Meet the Gurkhas. The fearsome warrior people who're renowned throughout the world for their courage and strength.
These were the same guys who kicked the shit out of British East India Company's ass in 1814 when the latter tried invading their kingdom.
The British were quick to learn their lesson by immediately signing a peace treaty. This was how the Gurkhas were employed by the British to control their vast territories.
Known for carrying the iconic but lethal curved kukri knife, the Gurkhas live and die by this motto: "It is better to die than be a coward".
Yeah, they're not to be messed with which is why many countries still employ their services. One of them is Singapore.
Oh, by the way if you thought the male Gurkhas are badass, wait till you read about how this female lass schooled this Singaporean politician.
Alright, so recently Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong stated that the Southeast Asian island-state can no longer outsource its security and defence to others.
Singapore People’s Party (SPP) politician and lawyer, Jeannette Chong-Aruldoss thought it would be a smart thing to question why the Gurkhas were employed.
She was obviously questioning Lee's stance and if the Gurkhas would be affected. A very clever political banter. Or so she thought.
Following string of criticisms from Singaporeans who wondered if Jeannette was questioning the competence of this warrior race - which is considered very insulting.
The lawmaker then clarifies in a subsequent post.
TL;DR: Jeannette explains that she was not questioning their competence, rather their nationality. In other words, the Gurkhas are not Singaporeans.
Now, if you've met a Gurkha or have heard about them, they're the most loyal people around. Which is why they were employed to safeguard two of the world's dictators who met in Singapore.
Yes, Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un are alive because Singapore had employed the services of the Gurkhas to safeguard their lives during their infamous summit in June last year.
Now this politician comes around and says the Gurkhas living in Singapore are non-citizens? This is when this young Gurkha lass by the name of Samoona Pun decides to brandish a virtual kukri knife in the comments section.
Never mess with the Gurkhas. Be they male or female. Do NOT fuck around with them. On the bright side, they've got good sense of humor.
Cover image sourced from Reuters.
