Singapore Humor

Most Westerners who are new to the country might think that Singaporeans don’t have a sense of humor. That’s only because they don’t GET their humor. After 8 years here I still don’t really get it but I still don’t discount it. Each to their own I suppose. My first experience with it was when, for some reason I can’t remember, I was vacuuming the floor in my office. (yes ang moh do actually vacuum the floor. we’re not above that.)

Me: *vacuuming the floor noises*

Middle aged Singaporean office lady: “Oh look! Singapore’s most highly paid foreign maid.”

Me: Huh?

Middle aged Singaporean office lady: *GUFFAW!*