posts from november, 2007
Not all the language in Singapore is British English. Some of it is interchangeable with American English, like “queue up” or “stand in line.” Some is American, like “soccer.” Some is just Asian or Australian. Whereas we Americans say “for here” and “to go,” I’ve learned the hard way that many Singaporeans only understand “dine in” and “take away.” ∞
(In a fun, British accent) “To top up, please key in the sixteen-digit PIN, followed by the hex key.” ‘Hex’ is so much cooler than ‘pound.’ ∞
Director Mauro Vecchi created an optical illusion-based music video for Erlend Øye’s newest band, The Whitest Boy Alive - Golden Cage (3m 54s). via Get Weird Turn Pro
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As I see it, with just two semesters of school left, I’ve got to make sure I’ve tried everything on Design*Sponge’s Austin Design Guide. Now if only they’d publish one for Singapore…
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