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Singapore is so smurfy

With the blue ‘toons celebrating their 50th anniversary, we look at the parellels between Singapore and the Smurfys. SMURYF SOUNDS The Smurfs’ theme song goes “La-la, la-la-la-la, la-la la-la-la”. Singaporeans go “Lah lah lah lah lah lah…Can, lah.” SMURFY SKIN Smurfs have blue skin, Singaporeans work until they are blue in the face. SMURFY HISTORY The Smurf community was created by [...]
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Majestic Bar, Singapore

It’s easy to miss the Majestic Bar considering it occupies a tiny three-storey shophouse next to the enormous open concept lobby of the New Majestic Hotel (which the Majestic Bar is affiliated with, obviously) but that’s exactly what’s so charming about it. Located away from the other clubbing clusters of Singapore in the more quaint parts [...]
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Helipad, Singapore

HELIPAD #05-22, The Central T: 6327-8118 Opens till 1am from Mon to Thu and till 3am from Fri to Sat. www.helipad.com.sg The heavyweight players along Clarke Quay may be contesting to pull in the biggest crowd every weekend but when it comes to claiming the best view of the Singapore River, no one has a spot quite like the new [...]
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Mingles, Singapore

MINGLES #01-11, Block B, Playground @ Big Splash T: 6334-6977 If you can do without a posh ambience, pull some good company to this no-frills bistro which serves a decent menu of starters, mains and desserts. The chef here is especially crafty with seafood so you can’t afford to miss out on h is Pa n Sea red [...]
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