Kuala Lampur, Aug. 16 -- Last week, I happily wrote about how much I enjoy Singapore's National Day, in particular the decentralising of the military parade so our army can be seen by everybody up close.

After writing my column, I celebrated with takeaway laksa while singing my favourite NDP songs at the top of my lungs followed by watching my favourite local rappers update some classics.

I was pleased with myself.

Then, I went online and discovered my enjoyment is now officially uncool. Some of our city's cooler citizens had some feedback on all the things I had complimented.

Prominent local playwright Alfian Saat wrote on Facebook questioning the military columns - which this year didn't just march through the Padang but also wound ...