Mediacorp has officially declared psychological warfare on the nation by unveiling its 2026 festive programming line-up.

Leading the charge is a variety special featuring the same five celebrities who have been legally required to appear on every local broadcast since the late Stone Age.

The theme is “Homecoming,” which is industry code for a scriptwriter recycling a plot about a rebellious influencer who finally eats a home-cooked meal and cries in 4K resolution.

“Aiya, every year also the same singing and dancing, same people some more,” noted one local auntie.

“I rather watch my washing machine spin than see another TikTok microdrama, please lah.”

With digital "exclusives" designed to confuse the elderly and annoy the young, Mediacorp ensures no Singaporean home remains safe from state-sponsored merriment.