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date: Saturday, August 9, 2008
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time: 11:32 PM

I wonder what's really unique in Singapore. I mean, Singapore's really unique only because we're an amalgam of cultures, and nothing more than that. Which is the reason why I'm cynical of Amazing Race, really.

Durians? They're just the good quality ones imported from Thaliand and Malaysia.
Esplanade? True, but it's a design by some architehts of other nations.
Terminal 3...the ceiling? Hardly. It's some Greek guy who did it.
Chicken rice? Malaysia. Chicken rice balls. So there.

Seriously, there's nothing real unique about Singapore. Sure, secularism and religion co-exist here, but it also does in many other first world nations! If someone can tell me what there is so unique to Singapore, I'll take my hat off to you. And don't tell me it's 'cos of some multi-racial thing. I already clarified at the start, Singapore is only unique due to the amalgam of cultures.

Then, let's talk about visiting Kong Hwa (which was the only relief and solace that I managed to seek yesterday after the Amazing Race briefing. Which I will talk about later, anyway). It was kind of boring, 'cos NO ONE WAS THERE! ): Well, Mrs Tang was there, and so was Yi Yun (OMG she looks so DIFFERENT!). So, we went to Kallang Leisure Centre (to see the teachers) but lo and behold. Mrs Tan was not there bowling. Boohoo. ):

Anyway, we then went to watch Mummy 3! (: It's a good movie, GO WATCH IT! (: I mean, it's real funny, and also it's spastic (Yu Yang, Yi Yun and I were all laughing at the wrong moments). Just imagine Jet Li being your mum, calling you up every morning (that's how spas it is (: ) And it was only after we finished the movie did the teachers finish bowling. xD
Talk about taking your time. (:

SO, Amazing Race. Personally, I have nothing against the OT (they have very capable people in there). I'm just really skeptical about the meaning behind it, which is the reason for my cynicism and actions during the briefing. It may have ruffled people's feathers, and seriously, I'm sorry, but this is simply spreading propaganda to the visiting people! And I so do not endorse that move.

Contrast:
Amazing Race VS National Day
Seriously, nothing different about the two. I'll deal wih that another day, as it isn't appropriate to blog that down...now anyway.

Amazing Race is a flawed concept. It attempts to bring out the uniqueness of Singapore, and for that very merit, it is worth commending. However, beyond that, and on the other side of the coin, Singapore has really nothing worth mentioning. All the good durians have gone to the streets near Geylang. And even then these durians are not from Singapore. Aeroponics, something that had been tried and tested in Singapore. Alongside many other nations.

Of course, I reiterate this point: I have nothing against the OT. I just hope that in future, Amazing Race takes a different stance towards the 'uniqueness' of Singapore. Perhaps something more of introducing the many different races in Singapore, and also introducing Singapore through its roots and heritage, something more of appreciating all the cultures that have shaped Singapore into what it is, and this, in my opinion, should be the focus of Amazing Race. Not about introducing the 'uniqueness' of Singapore. No point introducing something non-existent, non?

Finally, in closing, Amazing Race in the future should take a different stance towards it's aim. Yes, the aim is still introducing Singapore, but to introduce something non-existent is nothing more that delusion and distortion of facts.


I'm sorry for ruffling everyone's feathers. Rest assured, I won't screw up Amazing Race just because I have my own opinions about it. But still, I'm sorry. And well, I won't do that anymore.

I'm sorry.