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They say memes are the currency of today\u2019s digital world, and Singapore has unwittingly been cashing in on that. In recent years, many posts and clips that are of Singaporean origin or feature Singaporeans have made their mark on the global stage online.<\/p>\n
This National Day, we take a look back at the viral moments that\u2019ll make you say, \u201cThis is home truly\u201d.<\/p>\n
In 2024, TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi testified before the US Congress during a session on the dangers children face on social media platforms. The hearing saw Tom Cotton, a senator from Arkansas, repeatedly asking Chew about the latter\u2019s citizenship, even asking if he was a member of the Chinese Communist Party.<\/p>\n
Chew, a Singaporean, kept emphasising his citizenship, leading to the now-famous declaration: \u201cSenator, I\u2019m Singaporean.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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