NCF means Nuff Circus Fun?
I recently saw an NCF letter which convinced me the C in their name might stand either for Circus or another C word *.
The letter stated that matters concerning 2007 competition rules were “confidential” and should not be discussed with other entertainment entities without NCF permission. With out their “permission” then… That is a great joke. I hoped you laughed as much as I did.
Why would NCF have an issue with entertainers sharing information? Because information is knowledge and knowledge is power. And that is one thing they don’t want us to have. If entertainers start talking and sharing information, next thing you know, they will be presenting a strong united front in solidarity with one another, which would be bad news for NCF.
They did not give me permission to write this, I should be scared but I am laughing too much.
Does the C in NCF mean Nuff Circus Fun? Or does it stand for another “C___” word?
Thank you for your time ladies and gentlemen….
* The other C word is Clown, what did you think it was? you bad minded person…
If during the reading of this blog there is any thing I might have written which might have incensed or offended you, GET OVER IT! There are many things I read and hear in the media on a daily basis that I don't like either. SO DEAL WITH IT! You are welcome to leave your comments though. Make sure and come back yuh hear !!!...
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May 17th, 2007 at 9:55 am
It is painfully obvious that culture in this country means very little to those outside of it’s circle and will continue to be treated like a ‘step child’. And those responsible for said circle is trying to squeeze that circle for all it’s worth $$$$.
If government really cared about culture & the development of such, they would have the balls to turn the NCF into an institution that actually functions in the bets interest of culture instead of an institution that should be in an institution.
WTF does he/she/it mean?
I’m sure the children at the nearby West Terrace Primary School can do a better job at the English language than that drivel they call rules & regulations (with their EXCLUSIVITY clause).
The day that something as simple as providing a (1) (one) (singular) (uno) drink for people who are an integral part of what the Party Monarch is all about, becomes an issue to be debated & scrutinized, it’s a sad day for humanity indeed. But what else can we expect when a Clown runs the show. NISE going ‘Ian The Clown’ NISE going.
May 17th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
As a student at UWI Cave Hill, I did a paper on the NCF and based on what I found out, what they do is not what they supposed to do. They supposed to be the vanguard of culture, promoting it, nurturing it etc.
The constituents of culture seeming getting raw deals all the time….I think in Barbados we have tunnel vison through our narrow-minedness and our lack of vision where our so called intellectuals either think they know it all or doubt themselves.
In the world today, particiative managemnet is the way forward and getting the views of the people that you supposedly represent is important. The NCF must foster better links with the calypsonians/entertainers and see after all stakeholder interests…it is called the balanced scorecar approach.
As for Party Monarch…..that is another story and frankly…what is the big deal about not sharing information vis a vis rules of competions etc….utter nonsense if you ask me.
I repsect what the NCF is supposed to do but they need to get it right….every year we must not have this tug-o-war between them and calypsonians/entertainers.
On the other side though, the calypsonians and entertainers neeed to get their act together too and present a united front in the face of common goals and interest. The Batman and non-Batman, united Artistes etc rift must stop…
Stop the clowning around….or I will go see Cirque Du Soleil, and that has nothing to do with my culture!!!
I am like Gabby in 1985…”All de talk bout culture…driving me mad, ah tekking it hard!”
May 17th, 2007 at 2:57 pm
Well I could think of another word to replace ‘Fun.’ Personally I think all artistes should just boycott all of NCF events. Doesn’t sound likely, but seeing that the not really contributing to the advancement of the musicians, what are they really good for aside from putting up a few signs at the airport for Cropover?
May 18th, 2007 at 8:25 am
Not Completely Formed (born before IT time)
No Commitment Found (to artistes and development)
Never Comment Fairly (always hiding somet’ing)
Nasty Careless(&) Feeble (well work out dah wun)
No Concrete Formula (foundation built with sand)
National Clowning Forum (accepting new members now - meetings scheduled regularly from May to July)
mo’ nex’ time
May 16th, 2008 at 10:01 am
living overseas and coming back home I learned that there are three sides to a story, yours, theirs and the truth. In Barbados, half the time I see that people want hand outs especially from Government. You should stop belly aching, get off your asses and work and be proud to say F_ _ _ the Government. As for the NCF, well with leaders like the last one, what would you expect. You guys need to do some work and stop complaining about NCF, NCC, BBC YFLS (your fat lazy self)
PS I know this will never be published, Voice Boyce or what ever it is needs to protect its image and continue to set the cat among pigeons. Have a wonderful day, yuh hear!