The economy must be on a good track again, says STOMPer zizou_83, who saw these models hired to smile and surf the internet on Orchard road in a SingTel campaign on Saturday.

If SingTel can afford to spend on such marketing techniques, it must mean that the economy is picking up again, he says.

The models were seen on Orchard Road, posing for pictures and surfing the internet while doing leisurely activities like shopping, singing and even sun-tanning.

Amused by the creative ideas in this campaign, STOMPer zizou_83 says in an email:

“I was in Orchard over the weekend when my girlfriend and I came across this display by SingTel.

“It had people surfing the internet on the streets.

“It was quite a curious sight because each of them was doing something different.

“There was even one girl tanning on the streets!

“Funnily enough we both laughed at how this must be a sign that the economy is finally recovering.

“I mean think about it, these people are getting paid to just sit there surf the internet and smile when people like me take their photos.

“Not only must it be the easiest job in the world, but I guess that means companies are spending again.

“I believe you can always tell a lot of how the economy is by the way companies are marketing their products. Just wish someone could tell me where I can apply for such a position!

“We both agreed though, it was something different and seemed to draw quite a few curious looks.

“It was a nice point of conversation on a somewhat uninteresting afternoon.”