Huat Zai Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 In the past week, we’ve seen the local news flood with Taylor Swift-related content. Most of the propaganda comes in the form of the government trying to convince us that the exclusive deal benefits Singapore. If you have been out of the loop, Thailand’s prime minister shared last month that Swift’s concert promoter AEG had informed him that the Singaporean government offered subsidies of US$2m-$3m (£1.6m-£2.4m) a show as part of an exclusivity agreement. The Singapore government has responded that the numbers are inflated but the deal is real. “[Our] agencies negotiated an arrangement with her to come to Singapore and perform and to make Singapore her only stop in south-east Asia. It has turned out to be a very successful arrangement. I don’t see that as being unfriendly.” PM Lee at a press conference in Melbourne Why are they so secretive about the deal? Why can’t they tell us how much they spent? Is it because they have something to hide? They claim that this deal would boost tourism in Singapore and in turn our economy. However, while it is true that foreigners did come in just for the concert, how much of their money is really going to Singapore? How many of them used a foreign airline (e.g. Thai Airways or Cebu Pacific)? How many patronized brands owned by foreigners (e.g. Hilton)? Some businesses even shared that their businesses declined because of Taylor Swift’s concerts! It was even reported on CNA that there was a fall in some business. This is especially for those located around the National Stadium, as non-concert goers avoid that area to avoid the crowd. Ji Xian Seafood and Hong Kong Dim Sum Express at Kallang Wave Mall are some examples. They reportedly saw a sharp 80 per cent fall in business. One staff member at the dim sum restaurant shared with TODAY that many regular customers cancelled bookings upon hearing about the concert. A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic at the mall, Kin Teck Tong TCM Clinic, also experienced a 50 per cent fall in appointments over the past week. Darts and karaoke bar Good Cheer at Stadium, similarly saw patronage fall by about 40-50%. Dear Singapore government, did you have to do this? Did you think we’d be fine? Still got scars on our backs from your knives. https://kuanyewism.com/2024/03/dont-believe-all-the-propaganda-about-taylor-swift-deal/ 3 1 Official Mugentech Minecraft server: Please see thread in Gamers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Heng I dont care about her and thanks Thailand for sharing the info. One thing the 70% clueless about the most important thing is Freedom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homelander Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Some people in the house of white is Swifties lah, wanna see her perform My colleagues say her performance really tokong. Can sing 2-3 hours and not panting, unlike Jay Chou, perform magic tricks and get guests to cover 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meng.huat Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 4 minutes ago, Homelander said: Jay Chou, perform magic tricks and get guests to cover Ya... Heard his concert is scammy... Don't sing but do all sorts of nonsense 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 1 hour ago, meng.huat said: Ya... Heard his concert is scammy... Don't sing but do all sorts of nonsense Not sure if he do dis in tiongland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigpigoink Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 5 hours ago, Homelander said: Some people in the house of white is Swifties lah, wanna see her perform My colleagues say her performance really tokong. Can sing 2-3 hours and not panting, unlike Jay Chou, perform magic tricks and get guests to cover just like a commercial product, as long as people still support, that product can do any shet it likes saw a video talks a bit about how she prepare for this concert, really professional and dedicated to bring a A performance to her fans. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homelander Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 16 minutes ago, pigpigoink said: just like a commercial product, as long as people still support, that product can do any shet it likes saw a video talks a bit about how she prepare for this concert, really professional and dedicated to bring a A performance to her fans. My swiftie colleagues told me she train by jogging and singing for the duration of her concert, come the actual concert she hardly pant 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meng.huat Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 3 hours ago, XianGe said: Not sure if he do dis in tiongland Tiagong yes. Atk also complain he waste time don't sing. But he still got his fans and supporters. 34 minutes ago, pigpigoink said: just like a commercial product, as long as people still support, that product can do any shet it likes saw a video talks a bit about how she prepare for this concert, really professional and dedicated to bring a A performance to her fans. TS is professional. Many professional performers also do it, exercise, train, control sleep, eat, drink. I saw Jacky Cheung last year. Can see he was well prepared for the performance. Worth my ticket $$$. Jay just gong wu gong Bo on stage. Get his Ka Kia to sing... Get the audience to sing along... Performance magic tricks.. waste much time during concert. And claim he wants to create a carnival... Smlj 17 minutes ago, Homelander said: My swiftie colleagues told me she train by jogging and singing for the duration of her concert, come the actual concert she hardly pant Yes, professionalism. She came a week earlier to get used to our climate and get prepared. Almost like professional athletes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satki Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Better be transparent and disclose. CPIB should investigate now that we know politicians can be crooked too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 2 hours ago, Satki said: Better be transparent and disclose. CPIB should investigate now that we know politicians can be crooked too. as dont have this Freedom of Information Act. if sg got this law, this info will be release. there a saying 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satki Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 21 hours ago, The_King said: as dont have this Freedom of Information Act. if sg got this law, this info will be release. there a saying OK will continue to vote wisely and hope more people do so too. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates469bc Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) On 3/12/2024 at 4:43 AM, Huat Zai said: In the past week, we’ve seen the local news flood with Taylor Swift-related content. Most of the propaganda comes in the form of the government trying to convince us that the exclusive deal benefits Singapore. If you have been out of the loop, Thailand’s prime minister shared last month that Swift’s concert promoter AEG had informed him that the Singaporean government offered subsidies of US$2m-$3m (£1.6m-£2.4m) a show as part of an exclusivity agreement. The Singapore government has responded that the numbers are inflated but the deal is real. “[Our] agencies negotiated an arrangement with her to come to Singapore and perform and to make Singapore her only stop in south-east Asia. It has turned out to be a very successful arrangement. I don’t see that as being unfriendly.” PM Lee at a press conference in Melbourne Why are they so secretive about the deal? Why can’t they tell us how much they spent? Is it because they have something to hide? They claim that this deal would boost tourism in Singapore and in turn our economy. However, while it is true that foreigners did come in just for the concert, how much of their money is really going to Singapore? How many of them used a foreign airline (e.g. Thai Airways or Cebu Pacific)? How many patronized brands owned by foreigners (e.g. Hilton)? Some businesses even shared that their businesses declined because of Taylor Swift’s concerts! It was even reported on CNA that there was a fall in some business. This is especially for those located around the National Stadium, as non-concert goers avoid that area to avoid the crowd. Ji Xian Seafood and Hong Kong Dim Sum Express at Kallang Wave Mall are some examples. They reportedly saw a sharp 80 per cent fall in business. One staff member at the dim sum restaurant shared with TODAY that many regular customers cancelled bookings upon hearing about the concert. A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic at the mall, Kin Teck Tong TCM Clinic, also experienced a 50 per cent fall in appointments over the past week. Darts and karaoke bar Good Cheer at Stadium, similarly saw patronage fall by about 40-50%. Dear Singapore government, did you have to do this? Did you think we’d be fine? Still got scars on our backs from your knives. https://kuanyewism.com/2024/03/dont-believe-all-the-propaganda-about-taylor-swift-deal/ thats why limpeh tell u kumgong pappy serfs to read more and use the brain to think kumgong pappy serfs jiu shi kumgong pappy serfs. so kumgong, so naive. wahahahahahahahahahahahaha On 11/18/2023 at 10:38 PM, socrates469bc said: Edited March 17 by socrates469bc 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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