7-7-2024 (SINGAPORE) In a delightfully unexpected turn of events, a British tourist’s TikTok video has gone viral, captivating Singaporeans with his flattering observation that “everyone in Singapore looks like models.” The tourist, known only as Dom, found himself utterly enamored by the impeccable appearances of the city-state’s residents during his recent visit, prompting a wave of amusement and self-deprecating humor across social media.
The video, aptly titled “Singaporeans are models,” depicts Dom strolling through the bustling streets of downtown Singapore, his gaze evidently transfixed by the well-groomed citizens around him. With a touch of bewilderment in his voice, he exclaims, “So what nobody told me before I came to Singapore was that this city is ‘Model Central’.”
Elaborating on his astonishment, Dom declared his “unreal” observation that every individual he encountered seemed to possess the poise and good looks typically associated with professional models. His incredulity reached its peak as he playfully inquired whether a single modeling agency was responsible for supplying the entire nation with its remarkably attractive population.
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Despite Dom’s TikTok account boasting a modest following of just 350 users, his candid and complimentary remarks struck a chord with Singaporeans, propelling the video to viral status with over 250,000 views at the time of writing. The clip’s unexpected popularity sparked a torrent of reactions, with netizens expressing a mix of disbelief, amusement, and self-deprecating humor.
Many users took to the comments section to playfully question whether they were indeed residing in the same Singapore as Dom, unable to reconcile his glowing appraisal with their own perceptions of the local population. One netizen couldn’t resist cracking the inevitable pun, quipping that they were merely “model citizens” adhering to the nation’s renowned standards of graciousness and rule-following.
Others seized the opportunity to bestow tongue-in-cheek accolades upon their fellow Singaporeans, nominating various individuals or groups as the embodiment of the “model” label bestowed by the unsuspecting British tourist. From public figures to everyday citizens, no one was spared from the good-natured ribbing that ensued.
Amidst the hilarity, however, a sense of pride and appreciation for Dom’s unexpected compliment seemed to permeate the discourse. Singaporeans, known for their modesty and humility, found themselves basking in the glow of the tourist’s admiration, even if it was delivered with a touch of hyperbole.
