LOCAL NEWS- Kerepek says, give us a chance
picture- sad kerepek
KUALA LUMPUR- The Prime Minister's appeal to the people to "give local products a chance" has been received with eager applause by local manufacturers and entrepreneurs.
And not less so, by the products themselves.
In an appeal to gather sympathy for local products alike, one "Kerepek Pisang" has stepped forward to champion the cause of fried local delicacies.
"Malaysians have changed in the past few years, they have gradually turned away from consuming my peers. They are lured by the colorful packaging of international brands, Twisties, Pringles and that dastardly enticing Mr. Potato."
picture- kerepek gone bad
He states that everyday bundles of "Kerepek Pisang" lay to waste in storage, till they reach their due dates and are discarded.
"Without any purpose to fulfill, "kerepek" rejected by society have to turn to a life of crime."
He states that the local crime rate has risen due to this very factor. "Think of this, every time you choose Mr. Potato over us, one "kerepek" is forced to steal, rob or even become prostitutes in order to survive."
His admission explains why a large number of crimes have yet to be solved here. "Who would suspect a "kerepek"?
In his final statement he asks Malaysians to "have a heart" and consume "kerepek pisang" everywhere. "At first I thought that a life of crime would be exciting, instead of the normal life of an average "kerepek". Now the cheap thrills and money mean nothing to me. I want to be eaten."
He is currently working as a bouncer for a prominent club in Jalan Telawi. "Its too late for me now. I am a kerepek that has already "masuk angin". I am nothing but a thug."