A Hazy Perspective

Today, on Saturday, the PSI index has been generally low throughout the day, ranging in the 60-ish range. So I thought I might post something related to the haze here. Below is a blog post from eyetoeye :: neogenesis :: blog, a blog managed by a guy named Kelvin.

Indonesia: Singapore Should Be Thankful For Haze (A Parody

The Haze hit unhealthy levels for the second time this year on Saturday, prompting public outcry against the lack of significant action from the Indonesian government to stop the occurrence of haze by taking effective measures against illegal clearing of forest land by burning. The Indonesian government responded by criticizing Singapore, saying that Singapore should be thankful for the haze.

"Singaporeans are always picking on us because they're so rich and think they're so powerful," said Indonesian minister Bibi Osman, putting on a military-style gas mask, "As a matter in fact, Singaporeans should be appreciative of what we're doing for them! It brings some excitement to their otherwise mundane lives, and also gives them something to care about, which they are clearly lacking in." Mr Osman also pointed out that the increase in occurance of respiratory illnesses also represented a significant boost in revenue for the medical industry. Speaking to No News Network, he said, "Singaporeans always complain about us but they never appreciate all the good things we do for them! It's outrageous!"

A survey of Singaporeans on the street found that Singaporeans hold differing opinions on Mr Osman's statements.

"I think he is right in what he said," said student Woo Ming Ta, "Before the haze, i didn't even know where Indonesia is. I thought it was the place in Middle Earth where Hobbits live. Now, thanks to all the news coverage, i finally know that actually, Bintan and Batam are part of Indonesia! My parents will be so thrilled to find out! Maybe the government should hold more hazes like this so that we can learn more about the world around us."

Other Singaporeans were not so sure. "I don't understand what so difficult about putting out a few fires," said university student Matthias Chua, who majors in Bio-engineering, "Can't they, like, just call in more firemen? Or maybe they should erect some giant fans that will blow the smoke somewhere else, like Australia."

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-- Kelvin at eyetoeye :: neogenesis :: blog

Just in case some of you may start critisizing the article, make sure you understand the title first. It's a parody guys, take it lightly and with an informed viewpoint - satires and parodies offer much insight too.