01 May 2006

Poor Mr Merlion

Am I getting patriotic, losing my sense of humour or is this ad just plain rude?

Jeju
Faithful readers of this blog, time to tell me if I am getting neurotic / old-fashioned - hit the comment button pls...
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4 comments:

  1. musicmakerMay 11, 2006

    I saw that in the Economist. Thought it was quite funny. :)

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  2. Curt SawyerMay 11, 2006

    Maybe it is because I cannot see all the small type or maybe it is a cultural thing, but I don't get it. I don't see the humor nor do I understand the offense.

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  3. TalljoanneMay 11, 2006

    The context is that both countries are trying to pitch themselves as the best investment location. And depending on whether sense of patriotism or humour prevails, it can be either funny or rather arrogant...

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  4. AnonymousAugust 08, 2006

    Well, Mr. M could also stop spitting and see it as a compliment. Korean dude seems to recognize that Mr. M is the premier location for investments and would like to topple him. Good luck trying! :P

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