10 things I hate about Singapore

[Brah]

I've posted before how I deal with the kiasu They-won't-move-for-me-even-though-I'm-trying-to-be-polite-here thing by looking oncomers straight in the eye. It seems to work pretty well.

But I will experiment with JR's method.

[Wd40]

I always move out of the way, especially when its the opposite sex on the other end. The last thing I want in Singapore is a case on me on "outrage of modesty"

But seriously, I always move out of the way, it just makes me feel that I am more nimble and energetic than the other person. I dont take it as losing face or anything of that sort.

[x9200]

I decided that one weekend I'd experiment and not move out of anyones way.

The result was very few people walked into me. The few who did -mostly youths-, kinda bounced off me (which was interesting to observe), but they were often apologetic about it.

My conclusion was that the 'blur like sotong' shtick is a kiasu game of chicken. You move out of their way = they 'win'.

You should try it yourself.

I've done it before. Same observations. Conclusions - not sure if it's kiasu based, IMO purely opportunistic (maybe you will move your ass out of my way so I will not need to do it).

[x9200]

This country gets to you. It gets into your skin, into your system...and before you know it, you have become what you hate.

You are pissed off because you still resist. You can adapt but not assimilate. After ++10 of living here there is no single thing I consider important that got into my system. That's why it is sometimes so difficult.

[iamsen]

This country gets to you. It gets into your skin, into your system...and before you know it, you have become what you hate.

I have the seen the enemy and the enemy is us.

Are you new here? Go, save yourselves. It's too late for us now.

I spent a good 2 decades and then some on this island before managing to crawl my way out, and have managed to elude it's grasp for the past decade until a 'family matter' dragged me back here kicking and screaming.

Till this day I still do not understand the logical fallacy where these fine people, my friends & family, typically smart and well educated by any standard, are able to criticise the government, the system, the price of living, agree that in Japan my QOL was better, career prospects were better, my mental health was better, and despite all that, still somehow conclude that my life would be better off on this little hellhole.

Anyway I have my backup plans and will be leaving for good around the latter half of the year.

[iamsen]

7th Grade Science Project sends Hello Kitty to Space
http://youtu.be/5REsCTG4-Gg
http://www.gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/7t ... -space.php


This is a better use of Hello Kitty.

[rajagainstthemachine]

this is what singapore stores needs to sell more

[JR8]

7th Grade Science Project sends Hello Kitty to Space
http://youtu.be/5REsCTG4-Gg
http://www.gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/7t ... -space.php

This is a better use of Hello Kitty.

I prepared to be underwhelmed after reading the description... but wow, it was brilliant (and witty)!

Thanks for posting it, I shared it on FB.

[nakatago]

This country gets to you. It gets into your skin, into your system...and before you know it, you have become what you hate.

You are pissed off because you still resist. You can adapt but not assimilate. After ++10 of living here there is no single thing I consider important that got into my system. That's why it is sometimes so difficult.

Well, we both know it's moot now, isn't it?

[nakatago]

Till this day I still do not understand the logical fallacy where these fine people, my friends & family, typically smart and well educated by any standard, are able to criticise the government, the system, the price of living, agree that in Japan my QOL was better, career prospects were better, my mental health was better, and despite all that, still somehow conclude that my life would be better off on this little hellhole.

There's no place like home. (Un)fortunately, the gahmen made it abundantly clear where home is...depending if you're a foreigner or a citizen.

[morenangpinay]

speaking of pissed off. i always step on people's flip flops when getting off the escalator. for some reason they tend to take their time getting off so I don't have any choice but to step on them or push them out the way.

[Mi Amigo]

7th Grade Science Project sends Hello Kitty to Space
http://youtu.be/5REsCTG4-Gg
http://www.gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/7t ... -space.php

This is a better use of Hello Kitty.

I prepared to be underwhelmed after reading the description... but wow, it was brilliant (and witty)!

^^^ +1

Not sure about the music, but the video is excellent!

[movingtospore]

I've posted before how I deal with the kiasu They-won't-move-for-me-even-though-I'm-trying-to-be-polite-here thing by looking oncomers straight in the eye. It seems to work pretty well.

But I will experiment with JR's method.

I just carry a very large bag and be sure they feel it's wrath when they refuse to budget at least halfway. Works every time.

[sundaymorningstaple]

My large bag was a 14kg hard side Samsonite briefcase. It's left many a massive bruise on knees & thighs of those who crowd the doorways so I cannot get out of the MRT carriage. But I always apologize....

"I'm sorry!!!! If you hadn't been so bloodly rude and inconsiderate by not letting us out of the train before you tried to get in, that wouldn't have happened. Maybe tomorrow, when I come home you will realize the mistake. But I doubt it."

[JR8]

^^^ +1: Harsh but fair.