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News Roundup: Ah Meng 'Too Lan' Over Tourism
Ah Meng ‘Too Lan’ Over Tourism Figures:Not everyone is happy that Singapore’s tourism is booming: the country’s most popular primate is reportedly disgruntled at all the extra work she has to do. “Na beh,” said Ah Meng, through her translator. “More tourists means more bleddy breakfasts with them. What, you think I get bonus for all this, meh? Kum pooi, understand! Some more, we orangutans tried to form a union, but it kena block by NTUC. KNN!” Zoo officials, however, actively deny that Ah Meng is unhappy, saying it is all a miscommunication due to the limited translation skills of her translator, Ah Beng.
What the Fish: Ms Elena Vladykina, the Russian lady who is our 9 millionth tourist, said she looked forward to sampling all the cuisines available in Singapore, “except sushi.”
McDonald’s on the Moon by 2020:Following NASA’s announcement that they intend to build a permanent base on the moon by 2020, hamburger chain McDonald’s announced that they would also be setting up a branch there. “It’s the new space race,” said CEO Ronald McDonald. “We got to get there before those Starbucks bastards.” In related news, most American citizens think a permanent base on the moon is a great idea, as they need some place to put George W. Bush.
SMU Hostel Plan in Line with Population Policy:The location of Singapore Management University’s hostel amidst bars and nightspots is deliberately aimed at boosting reproduction amongst young graduates. Said Ministry of Procreation spokesman Mr. Pak Chew Cheng, “Our educated young people are just not having enough babies. But with a little help from alcohol, who knows?” SMU’s hip and happening location has generated envy amongst undergrads from NUS and NTU. Said NUS first year engineering undergrad Chin Lone Lee, “SMU students have all sorts of fu
cking advantages. And now, literally.”