, I went and had a squiz at what all the fuss was about - go Susan!
Year after year we (the general public), are subjected to watching glistening, well-groomed celeb's addressing the crowds at the annual Academy Awards: clutching their new prized possession - an Oscar - showcasing an all-American smile and delivering a predictable response to their winning.
The Northern Gateway Toll Road - the extension of the Northern motorway between Albany and Puhoi - is complete, or should I say completely disappointing and if I may go so far as to say, pitiful.
Accoring to The Free Dictionary online, the idiom, All's fair in love and war means simply this: "Something that you say which means behaviour that is unpleasant or not fair is acceptable during an argument or competition i.e. We weren't cheating, we were just playing to win.