Secret Political Blog said

The Merlion was struck by Lightning on Saturday, and part of its skull fell out. An emergency cabinet meeting was held and various ministers expressed their opinions on the issue:

Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan used the opportunity to praise the work ethic of the Merlion. "Just look at the Merlion," he said, "After being struck by lightning, it is still working and spewing out water! That is the work ethic that I want Singaporeans to develop. Use the Merlion as your role model. Even if you kena lightning strike, and part of your skull fall out, don't look to the government for a crutch. Go back to work instead!"

The full story can be found HERE

Yawning Bread said:

Like many countries, Singapore likes to have emblems of nationhood. These are supposed to represent something about the character of the country, or tell something about the history of the people and the place.

Recommended by popagandhi: "Stories our national icons tell about Singapore, and our national character, from the Esplanade to the Vanda Miss Joaquim."

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