This is the Illusionist in which I, Helen Zaltzman, break the glass to use the emergency language.
Previously on the Allusionist.
Bibek Gurung talked about growing up in Singapore speaking Singlish with his family and his peers while teachers and the government of Singapore tried to suppress the language.
There was so much to say about Singlish that we're returning to it this episode.
Just before we get into it, I wanted to remind you of the excellent times you can have if you become a member of the Illusaverse.
Not only are you helping fund the making of this show, you get behind the scenes information about the making of this show.
Usually a glimpse into me at my most berserk.
Plus regular relaxing livestreams with me and my dictionaries.
Plus you get the company of your fellows in the Illusaverse Discord community where, among other things like sharing knitting advice and book recommendations on how to cook baguettes, we watch things together like the current British and Canadian seasons of Bake off and Taskmaster featuring my brother Andy.
And on the agenda, we've got the film what we do in the Shadows.
We are deep into our merchandise season with the Bostonians, Howards End and Mississippi Masala.
Still to come then, mid November, we are going to be watching the BBC miniseries of Pride and Prejudice.
Yes, the one with the wet shirt scene that was deleted from the book.
And then when the Winterfall season hits, we'll be watching the film Carol together.
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