Tag Archives: Singlish

Awesome Singaporean Lady who Tasted Hail

Posted on June 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

The 44 year old Singaporean lady who tasted the hail, totally made my day. She’s truly the bright spark amidst this haze crisis. Something infectious about her enthusiasm. Hope she becomes famous and gets advertising endorsements. Children don’t try this … Continue reading →

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10 Awesome Singlish Words & My Clumsy Attempt at Explaining them all

Posted on April 19, 2012 by bookjunkie

I often think that it would be hard to express myself without a single word of Singlish. When I try to speak ‘proper English’ and replace those words, somehow, the precise meaning is lost. Also the whole situation becomes more … Continue reading →

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10 Overused Expressions that Annoy Me (including Singlish ones)

Posted on March 20, 2012 by bookjunkie

I know I can be repetitive myself but here are some phrases, especially used in a business context, that really annoy me: 1. Having said that… 2. Cross the T’s and dot the i’s 3. World Class 4. As per … Continue reading →

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The Noose: SMRT & Spot on Singaporean Indian Accent

Posted on January 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

Most people who try to do a heavy Singaporean Indian accent fail miserably. Suhaimi Yusof on The Noose, nailed it. Chua Enlai does the Aussie accent. What do Australians think? Was it good? [youtube]AtkgtU6fz1Y[/youtube]

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More of Michelle Chong as Barbarella

Posted on January 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

Loads of local references and her Singlish accent is perfection. [youtube]vTh-R4pn_j4[/youtube]

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New Season of The Noose: Michelle Chong’s Tin Pei Ling Spoof

Posted on January 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

The last bit is the funniest. [youtube]D-jdYiggq9o[/youtube]

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Only in Chinatown: Uniquely Singapore Gift Ideas

Posted on December 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I travel I love tourist souvenirs but in my own country they seem cheesy. But once again blogging made me take a second look. I wonder what Steve Jobs would think of these T shirts? I’m loving the creativity. … Continue reading →

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The Noose Christmas Music Video

Posted on December 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]Kkyan-IprJs[/youtube] Think you’ll only get it if you understand Singlish.

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Siri on the new iPhone 4S can’t compute Singlish

Posted on October 29, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]DTgu7pbyzcc[/youtube] People made to queue up for their bosses, just leaves a bad feeling in my stomach. Don’t like it at all and it reeks of elitism. I for one would never queue for something like this and that’s why … Continue reading →

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Happepill Show: Singlish Political Cartoon

Posted on October 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

I think the cartoonist behind Happeepill is truly talented. Love the way his wild imagination works. The cute bunny who speaks Singlish always makes me chuckle. Here’s a video he posted after not posting for a long while. I can … Continue reading →

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Singaporeans Interviewed on the Circle Line

Posted on October 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]gZizFnSfrEQ[/youtube] I don’t watch TV, but I do enjoy our local news segments where ordinary people give their views. I find it refreshing and dare I say amusing at times. The answers were ‘classic’. Definitely more interesting than just listening … Continue reading →

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Simi: Ah Beng version of iPhone 4S’ Siri

Posted on October 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

The mrbrown show is cracking me up again. I think mrbrown is Singapore’s comic genious. You just have to listen to the Ah Beng, Singlish version of Apple iPhone 4S’s Siri which he has called Simi. What a hoot if … Continue reading →

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NTU Valedictorian Trinetta Chong’s Speech and the F-Word

Posted on August 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I was attending my convocation, back in the 90’s, I didn’t even want to be there. The whole thing seemed like such a drag, and it was. I don’t think we even had a valedictorian. I was just bored … Continue reading →

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Evil Bunny Videos: Funny Singapore Cartoons (Satire)

Posted on May 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

Brilliant satire and I wish there was more. [youtube]14tPmbq1WGE[/youtube] For me nothing beats Singlish when it comes to humour. [youtube]wMszYyoUJHE[/youtube] This one is a classic – touched on the choping seats with tissue packets situation. [youtube]bPTC-KdJeGs[/youtube] And this one makes … Continue reading →

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Singlish Movie: I Not Stupid 2

Posted on April 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

Sometimes Singlish combined with ‘broken English’ is just more effective. I think this scene is from the hit movie “I Not Stupid 2” would not have been as funny or endearing, without it. The main character is your typical tiger … Continue reading →

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Expat Blogger Maria’s Singlish Moment

Posted on March 29, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was so happy that writer, Maria of I was an Expat Wife, included me in her fabulous post about Singlish, which will perhaps interest both Singapore expats and locals with her amusing and affectionate take on the language. You … Continue reading →

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The Cliche of Being Kiasu in Singapore

Posted on March 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

The Singlish word kiasu has been so overused that it is now a cliche to me. Sadly though many of my fellow Singaporeans still give truth to this overused term. It makes me wonder if Singaporeans hold a monopoly on … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s National Treasure: Kumar

Posted on February 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B911iQOL1Os] I just love Kumar. He may not be politically correct (his jokes are every -ist you can think of), but somehow he’s the only comedian in Singapore who really cracks me up.  Some of them may even be directed … Continue reading →

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Trending in Singapore: Bubble Tea, Donuts & Other Fabulous Fads

Posted on February 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

In Singapore we have Food Trends or should I call them Food Crazes. After a hard day at the office, indulging in a food novelty is a nice way to wind down. It’s quite a phenomenon to see long winding … Continue reading →

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Why Racial Harmony Day Annoys Me

Posted on February 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

In Singapore I am constantly being reminded about my race. It’s there in every official document and form I fill up – my passport, identity card, school report cards and job interview applications. I could go on. It’s just my … Continue reading →

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The Real Singapore

Posted on February 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I browse the Travel Section at the bookstore, sometimes out of sheer curiosity, I flip through a guidebook on Singapore. Somehow, they always seem a bit odd to me.  Strange in a way I can’t quite put my finger … Continue reading →

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Ris Low Never Gives Ups

Posted on January 28, 2011 by bookjunkie

They say if you want success you keep trying even when you’ve failed before.  After being dethroned Singapore’s infamous Ris Low is trying for the Miss World Crown again and this time she sounds more confident.  Read about it at … Continue reading →

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