In the recent manhunt episode of Mas Selamat, telcos have also joined in the hunting race, sending pictures of Mas Selamat via MMS. It seems people are trying their best using every means to alert public on this recent spade.
Just like in TVs and movies, the conventional
'Wanted Man' pictures of the escaped detainee, are being splashed all around the island. At bustops, MRT stations, bus terminals and just everywhere, to catch the public eye and hoping someone will alert the police.
The boring pictures from the police.
By staring at those boring
'Wanted' posters, do you think people will take notice? How long will we remember about Mas Selamat? 1 week? 2 weeks? Maybe 1 month the most. Then after that, we will go back doing our normal routines.
Singapore is always talking about being
hip and creative. A place where people should think out of the box. So, why didn't the police take the initiative to be more outstanding and creative when spreading public awareness besides giving blunt and boring message to the public?
Browsing thru blogs, I could find some talented citizens who interestingly developed their own
"Wanted" posters of Mas Selamat. Creatively designed, they are quite an eye-catcher to the public. It does look cute and funny but on the other hand, these are more the kind that will stick in people's mind for sometimes.
These are just some that I found. I believe there are still more interesting ones out there.
Too many academicaly inclined people in the government will result in too many boring protocols. We need creative ones!
ps: By now, the limping man, Mas Selamat must be saying "Catch me if you can!"
