Up One Level - Issue #4

In this issue of Up One Level, we proudly present the latest in rigorously tested, socially proven avant garde methods of upping one's level. We give you the,

Own Self Say Own Self

Own Self Say Own Self (or OSSOS) is easy to learn, and easier to master. It is perhaps more easily recognizable in its previous pre-HL incarnations as blowing one's own trumpet or the yaya papaya. In any case, the OSSOS is a practice that is pervasive in society and especially popular among university faculty members who rely on it heavily to sell their books. This, however, does not preclude it from HL-hood for we recognize its value as part of a holistic approach to self enchancement in order to become truly, High Level.

Despite its widespread usage in everyday discourse, it frequently degenerates into nothing more than empty displays of arrogance and narcissism because of an unfortunate lack of technique. Below we outline a few categories of the OSSOS and instances in which it can be employed in a subtle and nuanced manner that cannot fail but earn you the respect of your peers.

1) Upping by Association (often cynically referred to as name-dropping):
"Oh, my friend Chox says...."

or

"Yeah, sorry I'm late. I was having dinner with Chox then I went to send her home...."

2)Shamelessly Unsubstantiated Upping:
"Giggs is alright la; but lose me a bit I feel..." - best employed after a thru ball face moment.

or

"Did you see how Henry bamboozled the entire Liverpool defence with that nifty little trick? No? Next time we playing football remind me; I show you."

3)Round the Bush Upping:
"Oh you like retro music ah? I know of this blog that some NUS students started, they had a hilarious article on the Zouk Mambo phenomenon..... there, funny right? Scroll down, read all the articles... these guys are how funny.... see their sexyblogger entry... yah, did you check out the guy in the top left.... Eh, no la, we ok only la... we try our best" *buka the blushing here*


Remember, practice is the key. You are bound to lose some friends in the process but that cannot be helped. Rest assured they will come crawling back in order to up themselves by association once you become High Level. In the mean time, do not hesitate to clarify any doubts you might have with a nearest High Level.