'Singapore and Malaysia' Youtube spoof by American brothers goes viral
"Char Kway Tew, anyone?"
Los Angeles based Youtubers Fung Brothers have come up with a tongue-in-cheek "Guide to Singapore and Malaysia" music video that is quickly going viral, with over 200,000 hits in six days.
The two-part video, filmed in collaboration with local foodstuff company Ayam Brand, features classic (albeit mangled) Singlish phrases like "Wah Lau" and "Kiasu" and instructs learners on the art of using "lah" to end their sentences.
The first focuses on talking about Singapore's "fine" culture and ban on chewing gum, while the second is filmed in a kitchen and centers on the brothers' love for chicken curry (made from Ayam Brand products, of course).
Throw in a few sexy "actresses" dancing K-pop style, a catchy pop tune, droolworthy bowls of rendang and curry as well as a particularly prickly durian, and the Fung Brothers appear to have created a mix that has gotten viewers laughing and tuning in.
"Been Around the World / Don't speak the language / It's either Singlish or Manglish / All I need to understand is / When you / Cook Curry for me" is an example of the lyrics in the video, set to the tune of Jason DeRulo's hit pop song "Talk Dirty".
Responses to the video were mainly positive.
Youtube user Umeandhara was full of praise for the video - "Whao (sic) an awesome song about Singapore and Malaysia but not done by either a Singaporean or Malaysian! Haha saying hello all the way from Singapore."
User Eyeswideshutzxc was also tickled - "Walao! So kiasu man! Hahaha that was awesome," she posted.
Of course, there were the usual territorial claims to the spread of food introduced in the show, with users from Indonesia insisting that the rendang featured was an invention of their home country.
Others picked on the Fung Brothers' mispronounciation of fried noodle dish Char Kway Teow.
"Char Kway Teow. Tee-Oww. Not tew. Teow," posted User Inscid.
The Fung Brothers have over 300,000 subscribers on Youtube and have gained a large following for their hilarious takes on Asian culture all over the world - from Korean BBQ habits to how to properly consume Indonesian instant noodles and the cringeworthy things Asian parents say.
What do you think? Funny, or not?