Yah Lah But

The racial tensions in the US have made COVID19 feel like years ago. What happened to George Floyd was horrible, but how do we wrap our heads around the protests in the US all the way from Singapore? Elsewhere, the SAF announces the SS Card, but is it the best way to train “our leaders of tomorrow”? Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the things we refer to in the podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Zouk Online Party Stream (video recording of Terence's party is gone, so here's the list of upcoming parties) Zouk Digital's Schedule Lenny Kravitz crashes the VOP Choir in New Orleans for "Fly Away” https://youtu.be/SBgZNINN6MU Peace!

A video of Amy Cooper’s “racist” interaction with Christian Cooper was uploaded online, and within 48hrs she lost her job and her dog. What she did was indefensible, but did she deserve her punishment? Over in SG, Jade Rasif calls out GoodyFeed, a local website, for apparently twisting a genuine issue she raised into an accusation towards her as the cause. Did she have a point? Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the things we refer to in the podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Terrace House: The Japanese Reality Show Disrupting TV https://youtu.be/jzI3c-W_T1Y Photographer offers free service to hawkers and F&B outlets https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/photographer-free-photos-hawkers-food-business-12756512 Peace!

NY Times published an op-ed by an American journalist based here, who shared her thoughts on SG amidst COVID19. But people were pissed off. Why? Elsewhere, the Govt announced that 1.2m funpacks will be given out for NDP this year, and 70,000+ ppl signed a petition to opt out. Are they overreacting? Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the things we refer to in the podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Terence: Ring of Fury (1973) [FULL MOVIE] https://youtu.be/y8QOPmIk8tQ Haresh: Marc Rebillet on h3h3 Podcast (will update the link once it's recorded) https://twitter.com/theh3podcast/status/1263638285307408384 Rishi B: NLB's Libby App https://mobileapp.nlb.gov.sg/get-started-with/nlb-mobile/ Peace!

On 19 May, we finally got some idea of how the CB is going to end. But it’s gonna be a LONG process, and a lot of people are unhappy. Why? Bad policy or bad comms or bad keyboard warriors? Elsewhere, Netflix’s documentary on Michael Jordan has gotten rave reviews. But was it just one BIG FAT LIE? Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the things we refer to in the podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Singaporean developer working on Diablo-like game inspired by SEA folklore, including Pontianaks https://www.asiaone.com/digital/singaporean-developer-working-diablo-game-inspired-sea-folklore-including-pontianaks The Midnight Gospel - Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kQWAqjFJS0 Peace!

This past week, CNA misquoted 4 influencers they interviewed and Lianhe Zaobao fabricated a story about an NTU student who contracted Covid19. Both caused unnecessary confusion and Internet hate. Is it all just because of the need for CLICKBAIT? Elsewhere, Parliament has been turning down more and more queries about live-streaming their sessions. But could that be a good idea? Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the things we refer to in the podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Nate Bower Boxing Home Workouts on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/NateBowerFitness Pablo Rochat, the Instagram genius https://www.instagram.com/pablo.rochat/ Peace!

Every day seems different, but the news somehow feels the same. Another potential “sovereign” citizen, similar numbers of cases in worker dorms, and ridiculous politics in Malaysia. What’s new? So we decide to look into our souls and share some epiphanies we’ve had since the Circuit Breaker began. Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the things we refer to in the podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! The real Lord of the Flies: what happened when six boys were shipwrecked for 15 months https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/may/09/the-real-lord-of-the-flies-what-happened-when-six-boys-were-shipwrecked-for-15-months UFC 249 delivers a welcome distraction from pandemic-afflicted world https://sports.yahoo.com/ufc-249-delivers-a-welcome-distraction-from-pandemic-afflicted-world-072822697.html Peace!

The “sovereign” lady set the internet on fire the past week, but what exactly is the whole sovereign movement about (it’s actually fascinating AF)? We also talk about the reopening of professional sports, and whether athletes have the right to complain or whether they should just “suck it up”. Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Dean Schneider - The Lion Man https://www.instagram.com/dean.schneider/ "The Last Dance" - 10-part MJ Documentary on Netflix https://youtu.be/N9Z9JtNcCWY Peace!

Celebrity Ateeqah Mazlan incurred the wrath of the Malay community and soon the Internet after she “caused” home-based businesses to be banned from operating. But did she really do anything wrong? In the spirit of online vigilantism, is the SG Covidiots FB group actually helpful or does it just lead to bullying? Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! CoronaVillains comics by A Good Citizen https://www.facebook.com/AGoodCitizen/posts/3048482595211144 "The Changing World Order" by Ray Dalio https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/changing-world-order-ray-dalio-1f/ Peace!

The Straits Times published 2 articles that were accused of racial stereotyping - one about home-based learning and another about domestic workers. But were the accusers just “too sensitive”? And was the govt-initiated singing of “HOME” useful or was it just something to make the participants feel shiok? Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! SMSBand's Better Rendition of "HOME" https://www.facebook.com/smsbandsg/videos/875928239591773/ Mamba Mentality - Kobe Bryant https://youtu.be/4gi9y3sTrXE Peace!

We try to wrap our heads around the Circuit Breaker extension. Elsewhere, a collab between Gov.sg and local comic outfit Band of Doodlers (BoD) to create SG superheroes got worldwide backlash. But was it fair? EDIT: News broke AFTER we recorded this that some of the superhero characters may have been plagiarised by the founder of BoD. So we couldn’t cover it, but for the latest on this developing story check out our subreddit. Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Marc Rebillet, the musical-comedy genius https://www.facebook.com/marcrebillet/videos/593223701281295/ The Platform | Main Trailer | Netflix https://youtu.be/RlfooqeZcdY Peace!

Restaurant owners are lobbying the big food delivery apps to lower commission fees, with some netizens pushing for a boycott. But is that fair? Earlier this week, the govt also made wearing masks mandatory, except during “strenuous exercise” like brisk walking. Good idea or a loophole people will exploit? Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Terence's love Fu Ming Cooked Food hawker stall https://danielfooddiary.com/2019/09/12/fumingcookedfood/ INSIDE, iPhone game Haresh loves https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/15/16780388/inside-playdead-iphone-ios-apple-tv Peace!

More COVID19 cases are popping up in migrant workers dorms. But some Singaporeans think the workers are to blame for not keeping their living quarters clean. Fair? Elsewhere, 2 doctors tarnished the name of frontline workers everywhere by taking "sexual advantage" of their patients. Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Andrea Bocelli: Music For Hope - Live From Duomo di Milano https://youtu.be/huTUOek4LgU Joe Rogan's post about Tom Green's living room studio back in 2007 https://www.instagram.com/p/B-6EGZsljB5/ Peace!

We really wanted to talk about the news, but what can we say that hasn’t already been said (by us). So we figured that we’d share some of the things that have kept us sane through the circuit breaker or made us want to punch ourselves in the face. Or both. Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Well, we have 10 this week. So check out the SubReddit for the links :) #StayTheFuckAtHome

The weekend before our country went into “circuit breaker” mode to contain Covid19, many Singaporeans decided that it was their last chance to SHOP. The queues were insane, and the internet was pissed. But why would people do that? And are they wrong if they did? Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Lara Croft Go https://square-enix-games.com/en_GB/games/lara-croft-go Redhill Food Centre https://danielfooddiary.com/2019/04/04/redhillfoodcentre

The French think pastry shops are "essential services", while the USA thinks gun shops are. Is there a right answer? In other news, domestic abuse cases increase worldwide as more people stay at home. Fortunately, a M’sian Ministry advised women (via ridiculous infographics) to “speak like Doraemon” to avoid tension with their husbands. WTF. Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Artists cope with loss of jobs by holding online concerts, setting up fund https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/coronavirus-artists-cope-with-loss-of-jobs-by-holding-online-concerts-setting-up-fund Some Good News with John Krasinski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5pgG1M_h_U

Clubs and clubbers held 'farewell' parties ahead of stricter Covid-19 measures and got slammed by the public (and a Minister and at least 1 doctor). So should people socialize at all if Singapore isn’t in lockdown? And can business be blamed for wanting to squeeze out some revenue? Amidst the current pandemic, the world also needs to brace itself for a condom shortage ‘cos of manufacturing plants closing down. Especially in Malaysia, who produce 1 out of every 5 condoms in the world. Whaaaaaaaaat. Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Drawful 2, the epic game https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2020/03/28/drawful-2-free-download-links-xbox-steam-mac-epic-zoom-streaming-guide/ The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*CK https://markmanson.net/books/subtle-art

The New York Times wrote about civil rights plummeting worldwide as govts mine info to curb Covid-19. But does privacy even matter now? And Malaysia’s world-infamous Bomoh (a traditional shaman / mystic healer) is back with his shenanigans. But could there be something positive about it? Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/ Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! lo-fi LHL beats to keep calm/fight covid-19 to https://youtu.be/1FbCtAhXx6I If Covid-19 was an anime (by Bro, don't like that la, bro) https://www.facebook.com/dontlikethatbro/posts/2981184261904470

Melissa Chen, a SG-born activist in the US famous for helping Amos Yee get asylum, faced backlash this week for using a picture of a local wet market in an article about Chinese wet markets. Why? In another picture that pissed off a bunch of people, a parody Facebook page called “NUS Atheist Society” posted a pic of a Quran next to a Bible with the caption “For use during toilet paper shortages". And now they’re being investigated by the police. But is that fair? Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! JoJo Rabbit - Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL4McUzXfFI Kingdom Season 2 - Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlmkL65a6QI

Malaysia going into lockdown is the latest development in a week that saw Covid-19 become the most global event in recent times (besides the World Cup or the Olympics). So...toilet paper? Self-quarantine? Social distancing? And what the hell is herd immunity? We talk through all these along with our own thoughts and worries, so hopefully it’ll be as cathartic for you as it was for us. ‘Cos sometimes you just gotta vent, right? So enjoy! Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Put Your PC To Work Fighting Against Coronavirus https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2020/03/16/the-graphics-card-in-your-pc-can-help-fight-coronavirus/#336752f21704 Behind-the-scenes video showing the frontline efforts of hospital staff treating Covid-19 patients https://www.instagram.com/tv/B9yl-AwHSvN/?igshid=yugs7adjhzyi

Jonathan Mok, an SG student in London, went viral around the world after he posted images of his punched-up eye after being jumped by a group of strangers in a coronavirus-related racist attack. And his is just one of many hate-attacks around the world. WTF is up with attacks like this? 'Cos they suck big time. On the flip side, everyone has seen at least one Covid-19 meme. With serious incidents happening daily, is it too soon to poke fun at the disease? Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! You can now own bigger dogs that fall under this criteria in your HDB flat https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/you-can-now-own-bigger-dogs-fall-under-criteria-your-hdb-flat Ryan Gosling Won't Give Me A Soundcheck (Kevin James' YouTube Channel) https://youtu.be/y_SroVkXWew I TURN AIRPODS into 18K AIRGOLDS (Pablo Cimadevila's YouTube Channel) https://youtu.be/Kgle4vt3OuI

Step aside Coronavirus, Malaysia has bigger shit to deal with - their government. What a week it’s been for our neighbours and we TRY to understand and explain what happened. But we can only not talk about the virus for so long, so we share our totally non-expert thoughts on how it’s impacted our lives and what the future looks like for Covid-19, the asshole. Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Narcos: Mexico Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix https://youtu.be/AGv_F9hpQ-w S’porean couple duped S$723 for fake Liverpool match tickets, club supporters crowdfund money for real ones https://mothership.sg/2020/02/fake-liverpool-tickets/

A 25-min audio clip of Minister Chan Chun Sing spewing Singlish and scolding the “idiotic” hoarders of Singapore leaked online. Some people loved it, some didn’t. But did he go too far? Or is he “the Ah Beng” we deserve? Elsewhere, XiaXue ripped into the media for glorifying obesity. Does she have a point or is the Queen of Controversy at it again? Joining us is the ever-eloquent Munah Bagharib, who is also one of the stars of our recent TV show “She’s a Terrorist and I Love Her”. Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Munah: Lost Cinema 20/20 by Brian Gothong Tan https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/lost0420 Terence: "She's a Terrorist and I Love her" appearing on LCD screens around Singapore https://www.instagram.com/ministryoffunny (check out our Instastory archives) Haresh: Larry Tesler - Computer scientist behind cut, copy and paste dies aged 74 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51567695

"She loves parrots" was one of the reasons given by friends of the Chinese bride. Weird reason aside, is this yet another case of "cultural appropriation" or are netizens being "too sensitive" again? We dive into this with the husky-voiced Noah Yap, one of the stars of our recent TV show. Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Terence: Eminem's performance during the recent Oscars https://globalnews.ca/news/6547635/eminem-lose-yourself-oscars-2020/ Haresh: Bong Jung-Ho kicks ass at the Oscars with his film Parasite https://variety.com/2020/film/news/parasite-bong-joon-ho-neon-oscars-1203504348/ Noah: Noah's accident in Japan that he has recovered well from https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zentertainment/celebs/story20200211-1027948 (in Chinese tho)

Come April 2020, ALL motorised PMDs will be banned from footpaths (even hoverboards *gasp*) and users might even need to take theory tests! But are people as triggered or have we all moved on from anything PMD-related? On the other side of the world, Shakira and J Lo rocked the Superbowl Halftime show but people questioned the need for all the gyrating, crotch-grabbing, pole dancing and grinding (of people). We share our thoughts along with those of Caitanya Tan, our guest for this week (she’s also the co-star of our TV series so show some love). Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Terence: 'The kampung spirit is still alive': Punggol residents step up amid coronavirus outbreak https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/wuhan-coronavirus-singapore-virus-punggol-kampung-spirit-12397614 Haresh: 'HUMANS OF NEW YORK' 11-PART INSTAGRAM SERIES ABOUT CHERYL AND BOBBY LOVE CAPTIVATES THE INTERNET https://www.newsweek.com/humans-new-york-bobby-cheryl-love-fans-captivated-1486069 Caitanya: Her 31 days of being Vegan in January https://andotheradventures.com/

On 1 Feb, Singapore became yet another country that imposed travel restrictions because of the Corona virus BUT became the FIRST in the world to ban anyone with a Chinese passport. But is it a xenophobic policy? In other news, the Singapore Sports School soccer team beat Assumption Pathway 32-0 in a B Division match, and the internet was divided. But are we? Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Dinosaurs in Love https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-02/dinosaurs-in-love-hit-song-by-4yo-draws-on-human-emotions/11918768 Roger Federer earns respect for never quitting https://sports.yahoo.com/analysis-roger-federer-earns-respect-never-quitting-174556767--ten.html

Do we really need to be that scared of the Wuhan Coronavirus? And is eating wild animals that wrong? In other China-related news, Facebook incorrectly translated a Facebook post by Aung San Suu Kyi and ended up referring to China’s President Xi “faeces hole buttocks” or “Mr Shithole” or both. Coincidental mistake or brilliance passive aggression? Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! The Crown (Season 3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLXYfgpqb8A James Blunt - Monsters [Official Video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTFbGcnl0po

We thought our podcast series on SS was done and dusted when Sukki Singapora popped up suddenly in Singapore! We chatted not just about the show but also about the art of burlesque, in much greater detail than was ever covered in the show. Like the first time she performed in public in Singapore during SG50. If you enjoyed this, check out our chats with Vinny and Paul at the links below! Vinny Sharp https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TgcFdpBxxRnSrkByKwuiL Paul Foster https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zEaCF00WApgljFlz40roY Nicole Ong https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hOdLcBEvl1L4UdjTmeuw3

So much has been said about the bushfires in Australia, but why is it still so easy to not give a damn? Should we even though? And a YouTuber made a video dissing SIA crew and got more than 100,000 views. And some people were triggered. What happens next??? Click here to HELP the bushfires (Thanks Thor) - https://lnk.bio/fightthebushfires Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! "Telling Lies" - the game that Terence is in love with http://www.tellingliesgame.com/ Norsemen, the Norwegian comedy about Vikings. Here's a trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hk_rdfSCS0

What better way to start 2020 than talking about Mother Earth and if Singapore can ever ban single-use plastics like our neighbours Thailand just did? Elsewhere, an ex-NTU student uses her intellectual assets to scam her friends into paying for an upgrade to her...other “assets”. But is there more to the case? Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! "2020" Balloon mistaken for S.O.S signal https://www.worldofbuzz.com/man-mistakes-neighbours-2020-decor-as-an-sos-signal-calls-the-police-for-help/ "Gamechangers" Debate on Joe Rogan https://www.biolayne.com/articles/research/the-game-changers-debate-james-wilks-vs-chris-kresser-on-the-joe-rogan-experience/

The next half of us talking about big shit that happened during the year, based on your searches online (we know everything). Also, WE’VE GOT ANOTHER GIVEAWAY. So listen up. And since this is the last podcast of the year for us, we just wanna say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has listened in. We're so psyched at the response we've got, and we wanna kick more ass in 2020. And it'd be great if you join us then too. Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! 2019 y'all. It was a shiok year.

We review the biggest things that happened this year, according to what we searched for online. Publicly AND privately. Also, our FIRST ever giveaway. But you gotta listen for the goodies. Part 1 of 2 so listen up for next week’s episode. Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Terence's love for "Legend of Zelda: Breathe of the Wild" https://www.zelda.com/breath-of-the-wild/ Haresh's love for Singapore's weather. If only there was a URL to access it.

In the third of our series getting “Singapore Social”-ed, we chat with Nicole Ong. As the only one of the cast who wasn’t already dipping her toes in the media scene, she offered a very different perspective on the show. And she also talked about THAT cousin. It was a fun convo, especially ‘cos she doesn’t talk as much as Vinny Sharp. Then again, no one does (muackz Vinny!). If you enjoyed this, check out our chats with Vinny and Paul at the links below! Vinny Sharp https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TgcFdpBxxRnSrkByKwuiL Paul Foster https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zEaCF00WApgljFlz40roY

In the second of our series diving into Netflix’s “Singapore Social”, we chat with Paul Foster, who we’ve verified to be as nice in person as he appears to be in the show. Admittedly, this was the first time we met him face to face, but things still flowed as smoothly as a good Teh Tarik, and we get some insider info on the show. If you enjoyed this, check out our other chats with Vinny and Nicole from Singapore Social! Vinny Sharp https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TgcFdpBxxRnSrkByKwuiL Nicole Ong https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hOdLcBEvl1L4UdjTmeuw3

A group of conservative parents in Singapore lobbied MOE (again) to remove the highly-acclaimed book “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” from a school’s reading list because it has 28 F-words. But do they have a point? In other news, a CISCO security officer was caught on camera kicking a PMD rider off his bike and onto the road. Thank the heavens for camera dashcams. Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Japanese Visiting Singapore's Most Dangerous Area | Yishun Vlog https://youtu.be/jOO7A33Uql8 Her Story - The iPhone Game https://apps.apple.com/us/app/her-story/id952658953

In the first of a very special series on Yah Lah BUT, we have the most open interview yet with Vinny Sharp, one of the stars of Netflix’s latest series “Singapore Social”. Eloquent, articulate and probably on the list of most desirable son-in-laws for Indian mothers around the world, we go DEEP beneath his beard and into his soul. If you enjoyed this, check out our other chats with Paul and Nicole from Singapore Social! Paul Foster https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zEaCF00WApgljFlz40roY Nicole Ong https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hOdLcBEvl1L4UdjTmeuw3 Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Vinny's "Shiok Thing" No URL because you have to just listen to it on the podcast. Trust us. Terence's love for the Thermomix https://thermomix.com.sg/ Haresh's love for our show getting nominated at the Asian Academy Awards https://www.instagram.com/p/B54As7EnxXT/

After 6 years of “discussions”, the govt announces that the MRT Cross Island line will literally “cross” through the forests of central Singapore instead of going around it to save 6 mins of travel time and $2 billion in cost. But why are people so pissed? We also talk about last weekend’s clusterfuck in central Singapore that left people stuck in traffic for 3 hours! Thanks to the U2’s concert, Black Friday and the first night marathon in Singapore. Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Ronnie Cheng kills it in Singapore https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/crazy-rich-asians-daily-show-ronny-chieng-malaysia-singapore-12137180 Crew attempts first row to Antarctica https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18080076.crew-attempts-first-row-antarctica/

Netflix’s latest reality show “Singapore Social” dropped on 22 November and lots of people vented on social media. But do they have a point or are they, as some suggest, “jealous”? One thing’s for sure - no one will be jealous of a group of teens who were held in jail for 14 hours after their powdered armpit deodorant was mistaken for drugs while at the W Hotel. If you enjoyed this, check out our other chats with Vinny, Paul and Nicole from Singapore Social! Vinny Sharp https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TgcFdpBxxRnSrkByKwuiL Paul Foster https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zEaCF00WApgljFlz40roY Nicole Ong https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hOdLcBEvl1L4UdjTmeuw3 Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Singapore Social occupied so much of our head space that we didn't have the capacity to think about shiok things for the week.

District Judge Kaur explains why she didn’t hand out a jail term to the latest NUS molester (we wish we didn’t have to specify “latest” but alas). Headlines erupted, but does she have a point? In other news, the Govt announced “CleanSG Day”, an initiative to give town council cleaners a day off to “raise awareness of the littering problem” and get residents to clean up. But how much can one day do? Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! The Brilliant "Startup" Podcast https://gimletmedia.com/shows/startup Elon Musk watches his Cybertruck window get smashed https://youtu.be/m7atGkba-Z8?t=77

Imagine if you saw a crime, chased down the suspect and held him till the police came. Heroic, right? But what if the suspect dies in your hands? That’s what 5 Good Samaritans in Singapore are currently facing after they stopped a suspected upskirter in Little India. We try to wrap our heads around this case of a good action gone bad. On the flipside, some bad actions can go good, like the lewd messages one uni student received from GrabHitch drivers that made her want to start SG’s first women’s only carpooling service. Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Federer Defeats Djokovic in the ATP Finals https://youtu.be/MjbAMaAEL_4 "Mad Blessings" by Yung Raja https://youtu.be/-2gxNApRISY Say hello to MOF! Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Say hello to US! Haresh & Terence

We’ve been gone for a while but ONLY because we’ve been working our asses off for our first ever TV show! More details on that later. For now, there’s been only one thing on the minds of Singaporean’s this week - PMDs and the ban. We share our thoughts and judge the thoughts of others. In other news, we cover a ridiculous local sexual fantasy crime story that sounds more like an episode of CSI than news out of Singapore. Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! The Politician (Netflix TV show) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-kdBlzCG7w The #TeamTrees Movement https://teamtrees.org/ Say hello to MOF! Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Say hello to US! Haresh & Terence

This week, Ho Ching shared a blogpost that defended her husband’s (i.e. PM Lee) salary. We are less annoyed about her post than we are about the ridiculous BLOGPOST by Seedly, a local finance startup. In other news, SG Minister Masagos Zulkifli says Elon Musk’s Tesla cars are more about “lifestyle” than climate change. He also blamed the “lack of parking lots” in SG as a reason why we can’t have more EV cars. Why??? The Seedly Blogpost Why Is The Salary Of Singapore’s Prime Minister So High? https://blog.seedly.sg/why-singapore-prime-minister-salary-so-high/ Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Ronaldo’s Shopee Ad https://twitter.com/ShopeeSG/status/1162182187506110464 1 in 10 Singaporeans believe they are going to hell after death https://sg.news.yahoo.com/1-in-10-singaporeans-believe-they-are-going-to-hell-survey-093825516.html Say hello to MOF! Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Say hello to US! Haresh & Terence

This week, a leaked video of fully-grown adult NTU students chanting a cheer about “Kukubirds” (slang for penis) went viral. They also performed lewd gestures and one too many thrusts of their hips. It’s weird. But more importantly, WHY?? Or is there an unspoken benefit to such “bonding” events? In this overly sexualized week, we also cover Singapore’s first “panty-sniffing influencer” who posted explicit pictures of his escapades with other people’s underwear. Along with his face. Again...WHY?? Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Good Omens - Official Trailer https://youtu.be/hUJoR4vlIIs Donald Glover & Reggie Watts Make Music https://youtu.be/LIwvxoheLrY Say hello to MOF! Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Say hello to US! Haresh & Terence

Every 9 Aug, the biggest clusterfuck of patriotism happens in Singapore - the National Day Parade. With millions of dollars spent and countless weekends burnt by people of all ages, shapes and sizes, is it just a big, fat waste? Or does it actually make people feel more patriotic? Or just nicer to each other? That’s probably what one SG lady feels after she messaged her “number neighbour” following a trend that went viral on Twitter. Unfortunately, she just got threatened with the police. HAH. Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! 2 ladies did 1,000 squats and landed in hospital https://mothership.sg/2019/07/squats-funny-hospital/ Parasite - Movie Trailer https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w_0KJAzyUJc Say hello to MOF! Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Say hello to US! Haresh & Terence

RACISM has been THE topic of discussion this past week in Singapore, and it’s ridiculous how things have snowballed into such a shitshow. That’s why this week we focus on ONE topic and one topic ONLY - the whole fiasco involving the ridiculous ePay.sg “brownface” ad, the “K Muthusamy” rap video released by Preetipls and her brother Subhas, the reaction from the Gods (i.e. the Govt) and everything else that happened after that. And by the end of it…well, you’ll just have to listen. Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Seesaw on the US-Mexican Border https://www.boredpanda.com/us-mexican-border-swings-seesaw/ Cirque du Soleil – Kurios https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/singapore/singapore/kurios/ Say hello to MOF! Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Say hello to US! Haresh & Terence

Huawei has had a shitty year so far and their hot streak continues with their recent National Day phone promotion. Stocks ran out before stores even opened, causing mayhem and disappointment for thousands of people who queued up as early as 10pm the night before. Even the police had to show up with machine guns! Was it a miscalculation, is Huawei that idiotic, or was it all part of the plan? In other news, famous comedian-DJ Dennis Chew appears in an ad that takes CMIO to the next level - with him playing appearing as a Chinese, Malay, Indian AND Eurasian. And the ad’s for an e-payment solution endorsed by the SG Govt. Whyyyyyyyyy? It’s 20-freaking-19 guys. Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Sony's "Animal Eye Autofocus" Function https://fstoppers.com/gear/sony-a6400-receives-animal-eye-af-firmware-update-381640 Unintentionally funny post by Tan Kin Lian (ex-CEO of NTUC Income) about the "role of women" https://www.facebook.com/kinlian/posts/2857421247663842 Say hello to MOF! Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Say hello to US! Haresh & Terence

A new content creator by the name of "Sneaky Sushii" made a (very) satirical video on the YouTube scene in SG BUT it got copyright claimed by N.O.C., one of the "big channels" referred to in the video. Why? 'Cos they got too salty? Or could there be other reasons? We didn’t dive into the drama of it (‘cos there’s enough drama online already) but we talk about what it means to create content and put it out in the world for free (and maybe get shat on). In other news about non-free stuff, James Dyson of vacuum cleaner fame recently bought a $100 million 10,000 sqft “super penthouse” in Singapore. Why? Or why NOT? Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! I Think You Should Leave, the awesome Netflix sketch comedy show https://youtu.be/vrZkGgoVSFk Fashion advice - Don’t wear red t-shirts with black pants and sandals https://mothership.sg/2019/07/orchard-towers-murder-suspects-return-crime-scene/ Say hello to MOF! Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Say hello to US! Haresh & Terence

Last weekend, the organizers of a TEDx talk at S’pore Poly (SP) advised one of the speakers, local DJ Joshua Simon, to edit out references to LGBT themes which “might be sensitive”. He ended up cancelling his talk, pointing his fingers at SP, who pointed at MOE, who pointed at...SP. Sheesh. Who was wrong? Who was right? Elsewhere, a Korean ice cream ad for Baskin-Robbins that showed an 11-year-old girl eating ice cream (and only that) was deemed to “sexual”. It was pulled off, and Baskin-Robbins issued an apology. Why? Or why not? Should kids even be in ads? Or does milk and ice cream mean different things in different cultures? Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! When They See Us | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix https://youtu.be/u3F9n_smGWY THE MARROT: Arby's jumps on plant-based meat craze with 'megetable' https://canoe.com/life/food/the-marrot-arbys-jumps-on-plant-based-craze-with-megetable Say hello to MOF! Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Say hello to US! Haresh & Terence

If you’re born after 1982, YOU ARE SOFT. Or at least that’s how a bunch of Facebook comments responded to a recent commentary published by TODAY newspaper on today’s youth and their anxieties over job prospects and the value of degrees, if any. But are millennials really “soft” or are older generations the deluded ones? Elsewhere, Kim Kardashian is getting tons of backlash for calling her new line of shapewear “Kimono” and even trying to trademark the name. Is she that clueless, or is she a genius? ‘Cos didn’t someone once say that “all publicity is good publicity”? Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! RyanCreamer, the Pornhub King http://www.collegehumor.com/post/7058729/pornhubs-most-wholesome-pornstar-has-arrived Boston Dynamics: New Robots Now Fight Back (by Corridor Digital) https://youtu.be/dKjCWfuvYxQ Say hello to MOF! Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Say hello to US! Haresh & Terence

If you care more about the NOTRE DAME collapse than the current crisis in SUDAN, are you an ASSHOLE? A recent post about “selective empathy” by Naralle Kheng (from The Sam Willows) made us curious. Speaking of curious incidents, the third gay sex video apparently involving a politician leaks from Malaysia. In the age of DeepFakes and Face Swap filters, do our neighbours think this is still a good way to take down politicians? In any case, what’s happening now in Sudan is HORRIBLE. And everyone should know about it and help in any way possible. Here are some links to get you started: Help Sudan! How to help Sudan: 7 things you can do right now for a country in crisis https://www.fastcompany.com/90363335/sudan-massacre-how-to-help-7-things-from-gofundme-to-unicef How to Help Sudan: A Country In Crisis http://www.papermag.com/how-to-help-sudan-2638804259.html As Sudan Faces Political Upheaval & A Food Crisis, Here’s How To Help https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/06/235515/sudan-political-food-crisis-how-to-help Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Help Pets Villa, the wonderful animal shelter! Cat filter accidentally used in Pakistani minister’s live press conference Say hello to MOF! Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Say hello to US! Haresh & Terence

A Singaporean teacher has sexual relations with her 15-year male student and some netizens ridiculously celebrate the boy’s “conquest”. We discuss why that’s nothing but a f***ed symptom of “toxic masculinity” that could screw him up for life. We also try to understand the Malaysian singer who was caught keeping a sun bear cub in her house illegally after mistaking it for puppy (yes, a “dog”). Oh, and it was apparently malnourished because she didn’t feed it well either. Bleah. Our "One Shiok Things" for this week! Delhi Crime | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix Jon Stewart slams Congress over benefits for 9/11 first responders Say hello to MOF! Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Say hello to US! Haresh & Terence