17 Signs You May Be in Singapore

One of the things that my husband and I have delighted in over the past year are the signs that you find around Singapore that reveal a bit of the unique (and often comical) culture in which we live. Enjoy!

You're Reminded That Being Overweight Is an Inconvenience for Everyone

Oh, Singapore! So subtle.

Trespassing Terrifies You

Enter and die!

For a gun-free country, Singapore sure likes to threaten gun violence

You Just Spent Your Kid's College Savings on Ice Cream

Two for $23.95! What a bargain!

You Just Rode an Escalator Outside

In Singapore, they put escalators outside just because they can.

You Just Ordered Your Meal on an iPad

Again, just because they can. The most expensive city in the world? Hmmm, I wonder why

You've Enjoyed a Singapore Sling

Ahhh! So refreshing!

You See Signs for Nescafe Everywhere

If America runs on Dunkin, Singapore runs on Nescafe

You Just Discovered Kickapoo, America's Favorite Joy Juice

Come on, it's called Kickapoo - that would never
work in the US!

Oh yeah, every American kid's favorite characters,
Lonesome Polecat and Hairless Joe

You're Painfully Aware That Durians Aren't Allowed Anywhere...Even If You Don't Know What Durians Are

No, they're not spiky bombs...they're the stinkiest fruit ever created

You've Had This Delightful Bathroom Experience

In Little India, shoes aren't allowed, so you even get
the opportunity to slip on plastic slippers worn by
countless other visitors.

You've Visited Haw Par Villa

And wondered what on earth is happening in these dioramas...maybe don't look too closely

You're Constantly Encouraged to Give Up Your Seat to Someone Who Needs It More

Go Singapore!

Your Burger Comes with a Side of Corn

Would you like corn with that?

 And maybe even a little Thai seasoning

Just Glancing at Cigarette Cartons Have Caused You to Throw Up in Your Mouth

If those don't get you to quit smoking, I don't know what will

You've Gotten Used to Seeing People Advertised as a New Product

No comment

Public Transportation Is Clean & Well-Designed

I'm lovin' it!

Squatting on Toilet Seats Is a Problem

Your bum greatly appreciate signs like this