Thursday, September 23, 2010

Nothing But Roadblocks!

For the third year running, the Formula One is in Singapore. The SingTel Singapore Grand Prix race will be held over the weekend at the Marina Bay so-call circuit.

Ever heard of familiarity breeds contempt? For Singaporeans, that seems to be the case this year as I heard of nothing but groans this year. There is just no interest among Singaporeans this year for the F1. It’s not just Singaporeans who have this problem as even government officials doesn’t seem excited about the race. The F1 concert was cancelled and outside a few advertisement banners, there had been almost no promotion of the race.

In fact, the best (if not the only) way to get a reaction out of Singaporeans for the race is to mention the roadblocks in the Marina area! Now that; that will get a reaction out of almost anyone in Singapore! “Nothing but roadblocks!” everyone will cry.

Outside that…no one cares.

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