‘The Jungle Book’: How well can you survive the urban jungle?
‘The Jungle Book’: How well can you survive the urban jungle?
We might all live in a concrete jungle, but like the different animals of ‘The Jungle Book’, we all have different methods of survival. Take our quiz and find out which character you are, and your place in the food chain.
We might all live in a concrete jungle, but like the different animals of ‘The Jungle Book’, we all have different methods of survival. Take our quiz and find out which character you are, and your place in the food chain.
What do you do on a crowded subway train?
What languages do you speak?
How often do you escape the urban jungle?
It is lunch time. The kopitiam is filling up. Time is ticking. What do you do?
How do you feel after an exam?
Your definition of success in Singapore is…
When it’s the haze season, you…
In the taxi, you’re likely to…
You go to the Great Singapore Sale because…
Shere Khan (Tiger)
Shere Khan (Tiger)
Why so angry? You don’t like the Singaporean urban jungle. You really don’t. While perhaps not as extreme as Shere Khan, the tiger determined to take revenge on Man, you do make it obvious that you are not a fan of your environment. Chances are, you have responded by becoming something of a pai kia (troublemaker). As long as you’re not the type that breaks the law, your tough exterior does help you survive this equally tough world. But scaring off potential allies might not be a very sustainable strategy, don’t you think?
Bagheera (Panther)
Bagheera (Panther)
Please, your survival is not even a question. When people want to survive the urban jungle, they go to you! Like Bagheera, the panther who protects and mentors Mowgli, you are the ultimate abang (big brother). You know how to navigate people. You know how to navigate the streets (you’ve probably memorised the entire MRT map). And you are more than happy to help others find their footing. Whether it’s a friend needing some life advice, or a random stranger asking for directions, that’s you to the rescue. Bless your good Samaritan heart.
Kaa (Snake)
Kaa (Snake)
Ssssssneaky, sssssly, and sssssexily so, you tend to get what you want in this competitive urban jungle. And you know exactly why; you have some powerful, um, assets. Like the deadly snake Kaa, you are much more than a chiobu (pretty girl) or the male equivalent; you are strategic with your charm and words, and when you want something, it tends to float into your hands (Partly because you don’t actually use your hands to get stuff done very often). But be warned; Singapore is very diverse, and there’s bound to be some unique breeds that are immune to your charms. Consider a back-up strategy.
King Louie (Ape)
King Louie (Ape)
Well, hello, Ah Meng! Very much like ‘The Jungle Book’s’ King Louie (originally an orang-utan in the 1967 film), you are all about influence and power. All those years of living in Singapore’s high-rise landscape has trained you to climb the food chain, and you have gotten pretty far up. Not that you let anyone know, but you occasionally dream of becoming the PM (or an MP, at least). You have the urban jungle in the palm of your hand, and trust us when we say that you’re probably doing just fine as you are. (We know you’re secretly craving more.)
Baloo (Bear)
Baloo (Bear)
You don’t know what kiasu is. Okay, you probably do, but you don’t care. And that is precisely how you survive the urban jungle! In an environment as dense and diverse as Singapore, you have somehow managed to set yourself apart. Like Baloo the bohemian bear, you are totally chill. While you might not fare so well in the rat race, it looks like you intend to stay out of it anyway.
Kudos to you for managing to keep your head on (even if others don’t think it’s on the right way)!
Mowgli (Human)
Mowgli (Human)
Let’s admit it; you don’t really understand the urban jungle around you. But you certainly know how to be a part of it! Just like the wild child Mowgli, who adapts to life in the jungle, you are able to transform into a full-fledged Singaporean – kiasu, fluent in Singlish, and able to chope seats with an Olympic athlete’s speed – when the situation demands it. You do rely on others for guidance along the way, but hey, there’s nothing wrong with that. The trick is to keep growing!