Cock Radio, on the Couch, with Peeking Ong

G’dday mate, do you have a few moments?

Sure

When did you first join the Hash?

I joined Monday Hash in 1985. Evan Jones (Barf Balls) started telling me tales of ribald women on the Friday Hash. I wanted to join but was put on a waiting list so I ran as a guest on and off for a few years. I think I finally got in round 1989.

How did you get your name?

Which hash name? Haha! I had one back in the early days of the Bike Hash but that’s another story. Bob Ashman (Gecko) re-named me Peeking Ong for being a peeping Tom. I was caught sneaking a peek at Marian Mitchell (Cradle Snatcher) when a few of us were betting if she was a real red-head or not. She was.

Ha ha, well done. Do you have a memorable moment?

Has to be Coo Chi Coo’s birthday run in Johor Bahru when we all ended up at Mechinta Nightclub for the on on. There was a private floor-show in the nightclub after the on on. All I can say is that the couple on stage weren’t staging it.

Mmm, Ok I get the picture! What about your Favourite Run site?

A few. Most are either developed or out-of-bounds by the military now. Sungei Poyan, Jalan Murai, Jalan Ulu Sembawang, just to name a few. Today, it’s probably Lorong Lada Hitam.

What do you like about the Hash?

Camaraderie and a sense of family. It’s like taking a very diverse cross-section of already-deviant personalities, throwing everybody into a social blender and enjoying whatever comes out in the mix. Everybody’s quirky (no offence, Impossible!) and I love that.

What do you dislike?

That there are no longer that many run-sites available for hashing. Too much development by the suits. It seems that whenever the authorities see an undeveloped area of jungle, they would want to “dress it up” by creating artificial foot-paths, safety barriers and place potted plants all over the place. Lunacy!

Best ON On?

Mechinta, JB. Can’t remember the food though…

Anyone you particularly admire on the Hash?

Every one who has contributed in any way towards keeping the Friday Hash spirit alive and well over the many, many years.

. On the Hash you should………

Be yourself. Failing that, assume a hash persona – something like taking off regular clothes and putting on tight underwear like what Clark Kent does when he becomes Superman. (or pick your own favourite super-hero to complete the analogy)

Any food you would not eat?

Innards, pig’s blood and caviar.

Good choice. What is your favourite run of all time?

Too many to single out after all these years. There were those when, once upon a very long time ago, I was an FRB (weighing in at least 10 kg lighter) where I would run all over trying to break checks. But frankly, I now find it more fun being an SCB trying to outguess the hares, and when I am wrong, I end up coming in at 8pm. That’s fun!

Fun for us too when you come in late! You are married?

Past tense.

Children?

Those that I know of, two lovely ladies.

Could you improve the Hash?

How? I’m but a mere mortal.

What changes have you noticed at the Hash over the years?

A bit more segregation. Friday Hash used to be more cohesive and family-like. I guess this is pretty much inevitable in any social club as it matures. Bring back the good old days…!!!

Yes, and the old committee! Any words of wisdom to leave us with?

Don’t leave the toilet seat up. You might forget to put it down when you want to sit on it.

Finally, do you follow Boo?

We sometimes go for a wee together…

On that note, thank you Peeking Ong!

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