You Singaporean?

[@mikemichsan2084]

Just happened to stumble across this video while scanning around youtube. Caught my attention, and I find it very down to earth. Very local and humorous. Good singlish!

[@jaytakahashi123]

I have been watching this at least once a year since 2009, and laughing every time. Please do NOT delete this forever.

[@shawn-8077]

Studying overseas as a Malaysian, and watching videos like these still gives me a sense of home, even though it's about Singapore, the accent, and the usage of this language just sounds so familiar to me.

[@alexhaowenwong6122]

The accent sounds like me using my Cantonese voice to speak English.

[@pruthviskumar]

Put a smile on my face even 15 years later this video is made, I love the way this country has made its position at world stage, proud to be part of the nation.

[@SomethingToThinkAbout2002]

Wow, one day ago comment :) I was watching the movie "Money No Enough" last night and got this in my recommended today, been wanting to visit Singapore for many years

[@xdan87]

Funny depiction of our every day hectic lives.. I must say his Singlish accent was overwhelmingly exaggerated, even I find it weird. Hahaha

[@MegaBiXch]

Hahahas totally agree.

[@MultiSciGeek]

14 years ago? Damn... god damn I remember KZbin back then... just imagine someone seeing a video labeled 154 years ago in the future.

[@TheLimhammett]

This brings back memories of the 2000s

[@user-gz4dq3dt9k]

Ikr

[@creepycasez8879]

I love this video for some reason I have an obsession with Singapore and their accents :)

[@yeonjungyoo8300]

Me too♡

[@RichardPinner]

I love this video. I use it in my lessons in Japan when I am teaching about Global English and World Englishes. Thank you for your video, I'm using it to promote Singlish!

[@asphaalanx]

A lecturer of mine (in Sydney, Australia) used this too as part of his Global Englishes unit.

[@LalicaBRUS]

This video is absolutely fantastic. You make me want to go to Singapore. You, Singaporeans, seem to be very pleasant people.

[@TechnoGlowStick]

I love the part when he states that his english is good, because he uses the term "packed like sardines." That's tottaly something I would do!

[@mooshaun]

This video is a decade old. 10 years. wtf 10 years just passed.....10 freaking years

[@kingseiryu929]

And it's 13 years. Wow

[@jessiejames7492]

I use that line often when i get talking to people in the train or bus and we start chatting. Nowadays so many foreigners here.

[@有容奶大-o8w]

if without transcripts, I won't get a word this man talks

[@emilyngorira]

i heart singapore too! i lived there since i was 5 years old, and now its my hometown to me. im back in japan right now but someday when i grow up, i will go back to singaporeeeeee

[@MohamedElsherifGplus]

I am Egyptian and I love my Singaporean friends. They were so kind and generous and we had some great times.

[@bsh7390]

This video has so much better graphical quality than most of the video now.

[@benjamingam3694]

Nostalgic as hell. I'm 52. I remember those times well.

[@theboatdrifts]

my favourite accent, so funny and friendly

[@WANGFAMAILY]

I used to live in Singapore and now established my family in Ca. Sounds to you that due to your special background, Singapore military will put you special units that will take advantage of your specialty, Singaporean are very nice people in general, I am sure you will do well there. Take this as an once in a life time experience, really, it WILL broaden your life.

[@gerubax]

i stopped complaining after i got stuck at a bus stop somewhere in southeast asia waiting for the bus for close to two hours. came back to sg knowing that im blessed.

[@CheffaChannel]

The best video i ever seen..written n acted by singaporean..very thanksful person you r.. ur country should proud with u'all.. Sorri lah my Menglish doesnt gud enough..i'm malaysian mah.. We only talk english when we feel boring to speak malay..

[@wiicmario]

This is a great video, the 'down to earth' singaporean representation was the icing on the cake... imho.

[@Walker88801]

the discount part so true, you can see it firsthand at wet markets

[@dejectedspirit3376]

This video has aged very well...

[@p01104]

realise how the way he talk changes at the end

[@djos3]

Enjoyed video. Like the positive ending. I find shop assistant isn't as friendly these days but a few courteous and friendly ones always make my day. Will always like to patronise such ones. STAYIN' ALIVE

[@HOND6614]

Please do more of such videos......... you have great potentials......

[@aussiedownunderman]

Great work, you really showed Singapore life. Also made me miss Singapore. I love how you used Singaporean slang words, SBS lol!

[@AprilYiFa]

what a fun to watch your film

[@kahn2009]

I live in the States but I was born in Singapore. I like your video. I miss Singapore alot. Someday I have to go back.

[@Wee2Yang]

@shadowpal2 It is to mean that whenever some customers buy something from a shop,like that very-expensive toy,or more commonly things like Cameras and things that cost hundreds of dollars or above,they tend to ask if the shop can reduce the price for them.If the price is not negotiable,the customer will ask for something for free to go with the product.For example,I bought a new Camera.Since the price of the Camera can't be reduced,I ask for a free memory card or a pouch to go with the Camera.

[@ianyapxw]

Pretty decently done video, I wonder what the 3 producers are doing now for work? I only had a shot in film/media because I left Singapore.

[@pratomoardianto336]

and still relevant till to this day! 😁 i ❤️🇸🇬

[@UnwrappingByMimiKoteng]

Where is this man now?

[@Coolshanny]

Thank you for this video, it made my day!

[@SingSnags]

Good thing everytime I visit home, I still remember the *chop* culture and just simply go have lunch before 12pm or after 2pm. Good job Terry (if that's your real name). Ignore the negative and racist comments. There are a lot of jealous people around.

[@FishRFrenzNotFood]

Makes me proud to be Singaporean!!!

[@devoncocomo]

Haha... I like the way this story gives "SBS" a whole new meaning. That's pretty tongue-in-cheek.

[@UnwrappingByMimiKoteng]

Amazing

[@hkfan1980]

my sister grew up in california and when she went to singapore she said " I walked 4 blocks at 4am(hungry late at night) and no one followed me, no one bothered me and I didn't feel scared one bit. I got to the place and said "I'm not use to this shit XD" Singaporeans are some of the nicest ppl to meet :D

[@onreat]

I would have given this short a chance had the voice-over narration sounded less contrived.

[@rifazam]

yesterday i go to singapore with my family, this city is modern, clean and fresh.... but they culture name kiasu make they have to be the fastest and the winner in all things...they are very individualistic....they play smartphone in train and dont care each other.....they work harder than other,,,,, but for me this country is still the best place to visit again.... :D

[@Hakim0325]

Haha I love this, I like how you guys mix it with Malay lol True Singaporean indeed. Greetings from Brunei ;)

[@ShailendraSingh-ex6yj]

Hidden gem videos of youtube.

[@sakunoechizen9098]

Not all singaporeans sucks at english or have difficulty in pronouncing english :) I really love SG eventhough I never went there but the place is just so cool :DDD

[@DeeDee-mt5ss]

Sakuno Echizen did u come to singapore after 3 years making this comment?

[@cheenamina]

1) His office looks suspiciously like a library. 2) I think the management of Lau Pa Sat might have something to say about being referred to as a 'hawker center'. 3) The auntie who the boy gave up the seat to must be pretty mortified that she's considered 'elderly'. 4) These days, finding a smiling S'porean shop assistant is harder than finding a dodo. It's more likely to be a Filipino or PRC. 5) The using-tissue-to-chope-seats gag is older than Lee Kuan Yew.

[@sgquan]

In Singapore its almost impossible to get additional discount by *asking*. Getting free gifts is still possible...

[@jessiejames7492]

Things have changed drastically since 15 yrs ago! Sadly.

[@TheCandieLoves]

LOL! That toy shop keeper is kidna cute :D!

[@phanduc5868]

I went to SG last week. Hope I can work there soon.

[@shasha84]

Most people would not give seats to the needy on the mrt in the morning rush hour. I've seen a pregnant lady standing from tamp till raffles place, and everyone seems to not see her

[@saccharin6525]

I thought the music sounded familiar. I realised

[@inengcher8823]

Basically I realised why some people don't give up their seats . 1. Either not willing to give or 2. Don't dare to give up their seats.

[@ivz0205a]

if you come to Hong Kong, their English there sounds similar to Singaporean English, I think it has more to do with Mandarin/Cantonese being their first language and just learning how to be literate in english after, can't blame them for not being American/English

[@leenett]

ahhh best thing about singapore is hawker center, easy transport, the shows (liang po po, i not stupid, any jack neo film and well singapore :)

[@elijah.4538]

im a filipino but i love singapore clean,quiet,and safe, and this video right

[@MrJasonVAM]

Very typical singlish. I love this video.very nice to boost ur nationality spirit.go Terry.....

[@sg50tec61]

Exaggerated "Singlish" accent. Someone trying to sound "Singlish". Failed!

[@stacysmith5148]

Get a life

[@ohohothisrocks]

is this for FYP?

[@shadowpal2]

@drakmordparshah you're welcome =), but I was wondering do you think you could explain me when you say "free gift/discount one"? I'm really curious about it.

[@LuvCandiie]

We are proud of our country as it is, eventhough it's not perfect.

[@allabtshow]

I enjoyed this video very much!! Provided me with much needed humour!!

[@ayongeplant]

Wholesome video

[@midorikirin]

Same here in Malaysia. Indonsia,Myanmasia,Chinasia,Banglasia,Africasia....sigh...

[@EyyShawn]

I'm moving to Singapore in June due to the reason that I'll be 18 by then and have to attend national service. Thing is, I moved to California when I was 4 and basically grew up here. So Singapore is a foreign country to my perspective. I have knee injuries so there's no way I could do military work! Is Singapore a nice place to live? Will people be friendly with me? I'm a bit worried about my situation. Advice would be appreciated!

[@DJNPHRS]

Hey dude, the video on the chopping of seats using tissue paper in CBD district is so TRUE LAH! Lol, yea, this video did points out several Singaporean and SIngapore traits. NOt bad a video. But of course, not all Singaporean speaks like that haha.

[@cosakti]

another interesting about singaporean is their "kiasu"ism.. perhap another video about this topic

[@anoopagarwaal]

I have been to SG for two times and found that their English is acutally 'Singlish'. Though they have good command on English, but accent is 'Singlish'.

[@ThisHmongLady]

Your clip is so funny. I love it!! Great Job!

[@maiachryseis]

@slimrxshady Since "contrived" is an adjective and "very" is an adverb, and the rules of English syntax allows an adverb to be in front of an adjective to allow the mean of the adjective to be enhance, I don't see why I can't put "very" and "contrived" together. Does that answer ur question? Anyway, to the producers of this video, I would really love to know what is the ideology behind this video, and what was it meant for? For grading? If so which module is that?

[@itistheyoast]

@viola128 Be proud of yr accent Viola! yr country is beautifull and this is the way you talk! Be proud!

[@DawgFL]

i like how he says "everywhere!"

[@singaporeaninlondon]

Great video here. Though we do not speak the best of English, it's still somewhat endearing to hear that every now and then. I must say that the clip was very well made. Kudos to the team!

[@yihong2199]

Nice clip! I like it...not sure Singapore will be like this in time to come with the influx of new citizens. ko-zai-kua (wait to see)!

[@MithunOnTheNet]

@kelvinickable This was posted in 2007, and it's just humour!

[@thehoodfactory]

Very realistic picture of the average Singaporean! Found myself identifying with so many scenes. Love the final part too. So many of these little actions go by unacknowledged. Do you think the average Singaporean will tell strangers if they have tissue paper stuck to their shoes though? (Psst, look out for our vid tonight to find out!) :)

[@newcomer9747]

so where you now and are you making more than you expected in your new country?

[@Ahcat3210]

Yeah..great video!!

[@eujiboo]

@qlAoK3li i think he did meant to exaggerate the accent. there are singaporeans that talk like that, but just a minority ;3

[@judegrrl]

actually his Singlish already quite proper... like its meant for Singapore TV. The Singlish spoken on the streets is much faster and packs more punch...

[@verselines]

how did you guys get permission to film in the shops, in the mrt and in the mall?

[@dinaownsyou]

"I sweat like pig you know!" HAHAHAHAHAHH OMG SO FUNNY!

[@vongocquynh303]

sounds like "I love Saigon" ha :))

[@adly1667]

guys....his accent..his problem...but not our problem...

[@youngplainjuan]

It is not a law to give up your seat. Its called courtesy. The reason why they fake sleep is simply because they are guilty of it and they still want to have the seat. Check how old the person is the next time you are in Singapore and spot this problem. Persons i know above the age of 18 don't usually do this.

[@su26032000]

Good clip to give image of friendly Singapore , hope it really change Singaporean be more friendly to foreigner include WP workers , since Singapore is not a home for Singaporean only ....

[@Iocustkingofdecayingcorpse]

I'm not singaporean but thought this was very sweet

[@shk00design]

Met people from Malaysia & Singapore before. Didn't think there is such a thing as Singlish or Singapore accent. Like in China their improper English becomes Chinglish.

[@MDIS]

why does the cab uncles always tell me ; ( wah boi ah , your engrish very the goood ah , you indonesian ah ? starly at american school ah ? ) and i always laughed with a smile and told the uncle ; ( no uncle , i am a singaporean , borned here and raised here but with good spoken english naturally in me - singapore is beautiful and so are its people ) cab uncle - smiled and we happily chatted throughout the journey like good friends.

[@smart_tech_abode]

2:23 I'm sorry, Singaporeans never use 'wor'. Only malaysians.

[@alexhaowenwong6122]

Hong Kongers as well.

[@awowoosas]

haha Singaporean is like that =D very kind and generous LOL!!! GREAT VIDEO !!

[@Kamikazeesouled]

I heard that music before....what game was it...

[@AseemBrahma]

Wasn't that Lau pa sat? man i miss singapore...

[@blackayumi]

WOW! very well done! I enjoyed it!! :D:D

[@jemdude22]

Wtf.. I was in this video! 😂

[@batman2105]

Where got never lose their smile on their faces? Most service staff i see always bin-chow-chow one leh...

[@peony.turtle]

lol good clip, definitely Singaporean style :)) all the time I visited your country, that would be what I saw. But you turned all that into all adorable things :-j.

[@aliancer]

Are they really "put tissues" to reserve the seat during lunchtime?

[@WestliFerZul]

@koosunami888 How is "euphemism laden" not considered a bombastic word?