we’ve heard it
all before
the republic of singapore navy
with every new generation comes a new wave of skepticism from those that came before them. the same was said of gen x, then the millenials, and today gen z are no stranger to the dog whistles used to undermine the effort and challenges they face today. but nowhere is that doubt quashed than a career at the navy where limits are pushed, and new purpose is found.
this recruitment campaign is a bold answer to the naysayers we are often expected to respect in a society where fillial piety is not just seen as an expectation, but an entitlement.
these dms took the form of a bingo card, because we asians know that we’ve heard all of these more than once.
pulling out the sleeve reveals responses to each one of these insults from real naval experts who have only heard the same vitriol but rose above the waves to find their purpose.