The various Englishes of Singapore

I know that I've gone on ad-infinitum frequently about the use of English in Singapore. But only now have I found a humourous clip that best illustrates what I've been trying to convey.

This clip comes from the Talking Cock in Parliament event, which is an evening where local celebrities come onstage in the old Parliament chambers (which has been transformed into a performing arts venue) to deliver speeches in the style of how our government does its business. It's a rather daring venture and is perhaps another sign of the increasing liberalness of the country.

In this clip, Ruby Pan, a trainee teacher, takes on the various forms of English spoken in Singapore in voices that all too familiar - the American accented radio DJ, the crisply enunciated, British-sounding newscaster, a local teenager speaking in the vernacular, and a Filipino migrant worker. She's actually very good and drew the most laughs at the event.

We haven't decide yet if this clip makes us homesick or not... :)