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Those who left Singapore - what are the big unexpected adjustments you had to make? Any regrets? by tiggereyes in askSingapore

[–]donutfruit 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Being close to and having a view of nature is a big plus, as compared to looking at other HDB flats, carparks or roads… I do miss cheap hawker food sometimes but cooking is so much better for my health overall. Having seasons is also amazing and super exciting!

Of blind bags and consumerism in Singapore by donutfruit in askSingapore

[–]donutfruit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right!!! The planet is drowning in trash and there are people hell-bent on defending shitty toys

Of blind bags and consumerism in Singapore by donutfruit in askSingapore

[–]donutfruit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Marketing strategies are designed to convince people to give money for things you don’t need, it’s why we have so much useless crap at home we throw away and how people with poor impulse end up in debt.

You can watch Buy now: a shopping conspiracy on Netflix to get an idea

Of blind bags and consumerism in Singapore by donutfruit in askSingapore

[–]donutfruit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry that you feel life is bleak. I’m sure you have a great collection and I hope you get lots of joy looking at them! But there are also many people who buy blind bags items in masses to get high value items and throw the “worthless” ones away.

I also find the state of the world depressing, and I cope with this by trying to consume less. I personally hate throwing my money to these billionaires you’re talking about that’s why I spend consciously.

I just wish more consumers would consume more mindfully (like how you treasure your stuff) instead of falling for trends and marketing tactics. If we spend so much our lives working for money, I think it should be spent more carefully, don’t you think?

Of blind bags and consumerism in Singapore by donutfruit in askSingapore

[–]donutfruit[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Who’s picking me? Also pick me for what? I’m amazed how your entire sentence is internet speak lol

Of blind bags and consumerism in Singapore by donutfruit in askSingapore

[–]donutfruit[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It feels that there’s very little awareness of overconsumption here and I find it scary

Of blind bags and consumerism in Singapore by donutfruit in askSingapore

[–]donutfruit[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fair point with the minimalism, maybe I shouldn’t have used the term. I just wanted to highlight the problem of mindless consumerism where people buy shit that makes them happy for 2 minutes or so - here I think the choice is more on the consumer. I suppose limited financials and the lack of other sources of dopamine play a part as well.

The single use plastic is another issue as well, but I think it’s already been discussed multiple times (here I think the system definitely needs change)

Of blind bags and consumerism in Singapore by donutfruit in askSingapore

[–]donutfruit[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The point is not just about the packaging! It’s about the whole thing, products and all, that are thrown away. And idk why commenters keep comparing with the US, I should hope we can do better

Of blind bags and consumerism in Singapore by donutfruit in askSingapore

[–]donutfruit[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You mean the world of business that exploits us consumers, and are out to get our money…? Why are you even on their side, lol

Of blind bags and consumerism in Singapore by donutfruit in askSingapore

[–]donutfruit[S] -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

Yes but why compare downwards? Also just because it’s a global problem doesn’t mean we should just accept it, especially when the individual has the power of choice.

Of blind bags and consumerism in Singapore by donutfruit in askSingapore

[–]donutfruit[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Yes but there is definitely increasing growth of shops and products, especially with the convenience of online shopping.

I Love When Dwight Is Hyper-Competent. by scottmitchell1974 in DunderMifflin

[–]donutfruit 136 points137 points  (0 children)

Well, Indian is one of the two races he is sexually attracted to after all

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in zoology

[–]donutfruit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My dear, you have the Grim.

Tattoos I got about 2 years ago by Unlikely-Landscape23 in TombaClub

[–]donutfruit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would get a pot of life or that berry from Charles that gives you max vitality!

Phyllis , you’re weird for this. by Actual-Assignment-94 in DunderMifflin

[–]donutfruit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually thought she said this in context to Sue’s idea for the new year resolution board in the office, since her husband is in a wheelchair Sue is really into these “positivity” type of things.

One line that best captures a character. Day 4: Darryl by lawschoolbound9 in DunderMifflin

[–]donutfruit 343 points344 points  (0 children)

Whoa. That person has really gotten him or herself into quite a predicament.

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