Singaporeanisms - Majulah Singapura!
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I'm out and about, asking people that I meet questions related to Singapore. When I've asked, what's the most Singaporean thing about you? The most popular answers so far have been a love for food and a unique take on language. The way I talk, I think. Yeah.
Yeah, I think so. We're talking about Singlish? Yes, of course. Yeah. In an office environment, is it awkward speaking Singlish? I don't think so because people around me are Singaporeans also, mostly. So I'm very comfortable speaking it. And your second most Singaporean thing? The food that I eat. All types of cuisines from different cultures and whatnot. It just depends on what I feel like on that day. And what do you think you're going to have for lunch today? Chicken rice.
Food is a national obsession. I could do a whole podcast just on people talking about their favourite dishes. I have an unhealthy obsession with chicken rice. That's as Singaporean as it gets. Chicken rice has been the most popular dish in Singapore since forever. So I asked if there was a second favourite dish. Yes, I would say bak kut teh.
Of course, the debate would be is it more peppery or less peppery? Oh, and carrot cake. Did you know that the Singaporean carrot cake style is unique to Singapore? In the Hong Kong style or the Malaysian style, it's all bigger, much larger, bigger chunks. And typically, I think only black. But what we have here is the, of course, we have the white and then we have the black one as well. So I always order black and white.
So, which is the more Singaporean thing? Is it food or Singlish? Well, I think it's the language, the Singlish that I use all the time to communicate with my friends and family. I'm actually very proud of it. It's something that only Singaporeans understand. Whenever I hear Singaporeans talking in the airport with the Singlish accent, I'll tell my wife, Majulah Singapura! And quickly walk away because there are Singaporeans around. Yeah.
I've been talking to everyday folks and asking, what's the most Singaporean thing about you? In this episode, I was at Nylon Coffee in Everton Park and Chai Seng Huat Hardware Coffee Bar in Tyrwhitt Road. Check out this episode's show notes for more information or visit our website, hearhere.show. To all Singaporeans, happy National Day.