Humour

Stories of irreverence that don’t take things too seriously.

I Sang at an Underground Gig With a Retiree Band and All I Got Was an Elderly Friend

I Sang at an Underground Gig With a Retiree Band and All I Got Was an Elderly Friend

"If you're scared of singing, you can share the microphone with me."

by Nadine Lee November 17, 2025

Steven Lee: The Man Who Keeps Singapore’s Journalists Up at Night (Sort Of)

Meet the retiree who CCs the prime minister in emails about the plural form.

by Kimberly Lim October 16, 2025

Singapore Is Learning To Laugh At Its Own Reflection. Just Ask Its Stand-up Comedians.

Singapore Is Learning To Laugh At Its Own Reflection. Just Ask Its Stand-up Comedians.

Are we still laughing over race-based humour?

by Alden Ho July 12, 2025

A National Record-Breaking Freediver’s Unfiltered World Championship Diary

A National Record-Breaking Freediver’s Unfiltered World Championship Diary

What does it means to be a high-performance athlete in a lesser-known sport?

by Patricia Paige Ong July 8, 2025

The Overachievers’ Guide to LinkedIn Virality

The Overachievers’ Guide to LinkedIn Virality

Humblebrags don’t post themselves.

by Aloysius Ang May 31, 2025

Imaginary Vouchers and Rebates For Real Singaporean Problems

Imaginary Vouchers and Rebates For Real Singaporean Problems

Regardless of race, religion and voucher size.

by Aloysius Ang February 19, 2025

Recent Articles

Singapore, Unfiltered

The 60 Things That Somehow Define Singapore Now

The 60 Things That Somehow Define Singapore Now

The SG60 list that never made it past the PR team.

by Aloysius Ang

August 8, 2025

Binge

5 Totally Non-Political Shows to Watch on Cooling-Off Day

5 Totally Non-Political Shows to Watch on Cooling-Off Day

'Tis a sacred day where Singaporeans put aside their petty differences and give thanks for another wonderful general election.

by Aloysius Ang

May 2, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

The Overachievers’ Guide to Being a Relatable General Election Candidate

The Overachievers’ Guide to Being a Relatable General Election Candidate

How to seem salt-of-the-earth even if your pantry's full of truffle oil.

by Aloysius Ang

April 23, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

The Overachiever’s Guide To Becoming a Red Flag

The Overachiever’s Guide To Becoming a Red Flag

(For legal and ethical reasons, this article is a joke.)

by Aloysius Ang

March 7, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

The Overachievers’ Guide to Being A Proud Single™

The Overachievers’ Guide to Being A Proud Single™

Couples are scrambling to secure dinner reservations for Valentine's—but the Proud Single™ knows better.

by Aloysius Ang

February 7, 2025