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Local drama mocking Singaporeans?
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inSing.com - 4 hrs 3 mins ago
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Netizens are in an uproar over a new local Chinese drama that allegedly mocks Singaporeans.
In the locally produced Channel 8, 9pm drama titled "Love Thy Neighbour", one of the characters portrayed by actress Ng Hui scolded her husband, portrayed by actor Cavin Soh, for not earning enough money to support his family in Singapore.
Her character goes on to lament the high cost of living in Singapore, saying that despite her husband's salary of $4,000 a month, it will not be sufficient to pay for their house rental and child's education.
Many netizens are unhappy with how the show portrays the lifestyle of Singaporeans and for allegedly encouraging Singaporeans to emigrate.
In a poll on the Hardware Zone forum, more than 90% out of over 200 respondents felt that the drama should be pulled.
A netizen "andylyf" said, "This show is basically mocking Singaporeans. Local men are so pitiful, despite earning $4,000 a month, the man has to worry about paying for the children's education, housing, car and more."
Another netizen "mikeyzan" said, "I watched it because I thought it was a nice and heartwarming drama with elements of kinship, friendship and relationships. But it turned out this show is mocking Singaporeans."
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inSing.com - 4 hrs 3 mins ago

Netizens are in an uproar over a new local Chinese drama that allegedly mocks Singaporeans.
In the locally produced Channel 8, 9pm drama titled "Love Thy Neighbour", one of the characters portrayed by actress Ng Hui scolded her husband, portrayed by actor Cavin Soh, for not earning enough money to support his family in Singapore.
Her character goes on to lament the high cost of living in Singapore, saying that despite her husband's salary of $4,000 a month, it will not be sufficient to pay for their house rental and child's education.
Many netizens are unhappy with how the show portrays the lifestyle of Singaporeans and for allegedly encouraging Singaporeans to emigrate.
In a poll on the Hardware Zone forum, more than 90% out of over 200 respondents felt that the drama should be pulled.
A netizen "andylyf" said, "This show is basically mocking Singaporeans. Local men are so pitiful, despite earning $4,000 a month, the man has to worry about paying for the children's education, housing, car and more."
Another netizen "mikeyzan" said, "I watched it because I thought it was a nice and heartwarming drama with elements of kinship, friendship and relationships. But it turned out this show is mocking Singaporeans."