Moooo.....

We're a herd of cows, that's what we are, grass grazing, dung dropping, lactating mammals.

Extracted from Mypaper dated 24 Sep 2007:

"IT IS no secret that Singaporeans exhibit very strong herd instinct. When news of the Sembawang hot spring broke, Singaporeans flocked there to wash their feet and body with the spring water. At the height of the Everitt Road saga, people flocked there, hoping to catch a glimpse of the warring neighbours. And when the “monkey tree” in Jurong West Street 42 got into the news, people flocked there in the thousands to worship at the tree. Experts said that curiosity is what drives Singaporeans to display such strong herd mentality. Because Singaporeans generally lead mundane lives, any events or things out of the ordinary can easily attract a lot of attention. ....."

A lot has to do with the education system. It leans towards academics without provoking our thought. Generations like this are easier to manage, considering the meager size of our country. It's ironic that foreigners with greater inter-personal talents are embraced, while the locals are pressed under a thumb of comformity.

Oh yes, how now brown cow? I'm one of you too.