How do we deal with critisims against Fann?
How do we deal with critisims against
Fann?
-- contributed by Janice Ng
( 13 Mar 1997 - 27 Mar 1997 )
"Fann has always been a target for comments and critisims. As fans, we do have a hard time dealing with it too. I guess the best thing is to tell people, "Fann Wong is a human, just like you and me. It's only that she's a public figure. But we cannot take that excuse to accuse her of all errors which are common to people like us. Although Fann's is not perfect, no one else is."
That's just what I would tell people and I would also say, 'Give her a chance, just like other people gives you one. To err is human, to forgive is divine'" -- FSG ( fsg08@hotmail.com )
"As an old chinese saying goes : A big tree gathers wind. Similarly in the case of Fann, there would be so many green eyes waiting for any chance to pin her down. FACT : Fann actually garnered more support than Zoe in my class. To all fans , criticism is unavoidable , but persistent negative bombarding is cruel. Lastly , to all criticisers of Fann , THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK !!!" -- Dave Tan ( davetan@cyberway.com.sg )
"How do we deal with critisms against Fann? This has crossed my mind quite a number of times but I feel that if anyone criticizes her we should always believe in her and forgive her as we are her loyal fans. For example, like my classmates always say, " Zoe acts better than Fann as she is more experienced." I feel that everyone has her good and bad points, so we should learn to accept their bad points. Like Fann can sing much better than Zoe but I have still accepted Zoe. Therefore, being a human, critisms are inevitable, we should learn to forgive and forget." -- Pearly Kwok ( kwoklf@pacific.net.sg )
"My friends (some only) dislike Fann to the core and call her names such as 'slut' ,'bitch' or 'bimbo' which I feel is totally unjust. I juz tell them they're simply jealous of Fann's beauty and talent. They are die- hard supporters of Zoe. That explains everything. They are envious of Fann's popularity and can't wait to see Fann's reign die out. I simply ignored their irrational comments . Silence could be the best weapon." -- Summermist ( bsb@cybertech.com.sg )
"I personally think that this is an interesting topic. Fann Woon Fong. The model-turned-actress, bagging awards when she's hardly considered an experience actress. Critisms are unavoidable. Especially when she rises so fast, threatening the position of Caldecott Hill Queen, Zoe Tay. As fans, these are challenges for us. We must learn to deal it in a polite, reasonable and calm manner as we are the guarantees for Fann's career and reputation. Disciplined fans will show the public that their idol have teached them to be good, civilized people. Tell people... "that's your mouth. I can't stop you from talking. But I have faith in myself and I don't understand why I would have to believe you. So I won't." No one can please everyone. Fann is not a saint. Not even a saint pleases everyone." -- Belinda, Assistant Leader of FSG ( fsg08@hotmail.com )
"In our society, there'll always be that particular group of people who take pleasure in criticizing others. If they have a valid reason for doing that, so be it, but if there is no basis for the criticism and it's all just made up, then these people are downright childish.
Fann once said that she cannot control what others say about her, she is not in a position to change anyone's perception of her, be it good or bad. So we as her supporters should do the same. Even if there are people who think that she is not good, that's their opinion. What matters most is the opinion of Fann's fans and supporters. If she doesn't have potential, why would we want to give her our support? Her career achievements prove that she is not a "flower vase" but an actress with substance and one who works hard to improve her skills." -- Melanie ( bee8mel@pacific.net.sg )
"It is unfair for Fann to suffer so much criticism. I have a friend who is very much against Fann (she is a fan of Zoe). I have always try to change her views about Fann but to no avail. Just cannot understand why others are always picking on her. Nevertheless, as fans of Fann, we should stand in unity and ignore other people's comments. No matter how, I will always lend my support to Fann. Hope that she will make a comeback soon. " -- Wendy Tan ( tanpuays@iscs.nus.sg )
"I can't agree more that people out there who claim that Fann is a bitch, slut, etc are just plain jealous of her. Among all my friends, it seems that I am the only one who supports her but that's fine by me coz I can see behind all the critism people have for Fann, they cannot deny the fact the she is one of the most talented artiste TCS has ever signed. If not how do you explain her sweeping 3 awards at her first ever Star Awards upsetting Zoe even. Hence to all those people out there who still cannot accept Fann, well too bad coz she is here to stay like it or not.. and to all her fans, let us stay united coz the one that laugh last laughs best!!!" -- Alan "alfy" ( alfyboy@hotmail.com )
"My my my...... This topic REALLY interests me. It's my third entry. I just wanna say something next to Melanie's. I remember there was this fan who said this.
XX fan, "Only her fans will know how to appreciate her." Everybody is one in a million. Fann is one in a zillion." -- Belinda, Assistant Leader of FSG ( fsg08@hotmail.com )
"It is just too much that they are doing this to Fann! What has she done so wrong to get this? Like Fann once said, "One type of rice feeds a thousand people.". So we should just ingore these stupid comments!" -- SHUAN ( shaunlim@pacific.net.sg )
"Well , after reading the many comments above, I 'm starting to believe that many people are thinking b4 they speak. One Question , though , What is Fann doing now ? Anyone has any idea ? Please email me if u know anything. Okay !
Lastly , I have another chinese saying to offer : Real Gold does not fear the rigours of fire. Fann will definately survive the crticism & come out a better artiste." -- Dave Tan ( davetan@cyberway.com.sg )
"I'm a great fan of Fann. Personally, I find it hard to swallow when people insult her. Well, I feel that she is a actress with great potential and even possesses the X-factor! I deeply admire her courage to face the public's criticisms and sarcasm with optimism.When my classmates criticise her furiously, I simply ignore them as I think that silence is the best weapon. Like it or not, I believe that Fann will come of this matter 'fanntastically' well!" -- Chee Yoke Leng ( chinyee@singnet.com.sg )
