Feb 26, 2009 22:53
[x] You were born and/or raised in Singapore
[ ] Both your parents are from Singapore
[x] You've travelled from one end of Singapore to the other end by MRT/Bus before (either from Boon Lay to Paris Ris or vice-versa)
[x] You understand the connotations of "Geylang" and "Hotel 81"
[x] You know that Suntec City, Ngee Ann City and Vivo City are not actually cities.
[ ] You're actually somewhat proud that Changi Airport is one of the best in the world
[ ] You feel a sense of pride when you see the Singaporean flag
[x] You've been to Sentosa
[x] You know what's a Merlion
[x] You know Vanda Miss Joaquim isn't some kind of supermodel name
So far: 7/10
[x] You're sick and tired of explaining to your ang moh friends that "bubble gum/chewing gum" is not allowed in Singapore
[ ] You actually kena caned/whacked by something as a kid as punishment
[x] You've received either ang baos or the green packets or both during Chinese New Year or Hari Raya (even if you're not Chinese or Malay)
So far: 9/13
[x] You've eaten either durian or sambal
[x] You've eaten fried rice/nasi goreng/mee goreng/roti prata/ice kachang and enjoyed them
[x] You like bubble tea
[x] You've eaten at a hawker centre before
[ ] You're comfortable with the fact that you're drinking recycled toilet water (NeWATER)
[x] Sometimes you feel like something's missing in your food without chilli
So far: 14/19
[ ] You say "maths" and not "math"
[x] You know the difference between "chop", "chop-chop" and "pork chop"
[x] You use the word "handphone" instead of "mobile/cell"
[ ] You know that "Gah-men" is not a mispronunciation of "garment"
[x] You can name at least five government campaigns.
So far: 17/24
[ ] Sometimes you go to Malaysia/Indonesia/Thailand for shopping because it's cheaper
[ ] You get somewhat annoyed when someone associates Singapore with China
[ ] You get excited when Singapore is mentioned in a Hollywood movie
So far: 17/27
[x] You know who's Fandi Ahmad and Dick Lee
[ ] You know what's the Lee Dynasty
[x] You've sang National Songs during NDP like "Home" but don't really believe in them
[x] You've been to the NDP rehearsals when you were in Primary 5
So far: 20/31
[x] Ahmad, Bai Ying, Charles and Devi reminds you of Primary School Maths
[x] The word "mug" was part of your everyday vocabulary during Secondary School or JC life.
[x] You know at least 5 people with the surnames "Lee/Tan/Ng/Koh/Teo"
[x] You understand the scoring system of PSLE and 'N'/'O' Levels
[x] You used to get "holiday homework/assignments" for holidays.
So far: 25/36
[ ] When people ask you what time it is, you have this funny urge to say, "It's tiger time!"
[x] Funerals in void decks don't freak you out
[x] You know what's a Pontianak or a Pochong
So far: 27/39
[ ] You speak Singlish during casual situations but proper English when talking to ang mohs/non-Singaporeans or during a formal situation.
[x] You know how to use "lah/leh/lor/mah/meh/hor/sia" at the end of your sentences all correctly
[ ] You add a "x" or "z" to ends of words because you think it's nicer "right horxzzxzz?"
[ ] You use "can" or "cannot" as a complete answer on their own
So far: 28/43
[x] You start using abbreviations for everything, such as ERP, PIE, MRT, SBS, SMS, CTE, NCC, CMI etc...
[x] You are able to curse and swear in at least 5 different languages and dialects even if you don't speak them
[x] You've sang the Majulah Singapura since Primary 1 and still have no idea what it means
[x] You know who's Phua Chu Kang and know how to end this sentence "Best in Singapore, JB and some say ___!"
So far: 32/47
[x] You write and pronounce things the British way
[ ] You get amused when foreigners are shocked/surprised that you (and the rest of Singapore) speak English fluently/natively
[x] You either speak English extremely well but suck at your Mother Tongue OR
speak your Mother Tongue very well but English not that "powderful" OR
you're one of those exceptional few who speak both English and your Mother Tongue damn well if not just good enough
So far: 34/50
Total score: 34
Double the score for percentage.
I am 68% Singaporean. :D
LOL that much eh.
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