A 36-year-old expatriate has successfully confused a standard cross-platform stare-down for a burgeoning Netflix original series.

The "romantic," who weirdly insisted on describing his "Italian leather shoes" and briefcase to the media, claims the three-second interaction at Dhoby Ghaut was "escalator magic."

In reality, the woman was likely contemplating her life choices while trapped in a carriage with a man who looked like he was about to pitch a multi-level marketing scheme.

"Wah lau, I just want to go home and sleep only," said a lady matching the description.

"This guy stare at me like I owe him money, then start waving like siao lang. I was praying the train move faster, so creepy sia!"

Experts confirm cinematic moments in Singapore usually involve getting hit by a PMD, not true love.