BBQ

A BBQ.
Is a great way to see a person's character.

The "Boss"
Is the one clamouring to call the shots.
And wants a piece of every action.
The sotong ball need not be buttered.
The thong should be put here.
The satay should be put there.
We should cook the otah first and then the chicken wings next.
Give me the thong, your cooking the fish the wrong way!!!!!!!
(you know how to cook or not? give me that!!!)

The Talker
Is the one who well..talks big.
And does nothing much.
Doesn't walk the talk.
And waits for food to be served.
Hangs around, drinking.
Fans the fire for awhile and then runs off for more drinks.

The Slacker
Good friend of the Talker.
Also waits for food to be served.
Prefers the job of socialising and networking.
Tries to melt into the background when there's work to be done.
Or pretends to be busy taking the cling wrap off the tray of fruits.
And miraculously re-appears when the food is ready.

The Chin Chye
Is the one who takes it all in his stride.
And is willing to help out with anything.
Whether the task is good, bad or dirty.
Sociable and well-liked by all.

The Hardworker
Is the busy bee.
No need for instructions.
Runs on auto-pilot.
Starts the fire, cooks the food, mixes the drinks.
Makes a great team with the Chin Chye.
Tends to get underrated sometimes.

The Gu Niang
Need I say more?
Tries cooking but gives up when they realise they might get their hands dirty.
Offers to fan the fire but gives up when they realise that their arms can actually ache from doing so.
Swats at imaginary flies & mozzies.
Squeaks when the sausage gets a tad bit chao-tah.
Squeals with joy when the chicken wing is finally cooked and made edible.
(Aiyoh, damn hot..I'm sticky all over..)

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Just had a BBQ with the duckie gals yestreday.
Our last BBQ was a year and a half ago.
And well..some people really do change.
Or has my tolerance level dropped?