Nguyen Ayi

By Nguyen Ayi

Popularity Trumps Quality: A Musical Adventure in Vietnamese Cafés

In a shocking revelation that has left music enthusiasts scratching their heads in disbelief, the staff of countless Vietnamese cafés have proven themselves blissfully unaware of the vast array of musical genius produced by Western artists. Instead, they have chosen to subject their patrons to a mind-numbing playlist consisting solely of 10 covers performed by what can only be described as talentless hacks.

Café-goers, seeking a harmonious escape from the world, are greeted by a cacophony of butchered renditions of beloved hits from across the globe. The café staff, with wide smiles and unbridled enthusiasm, believe that “pop” simply means popular and therefore assume that people must love it. After all, if a song has amassed over 500,000,000 views, it must be good, right?

Upon further investigation, it becomes painfully clear that the café staff’s musical education has been confined solely to the realms of YouTube views and superficial popularity charts. Ignorant of the rich tapestry of musical artistry woven by Western legends, they have become trapped in a bubble of mediocrity, perpetuating a musical purgatory for unsuspecting customers.

One can only wonder how these unwitting purveyors of musical torment manage to overlook the timeless melodies and poetic lyrics that have defined generations. Are they oblivious to the ethereal vocal prowess of Aretha Franklin, the soul-stirring ballads of Elton John, or the electrifying guitar riffs of Jimi Hendrix? It seems they remain tragically ignorant of the countless musical masterpieces that could grace their café, opting instead for amateurish interpretations by the local karaoke enthusiasts.

While one could argue that music taste is subjective, there are certain universal markers of quality that transcend personal preferences. Yet, the Vietnamese café staff seem content to drown their patrons in a sea … Read more

Headphones Seller in Vietnam Stunned as Sales Fall Flat

By Nguyen Ayi

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – In a tale of market miscalculations and shattered dreams, a hopeful entrepreneur found himself dumbfounded by the lackluster sales of his headphone business in a country notorious for its penchant for speakerphone conversations. With an unwavering belief that he was catering to an essential need, the bewildered seller invested his life savings, only to be met with a deafening silence in the marketplace.

Thinh Nhat had an epiphany one day as he strolled through the bustling streets of Vietnam. He noticed an overwhelming number of people shamelessly conducting phone conversations on speaker mode, sharing their every word with the world like a one-person radio show. Groups of students were playing video games and videos as loud as possible with no concern of the people around them. Nhat, thinking he had struck gold, saw a golden opportunity in this cacophony of public conversations and decided to dive headfirst into the headphone business.

Armed with enthusiasm and an unwavering belief that he was filling a market void, Nhat poured his parent’s life savings into a range of top-notch headphones. He envisioned a future where everyone would ditch the speakerphone madness and embrace the joy of private conversations, leading to booming sales and a life of entrepreneurial success.

However, reality had other plans in store for Nhat. As he opened his sleek headphone store, excitement coursing through his veins, he eagerly awaited the hordes of customers clamoring for his wares. Yet, to his dismay, the store remained as quiet as a library during nap time.

Baffled by the lack of interest, Nhat scratched his head and wondered what had gone wrong. He had assumed that the incessant public speakerphone conversations were a sign of a … Read more

Man Was Pretending to be Happy On His Phone

By Joe Fotalattee

In today’s world, it’s not uncommon to see people glued to their phones even in public places. But have you ever noticed someone pretending to be happy and laughing at a conversation that doesn’t even exist?

Meet Minh. Minh is a prime example of someone who has mastered the art of pretending to be happy on his phone. He sits at the coffee shop, scrolling mindlessly through his social media feed, but he doesn’t want the other person sitting next to him to know how lonely he is. So he puts on a fake smile and starts laughing as if he’s having the time of his life.

The other person, let’s call her Linh, is also on her phone. She’s scrolling through her emails, but she can’t help but notice Minh’s fake laughter. She wonders what could be so funny that Minh is laughing out loud.

Minh sees Linh looking at him and immediately feels embarrassed. He quickly puts his phone aside and starts pretending to read a book. Linh goes back to her emails, but she can’t help but feel sorry for herself, thinking, “What a sorry sack we both are”.

In reality, both Minh and Linh are just trying to escape the loneliness that comes with being alone in a public place. They both feel disconnected from the world around them and the people in it. They don’t want to seem like losers, so they put on a facade of happiness.

But what if they could just be real? What if they could put down their phones and strike up a conversation with each other? They might find that they have a lot in common, and that they share similar interests and experiences. They might even … Read more

Tourist Finds New Thing To Complain About

by Ngyen Ayi

A tourist visiting a local cafe was left in shock and disbelief when he asked the barista for the wifi password and was given the name of the network in the cafe as the answer.

The foreigner, who wished to remain anonymous, had been enjoying a cup of coffee and browsing on his smartphone when he decided to connect to the cafe’s wifi network. He approached the barista and politely asked for the password, only to be told that it was the name of the cafe itself.

“I couldn’t believe it,” the tourist said. “I mean, I could clearly see the name of the wifi network on my phone, and it was the same as the name of the cafe. Why would I want the name of the network? It’s like they’re not even trying.”

When the password turned out to be eight number eights, the tourist went on to express his disappointment with the cafe’s lack of creativity and originality, stating that he had expected more from a “culturally diverse and cosmopolitan city” like Ho Chi Minh City.

“Eventually, I thought I was going to get some sort of clever and witty password, like ‘espresso4life’ or ‘latteartislife’, but instead I got one I could have guessed without asking.”

The cafe’s management declined to comment on the situation, but sources close to the barista in question claim that he was simply following protocol and that the cafe’s wifi password had always been on the receipt anyway.

The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many users expressing their own disappointment with the lack of creativity in wifi passwords at cafes and other public spaces. Some have even gone so far as to create their own wifi networks … Read more