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If at first they don't vaccinate, try Singlish?

Strength of Phua Chu Kang vaccination video, which has drawn views overseas, lies in turning an intimidating topic into something familiar.

Five days after watching the Phua Chu Kang vaccination video, the writer says he still can hear the yellow-booted contractor screeching: “Singaporreee, don’t wait and see! Better get your shot! Steady pom pi pi!” PHOTO: GOV.SG/YOUTUBE
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I don't know about you, but at this point in the pandemic, I feel like I've seen it all.

The Covid-19 story for me jumped the shark a long time ago and I'm certain there is now absolutely nothing further that can happen that would come as a surprise.

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