10 Jan 2024
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In a Kiss92 street survey conducted by The Big Show radio duo Glenn Ong and The Flying Dutchman (FD), it appears that the majority of Singaporean men would indeed give up their wives for Wi-Fi access.
“Wi-Fi”, says the first male participant they interviewed, without missing a beat, while holding hands with his wife of three months. “I hope you make it to six,” quips FD to the couple.
Another participant picked Wi-Fi because a wife is “more expensive”. Oh dear.
This street survey originated from a spirited debate between Glenn Ong and FD during The Big Show earlier this week. The provocative question: Would men choose Wi-Fi over their wives?
As the survey results rolled in, a surprising majority sided with FD’s tongue-in-cheek stance of choosing Wi-Fi.
Since digital engagement and connectivity have surged, Wi-Fi has now become a non-negotiable essential for many. The survey results hint at a revelation – for the modern Singaporean man, uninterrupted digital access may be more appealing than matrimonial bliss.
We asked Mr D Yeo (who declined to give us his full name because his wife also reads HardwareZone), 43, a logistics manager, the same million-byte question to get a sense of what a typical male Singaporean from the heartlands thinks.
“I would definitely pick Wi-Fi over my wife, because at least the internet never nags at me,” says Mr Yeo with a wry smile.
We also asked the HardwareZone team for their opinion. Unsurprisingly, they have requested that their names be withheld for personal security reasons.
Mr VJ says: “I have to pick Wi-Fi because my livelihood depends on it. I also need it to police the EDMW forum in HardwareZone.”
Another, Mr ZC, has a practical reason for choosing Wi-Fi: “How else am I going to upload my coffee-making videos on TikTok?”
If anything, the survey has humorously summarised how much we rely on technology. It makes us wonder if our digital lives are becoming more important than our real-life relationships. As Wi-Fi becomes even more essential, finding a balance between online and offline worlds is crucial.
For the record, Glenn picked his wife: “After two failed marriages, I’ve learned that love triumphs over everything, so I will pick my wife over Wi-Fi.”
It looks like there’s still hope for huManity.
[The solution is simple. Install Wifi on Wife. That way there will be no dilemma. Since this survey was "sponsored" by Singtel, maybe Singtel should have a new product: "Wifey-Wifi". Women are also called "broads" in slang, so "Broadbroadband" for women who are not married, but want to get a man? Internet access can be attractive.]
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