An Attempt to Understand Why So Many People Dislike Minister Chan Chun Sing

[covertbriar]

When Heng Swee Keat was ‘confirmed’ as the PM-in-waiting last month, many Singaporeans breathed a sigh of relief.

Some were glad to see an experienced Finance Minister at the helm, whilst others were disappointed that it wasn't Tharman. Most citizens, however, simply closed their eyes and said a silent prayer of gratitude: “Thank god it’s not Chan Chun Sing.”

Okay, I lied. The prayers were loud and gleeful. Many were overjoyed to learn that Chan Chun Sing, long considered the frontrunner, would not be our next King. They were so ecstatic that the usual ‘return my CPF’ complaints were temporarily suspended, replaced by expressions of Schadenfreude at Keechiu’s ‘downfall’.

Personally, I don’t like CCS, but I’m also disturbed by the amount of hate that he has received over the past year. To me, he is just another 4G Minister like his peers OYK and TCJ, neither exceptional in his achievements nor particularly damning in his faults.

So what gives? Why do so many people have such a deep-seated dislike of Keechiu?

The Boy Who Lived

The most obvious answer: people don’t like his face.

Don’t roll your eyes, because you know it’s true. Some politicians are blessed with an authoritative jawline (Macron). Others, with a kindly disposition that reminds you of a well-loved uncle (Tharman).

CCS, however, looks like a boy. Specifically, the boy from the cover of MAD magazine. The large ears, buck teeth, and moon face make him look like a venture scout cosplaying as a Minister, and prevents him from projecting the gravitas that voters expect.

And it gets worse when he’s not smiling for the camera. At rest, his mouth curls naturally into a smirk, twisting his boyish features into a picture of smugness.

The unfortunate geometry of his head is not helped by his manner of speaking, which is neither heartland nor RI.

A Singaporean politician has 2 choices when making a speech: either speak like Low Thia Khiang and sound like a man-of-the-people, or speak like Tan Chuan-Jin and sound like a proper Oxbridge-educated elite.

There are pros and cons to both, but CCS seems incapable of either. If you watch his public speeches closely, there is an odd note of inauthenticity when he speaks. When he’s talking to ‘the people‘, the Singlish accent seems exaggerated, and you get the feeling that he’s pandering or being condescending. When he’s speaking to his peers at a conference or in parliament, the intonation is a little weird, and he sounds like a man struggling to keep the Singlish from creeping into his Queen’s English.

The result is a neither-here-nor-there accent that confuses everyone. He doesn’t sound like one of us, or one of them. He sounds like … a person trying to sound like someone else. Not a good look for politics, where sincerity is a valuable currency.

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[whoami]

I like these two....

 

[zhihau]

Induanee! Induanee! Induanee!

 

[grandtour]

When Heng Swee Keat was ‘confirmed’ as the PM-in-waiting last month, many Singaporeans breathed a sigh of relief.

Some were glad to see an experienced Finance Minister at the helm, whilst others were disappointed that it wasn't Tharman. Most citizens, however, simply closed their eyes and said a silent prayer of gratitude: “Thank god it’s not Chan Chun Sing.”

Okay, I lied. The prayers were loud and gleeful. Many were overjoyed to learn that Chan Chun Sing, long considered the frontrunner, would not be our next King. They were so ecstatic that the usual ‘return my CPF’ complaints were temporarily suspended, replaced by expressions of Schadenfreude at Keechiu’s ‘downfall’.

Personally, I don’t like CCS, but I’m also disturbed by the amount of hate that he has received over the past year. To me, he is just another 4G Minister like his peers OYK and TCJ, neither exceptional in his achievements nor particularly damning in his faults.

So what gives? Why do so many people have such a deep-seated dislike of Keechiu?

The Boy Who Lived

The most obvious answer: people don’t like his face.

Don’t roll your eyes, because you know it’s true. Some politicians are blessed with an authoritative jawline (Macron). Others, with a kindly disposition that reminds you of a well-loved uncle (Tharman).

CCS, however, looks like a boy. Specifically, the boy from the cover of MAD magazine. The large ears, buck teeth, and moon face make him look like a venture scout cosplaying as a Minister, and prevents him from projecting the gravitas that voters expect.

And it gets worse when he’s not smiling for the camera. At rest, his mouth curls naturally into a smirk, twisting his boyish features into a picture of smugness.

The unfortunate geometry of his head is not helped by his manner of speaking, which is neither heartland nor RI.

A Singaporean politician has 2 choices when making a speech: either speak like Low Thia Khiang and sound like a man-of-the-people, or speak like Tan Chuan-Jin and sound like a proper Oxbridge-educated elite.

There are pros and cons to both, but CCS seems incapable of either. If you watch his public speeches closely, there is an odd note of inauthenticity when he speaks. When he’s talking to ‘the people‘, the Singlish accent seems exaggerated, and you get the feeling that he’s pandering or being condescending. When he’s speaking to his peers at a conference or in parliament, the intonation is a little weird, and he sounds like a man struggling to keep the Singlish from creeping into his Queen’s English.

The result is a neither-here-nor-there accent that confuses everyone. He doesn’t sound like one of us, or one of them. He sounds like … a person trying to sound like someone else. Not a good look for politics, where sincerity is a valuable currency.

More at An Attempt to Understand Why So Many People Dislike Minister Chan Chun Sing

What CCS lacks is the AURA of a Leader.

TCJ is actually a very good man. Too bad he is too religious and sidelined.

 

[jw5]

Talking about his casio watch could be one of the reasons.

 

[Sir_Fcuk]

Talking about his casio watch could be one of the reasons.

looking like a retard might also contribute

 

[jw5]

I don't think that is a major reason, although it's true he looks (and behaves) like a retard. Sinkies tend to be quite kind where it comes to the looks of their leaders, based on past experience.

looking like a retard might also contribute

 

[KuanTi01]

Talking about his casio watch could be one of the reasons.

Talking cock and spouting motherhood statements are other reasons!

 

[eatshitndie]

he needs to shit more.

 

[Charlie99]

I like your analysis and comments.
He does not have that appeal.
Although Ong does not speak like Chan, Ong's facial features are also not appealing.
Tharman and Heng have more appealing face and speak well.

When Heng Swee Keat was ‘confirmed’ as the PM-in-waiting last month, many Singaporeans breathed a sigh of relief.

Some were glad to see an experienced Finance Minister at the helm, whilst others were disappointed that it wasn't Tharman. Most citizens, however, simply closed their eyes and said a silent prayer of gratitude: “Thank god it’s not Chan Chun Sing.”

Okay, I lied. The prayers were loud and gleeful. Many were overjoyed to learn that Chan Chun Sing, long considered the frontrunner, would not be our next King. They were so ecstatic that the usual ‘return my CPF’ complaints were temporarily suspended, replaced by expressions of Schadenfreude at Keechiu’s ‘downfall’.

Personally, I don’t like CCS, but I’m also disturbed by the amount of hate that he has received over the past year. To me, he is just another 4G Minister like his peers OYK and TCJ, neither exceptional in his achievements nor particularly damning in his faults.

So what gives? Why do so many people have such a deep-seated dislike of Keechiu?

The Boy Who Lived

The most obvious answer: people don’t like his face.

Don’t roll your eyes, because you know it’s true. Some politicians are blessed with an authoritative jawline (Macron). Others, with a kindly disposition that reminds you of a well-loved uncle (Tharman).

CCS, however, looks like a boy. Specifically, the boy from the cover of MAD magazine. The large ears, buck teeth, and moon face make him look like a venture scout cosplaying as a Minister, and prevents him from projecting the gravitas that voters expect.

And it gets worse when he’s not smiling for the camera. At rest, his mouth curls naturally into a smirk, twisting his boyish features into a picture of smugness.

The unfortunate geometry of his head is not helped by his manner of speaking, which is neither heartland nor RI.

A Singaporean politician has 2 choices when making a speech: either speak like Low Thia Khiang and sound like a man-of-the-people, or speak like Tan Chuan-Jin and sound like a proper Oxbridge-educated elite.

There are pros and cons to both, but CCS seems incapable of either. If you watch his public speeches closely, there is an odd note of inauthenticity when he speaks. When he’s talking to ‘the people‘, the Singlish accent seems exaggerated, and you get the feeling that he’s pandering or being condescending. When he’s speaking to his peers at a conference or in parliament, the intonation is a little weird, and he sounds like a man struggling to keep the Singlish from creeping into his Queen’s English.

The result is a neither-here-nor-there accent that confuses everyone. He doesn’t sound like one of us, or one of them. He sounds like … a person trying to sound like someone else. Not a good look for politics, where sincerity is a valuable currency.

More at An Attempt to Understand Why So Many People Dislike Minister Chan Chun Sing

 

[Charlie99]

What CCS lacks is the AURA of a Leader.

TCJ is actually a very good man. Too bad he is too religious and sidelined.

Is TCJ considered too religious?
What religion?

TCJ speaks with a more neutral accent.
Much better than Chan.

 

[Charlie99]

Talking about his casio watch could be one of the reasons.

Who really cares what watches he wears.
Regular and continuing statements about his thriftiness and his single mother, is too much.
Once or twice is enough.

 

[winnipegjets]

Kee Chiu has a psychological problem (his childhood scar of not having a father continues to haunt him) and thus susceptible to manipulation.

The Lee family successful got him; Lee CON You became his surrogate father and Kee Chiu would do anything for the Lees. That's why Pinky wants Kee Chiu to be the next PM and then he would yield it to Pinky's son. That way, the Lee dynasty continues.

If you want to end the Lee dynasty, Kee Chiu must never occupy the PM post. Look out for more infightings in the PAP as Kee Chiu tries to seize the PM post from Heng.

 

[Insider Player]

In politics you need charisma.
This Boy Scout ain’t got none of it.
On paper his credentials are actually quite good what with his single mom and poor boy study hard background..... but in person his face and mannerisms turns people off

 

[batman1]

WHEN u look at kee Chiu,I just don't believe he is a general.I think he is a boys brigade section chief.

 

[whoami]

What CCS lacks is the AURA of a Leader.

TCJ is actually a very good man. Too bad he is too religious and sidelined.

I consider a freethinker a belief too. So everyone have a religion.

 

[aurvandil]

Singaporeans dislike him for his hubris. Humility stems not from wearing a cheap Casio watch or talking about your "humble" childhood. It stems from putting aside your past accomplishments and acknowledging your weaknesses and short comings.

 

[Leongsam]

Singaporeans dislike him for his hubris. Humility stems not from wearing a cheap Casio watch or talking about your "humble" childhood. It stems from putting aside your past accomplishments and acknowledging your weaknesses and short comings.

CCS has no weaknesses or shortcomings so he has nothing to acknowledge.

 

[jw5]

Absolutely agree and I am with you on this!

Talking cock and spouting motherhood statements are other reasons!

 

[KuanTi01]

he needs to shit more.

Now that you have mentioned about shitting more, he looks really shitty and have the constipated look!