That's how "boomz" the former Miss Singapore World has become.

Ris Low arrives at the Razor TV newsroom. With her is presenter Cheong Poh Kwan.
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In it, the 19-year-old answers questions on every controversy that has dogged her since she first came under the negative glare of publicity.
 
And Ris still remained every bit as controversial.
 
The video featured the same shocking candidness (swiping stolen credit cards gave her a "thrill"), incoherence (she celebrated her one-month anniversary with her boyfriend by going on their first date -- HUH?), misuse of words ("sponsorers" and "evidences"), and bipolar versions of stories (first claiming she was single, then changing her tune by the end of the interview).

Ris's poise never wavered, and she kept her posture ramrod straight throughout the interview.

This time, however, instead of laughing and feeling disbelief at her foot-in-mouth comments, I walked away with the impression that Ris is simply naive - almost to a fault. She does not seem to realise the repercussions from her words and actions, and she seems oblivious to the negativity surrounding her - whether from a real lack of concern or awareness, it is hard to tell. At times, she even came across as enjoying her infamy.
 
If she sought to improve her situation with the interview, it sowed little benefit.
 
To be fair though, there were some redeeming qualities to the MDIS student.
 
When asked how she felt about all the criticism levelled against her so far, she said they did not bother her much as she had "very high self-confidence". This self-confidence was mentioned again in reply to what she thought was most beautiful about her. It could have been a scripted inner-beauty type answer, but she said it so fiercely and with so much conviction, no one can doubt the amount of self-belief this girl has. To me, it revealed a sort of strength in character not found in many.

Ris tries to explain what "boomz" really means.

 
Off-air, Ris came across as sweet and rather pleasant, greeting everyone politely and sincerely, even apologising for making everyone wait despite being early. Her smile never left her face and she carried herself with plenty of confidence. Hints of what the judges might have liked about her showed through.
 
Furthermore, at the end of the interview, Ris patiently obliged everyone's requests for photos despite a looming 10pm curfew. She showed no sign of annoyance and even gamely agreed to sign "Boomz" on a colleague's Speak Good English Movement T-shirt. Before leaving the studio, she gave a slight bow and thanked everyone for their support.

Everyone wanted a picture with Ris.

Signing "Boomz" on a colleague's Speak Good English T-Shirt.

Said Ris when I asked if she felt victimised by the reports and criticisms: "Victimise me all you want. It has only made me stronger."

The brickbats may yet come flying her way again, but even if sticks and stones may break her bones, words certainly don't seem to hurt this girl.

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Well, one Iraqi reporter did. His target being only the most powerful man in the United States.

When a shoe, Manolos or not, goes flying in the direction of an important figure, you would expect a certain degree of outrage.

Not in this case.

The last time a bizarre attack was launched on a US president - a swimming 'killer rabbit' (yes, huh?) threatened Mr Jimmy Carter - the public was bemused.

The aggression against Mr Bush however, has generated amusement more than anything.

In Ten Reasons the George Bush Shoe Attack Was Completely Awesome, New York Magazine wrote: 'No other world leader could have dealt with that situation with the same humour and quick reflexes.'

Ditto the quick reflexes.

It's hard to believe the Bush that displayed such dexterity, is the same one that choked on pretzels, concussed, and then woke up with a bruise on his cheek.

Kudos to Mr Bush not just for dodging with such agility, but for the remarkable composure and good nature displayed afterwards. He made light of the incident, joking that he saw attacker Muntazer al-Zaidi's sole, and FYI, he wears a size 10.

When a sound was heard aboard the plane during an impromptu press conference aboard Air Force One, he quipped: 'The other shoe just dropped.'

Netizens are finding various avenues to take the joke further.

Can't get enough of the sight of a ducking Bush? Perhaps this gif will help.

Source: IGN.com message boards

Or maybe you think you would've taken a better shot.

Test your pitching skills with flash games - Bush Shoe Throw Game, Can You Throw A Shoe at Bush?, and Sock and Awe - that allow you to, uhm, step into the shoes of Muntazer.

Many wouldn't mind being him, at least for that moment, it seems. More than 1,700 Facebook members have joined the group "I'd Throw A Shoe At G.W. Bush If I Could". It's one of up to 200 groups, some in support of the shoe flinger, that have sprouted thus far.

An event has even been created: the "National Shoe Throwing Party to Send off President Bush!". Confirmed attendees stands at a measly 12 though.

If you don't advocate violence but still want to make a point, "How to mail your shoe to Bush" which claims to be a 'serious project', might just be the group for you.

'This Holiday Season, give your sole to Bush,' and 'give... from the bottom of your SOLE!', reads the group description.

Creator Corey John Scott of Northeastern University calls on members to demonstrate their unhappiness over Mr Bush's foreign wars by 'giving him the boot, shoe, slipper, or stiletto of your choice'. The White House accepts gifts from the general public.

While we're on the topic of gifts, you might also want to cap this historical moment.

What better way, than with an "I Threw My Shoes at George W Bush" t-shirt?