31/10/2014

The Sun poked fun of Singapore President

S'poreans upset over 'joke' in British newspaper article about President Tony Tan

The Sun poked fun of President Tony Tan's height difference with Prince William, in a photo that showed all four individuals.

Speech bubbles had been added above both their heads. Prince William's one said, "Hello, I'm his Royal Highness," while the one above the President said, "… and I'm the Prime Miniature".

It was also written at the bottom of the photo, "Actually he's the president but that wouldn't have made a funny headline".

Asiaone: Singaporeans found the photo be an insult and many said that they did not find the supposed joke funny

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