Lets do the Merlion

In the desperate search for things Uniquely Singaporean, here's yet another entry; the Merlion38 musical instrument. There's even different versions to choose from on the inventor's website that represent different values, all for the bargain price of S$88 each. From the CNA clip it sounds like a recorder being strangled, but patriots should ask why the instruments of other countries look like actual musical instruments, rather than cheap-looking tourist souvenirs? Look at Down Under. The have the Didgeridoo, and it doesn't bloody look like Ayers Rock or the Sydney Opera House does it? Nor do bagpipes resemble Ben Nevis or the Loch Ness monster, even if they do sound like the latter.