I would just like to say that this is an actual exam question that i had to attempt during my exam today:


4(c): "An extra-terrestrial by the name of Alien has invaded your neighbourhood, causing massive destrcution, and is now approaching your house. You remember hearing from the news broadcast that the invader can only be destroyed by an electron beam. Using common household items, devise an electron beam to defend yourself. you have exactly 10 minutes."


And the second part starts with:

4(d): "Alien's half brother, Balien, has come to seek revenge over his half brother's demise. . . Balien challenges you to a duel. . ."


My answer: i would use a television set and turn it on when i see Mr. Alien approaching, hopefully there would be something damn exciting like hot kissing scenes from "The Bachelorette" or James Lye bearing his (fake) pecs in "VR Man". In both cases the desired effect is to get Mr. Alien hot, horny and bothered since there is no sign of a Mrs. Alien maruading the planet. (maybe James Lye comes close, but that's besides the point) when Mr Alien comes within striking distance, i would use a hammer and smash a small hole on the tv screen (note: it has to be one of those old and bulky tv screens, cannot use new plasma screen, not only would it not work, but i break the thing, damn heart pain lah) the high powered electrons coming from the cathode at a rate of 1/60th second would zap Mr Alien back to timbaktu. if all else fails, i would smash the tv screen over his head, save the world from destruction, and then try and see if i can claim the damages with my insurance company.


Dearest Dr. Parwani, i hope you're reading this blog entry, may u have a few laughs and give me full marks k? cuz i know my answer i gave u is nothing short of bullshit and lacks the creative ingenuity of what i had answered above. this is not a bribe, but surely a small price to pay for my efforts in saving the world?