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This episode we’re talking about Luigi Mangione, whose alleged murder of the CEO of UnitedHealth on a sidewalk in New York has captured global attention. What could have motivated him to do such a thing? Why is he being hailed as a hero by some people online? And what is his tangential connection to Yah Lah But? Closer to home, we try to figure out how a local cosplayer gained enough of a following that she was able to offer her fans some very unusual services at the recent Singapore Comic-Con. Hey, no judgment!(00:00) Tell You First(01:00) Intro(07:46) CEO of US Health Insurer Murdered(33:24) Local Cosplayer Offers Unusual Services(52:44) One Shiok Comment(55:04) One Shiok ThingFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.comOur New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutCEO of US Health Insurer MurderedWhat we know about Luigi Mangione, Ivy League grad charged in CEO's murderUnitedHealthcare shooting: Luigi Mangione has San Francisco tiesLuigi Mangione’s Reddit Page Lays Out Long List of AilmentsCalifornia shooting suspect used fake story to gain access to schoolWhat Luigi Mangione's social media accounts reveal about himLocal Cosplayer Offers Unusual ServicesS’pore dudes pay S$50 each for S’porean comic con personality to eat Pocky from their mouthOne Shiok CommentComment by matery1982Comments on #598One Shiok ThingRicky Gervais: Comedy, Football and Brotherly Bonds With Roy Keane28 Years Later TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

The GE2025 hype train has left the station, and you know we love us some political punditry. So today we’re discussing a CNA report on how political parties are having trouble finding new blood for GE2025–going as far as interviewing people who turned down invitations to enter the field. Why is there increasing resistance to joining politics, and what does this bode for the country? What kind of candidates are more likely to appeal to voters today? In other news, Swiss Air crew on a Bangkok-Zurich flight secretly recorded 2 passengers having sex in the first class galley… but it’s the crew who might be in trouble for violating the couple’s privacy! European priorities, eh?(00:00) Folklory(01:16) Intro(06:50) Hard to Find Candidates for GE2025(40:37) Swiss Air Crew Film Passengers Having Sex(52:56) One Shiok Comment(55:01) One Shiok ThingFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.comFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutHard to Find Candidates for GE2025Growing voters' expectations and public scrutiny hampering Singapore political parties' recruitment effortsSwiss Air Crew Film Passengers Having SexExplicit footage of couple having sex in flight goes viral, crew under probe for leaked video🇨🇭 First time on Swiss First class. LX 181 BKK to ZRH.One Shiok CommentComment on Spotify WrappedOne Shiok ThingROSÉ - APT. in the Radio 1 Live LoungeCulinary Class Wars | Official TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

We know Singaporeans are an obedient lot, but will we heed the latest guidelines from the Ministry of Social and Family Development? They’ve just issued advice on appropriate caregiving boundaries between parents and children, which covers bathing, nudity, and expressing affection. Joining us for this potentially awkward conversation is comedian Jacky Ng, fresh from stints in Bali and KL. We also talk about the robot nurses that NUH is getting next year, and what other jobs robots might be coming for in the near future…(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:56) Intro(09:02) MSF Tells Parents: Don’t be Naked with Your Kid(35:14) NUH is getting Robot Nurses(51:53) One Shiok Thing(56:18) Jacky and Friends: By The RiverNominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the Koro crisis of 1967, when Singaporeans got into a mass panic about disappearing genitals!!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahButTelegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbutYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutFind Jacky!InstagramJacky’s WebsiteMSF Tells Parents: Don’t be Naked with Your KidsNew MSF guidelines for appropriate caregiving boundaries between parents and childrenMSF guidelines: Parents to avoid bathing children of opposite genders who can do so by themselves[Sep 2024] Less serious child abuse cases in Singapore on the rise: Inaugural report on family violenceNUH is getting Robot NursesRobot nurses that monitor patients’ condition, issue medicine to be piloted at NUH in 2025LTA | 10 Years of Gracious CommutingOne Shiok ThingAdam Sandler: Love You | Official TrailerHimesh Patel reads the most hilarious response to a university rejection letterMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

At Yah Lah BUT, we’re big on looking at issues from multiple angles, and we’ve got a good example this episode! A TikTok video showing a fight at a lift lobby in Vivocity went viral this weekend. Who started it? Who was helping and who wasn’t? The answer isn’t as clear as the video suggests, based on information that’s emerged since then. It’s a great cautionary tale against jumping to conclusions! Separately, F&B company Astons has decided to stop absorbing the service charge and GST for its Astons Steak & Salad chain, effectively raising its prices by about 19% in one go. Bad business move? Sign of the times? And what does it actually mean when a restaurant charges for service?(00:00) Tell You First(00:45) Intro(06:21) Fight at Vivocity Lift Goes Viral(33:47) Astons Raises Prices by 19%?(48:43) One Shiok Comment(51:20) One Shiok ThingOur New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! Upcoming episodes include: life during the Japanese Occupation, imagining Singapore without Lee Kuan Yew, and how Taylor Swiftonomics changed Singapore forever!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleOur Folklory Christmas Promotion!Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!It’s styled as a good ‘ol cassette, and will come preloaded with any Folklories you buy!So order by 6 Dec to guarantee your cassette delivery by Christmas on 25 Dec 2024!Get yours at Folklory.comFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutFight at Vivocity Lift Goes ViralFight at VivoCity lift lobby sparks debate about lift-taking etiquette'You have a family who can walk': Man filmed in VivoCity lift lobby fight speaks upSuresh’s TikTok accountAstons Raises Prices by 19%?Astons Steak & Salad prices up 19% due to service fee & GST charges since Dec. 1, 2024One Shiok CommentComment from OriginalPoster2020One Shiok ThingJaguar unveils much-hyped electric car after online leakDiscussing the Science of Interstellar with the Science Advisor, Kip ThorneMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

We’re into the last month of the year and we start with the sad news that a participant of this year’s Standard Chartered Marathon passed away after completing the event. Few details have emerged, so we’re focusing more on the challenges of long-distance running (including Haresh’s own experience), from training to the actual run. Listen to your body, people! We also discuss a story about hair salons that offer massages beyond just the head, and YES, in this episode, we address our participation in last weekend’s Nas Summit, and the ensuing backlash from some folks online.(00:00) Folklory(00:50) Intro(04:56) Standard Chartered Marathon Runner Dies(32:12) Geylang’s Dodgy Hair Salons(41:59) Addressing the Nas Summit Backlash(54:44) One Shiok ThingOur Folklory Christmas Promotion!Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!It’s styled as a good ‘ol cassette, and will come preloaded with any Folklories you buy!So order by 6 Dec to guarantee your cassette delivery by Christmas on 25 Dec 2024!Get yours at Folklory.comFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutStandard Chartered Marathon Runner DiesRace participant dies after completing Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon[2019] Standard Chartered Marathon should not shut down city in land-scarce S'pore on Saturday evening, thousands agree[2023] Boston Marathon: Women weren’t allowed to compete until 1972Geylang’s Dodgy Hair Salons‘Whatever you like’: Dozens of hair salons open in Geylang. Some offer more than just a haircutHair salons in Geylang offer more than haircut and head massageOne Shiok CommentComment by rockerfool0007Comment by foraskingthrowawayOne Shiok ThingLove Hurts | Official TrailerWe Recreated The Batman Using MiniaturesMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak  

There’s no smoke without fire…or in this case, vapes? Apparently, plainclothes Health Sciences Authority (HSA) officers have the power to enter and search your house if they suspect you possess a vape, and they don’t need a warrant to do it. A recent incident involving TikToker Rapperboy has us asking, just how far does the long arm of the law reach? What are the safeguards against scammers taking advantage of this? Separately, yet another case of blackface has surfaced at a company dinner & dance. Seriously, Singapore. How many times have we been over this already?(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:50) Intro(04:15) HSA Can Bust You for Vaping(25:32) Yet Another Case of Blackface(49:35) One Shiok Comment(52:19) One Shiok ThingNominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!It’s styled as a good ‘ol cassette, and will come preloaded with any Folklories you buy!So order by 6 Dec to guarantee your cassette delivery by Christmas on 25 Dec 2024!Get yours at Folklory.comFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutHSA Can Bust You for VapingHSA: Officers can enter premises without warrant to enforce laws on e-vaporisersHSA officers visit man's home over vape use, he calls them 'uninvited guests'[May 2024] HSA reviewing penalties to strengthen deterrence against vaping in SingaporeYet Another Case of BlackfaceUOL apologises after 'blackface' attendees at dinner and dance event spark backlashBlackface cases in Singapore spark outrage, calls to plug racial awareness gapsOne Shiok CommentComment by mucus_membrane_88One Shiok ThingPrejudice by Tim MinchinSedap! A Culinary Adventure - Official Release Date Trailer | The MIX Fall Showcase 2024Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

SG60 is just round the corner, and Singapore’s beloved cabaret troupe Dim Sum Dollies are back to celebrate it! In this episode, we speak to founding member Selena Tan about the Dollies’ 22-year history, their upcoming show, and whether or not cancel culture has made it harder for comedians. She’s had a gutsy journey herself, abandoning the law profession in a time when a career in theatre was unheard of, setting up Singapore’s only for-profit theatre company, and surviving the Covid pandemic. No one tells it quite like Selena! Also, check out a special promo below for YLB listeners who want to attend the Dim Sum Dollies show!(00:00) Tell You First(00:50) Intro(02:55) The Beginning of Selena's Career(03:43) Dim Sum Dollies' Evolution(06:40) Selena's Perspective on the Arts(11:53) Dream Academy and Comedy in Singapore(16:14) Selena's Journey to Law and Performing Arts(25:30) Introduction to Theatre Companies(26:21) Transition to Professional Theatre(27:52) Challenges of the Theatre Industry(28:44) Financial Realities of Acting(36:35) Singapore's Unique Theatre Infrastructure(43:26) Cultural Differences in Movie Making(45:32) Support for Local Arts in Singapore(48:44) New Generations in Theatre(52:28) Comedy and Cancel Culture(01:10:00) Upcoming Show and Creative Process(01:11:05) One Shiok ThingFind Selena Tan + Special YLB Promo for Dim Sum Dollies - Sixty Sexy YearsInstagramYLB Promo for Dim Sum DolliesUse the promo code ‘YAHLAHBUT’ when purchasing at the link below to get a special discount for selected dates!https://ticketing.sistic.com.sg/sistic/booking/dollies1224?promocode=dollies1224DOUsing this promo code entitles you to 15% off Cat1, 10% off Cat2 or 5% off Cat3 for show dates on 16, 17, 18 and 19 DecemberOur Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTWe are more than 20 episodes into this first season of TELL YOU FIRST, where we dive into fascinating topics in history, pop culture and science that you never knew you needed to know - all with a touch of comedy.Upcoming topics include life during the Japanese Occupation, imagining Singapore without Lee Kuan Yew, and even how Taylor Swiftonomics changed Singapore forever!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleOur Folklory Christmas Promotion!Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!It’s styled as a good ‘ol cassette, and will come preloaded with any Folklories you buy!So order by 6 Dec to guarantee your cassette delivery by Christmas on 25 Dec 2024!Get yours at Folklory.comFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.com   Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutOne Shiok ThingI Launched A Business From My Living Room — Now It Brings In $9 Million A YearCreating the Most Satisfying DeskRYUCAMP YouTube channelMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

The ruling People’s Action Party turned 70, and has officially entered its Lawrence Wong era. At its ginormous biennial conference, our new PM formally took over as the party’s Secretary-General. Of course, we had to read between the lines and dissect his speech, as hype builds towards next year’s general election. Is that the oft-mentioned “fear-mongering” about the Opposition we’re hearing? And just how hard is it to recruit new blood? Speaking of which, an inventor-turned Hokkien Mee seller found it hard to recruit cooks, so he ordered a robot from Wuhan and programmed it to fry Hokkien Mee with his own recipe. We give our verdict!(00:00) Folklory(00:48) Intro(05:56) PAP Turns 70(34:02) Even Hokkien Mee is AI Now(50:00) One Shiok Comment(54:16) One Shiok ThingOur Folklory Christmas Promotion!Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!It’s styled as a good ‘ol cassette, and will come preloaded with any Folklories you buy!So order by 6 Dec to guarantee your cassette delivery by Christmas on 25 Dec 2024!Get yours at Folklory.comFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutPAP Turns 70, Enters its Lawrence Wong EraOrderly transitions in political leadership cannot be taken for granted: SM Lee in last speech as PAP chiefNew members of PAP’s top decision-making body announced at party conferenceTributes pour in for outgoing PAP secretary-general Lee Hsien Loong at party’s awards dinnerPM Wong surprised by Apt. song choice as he takes the stageWith high stakes in next general election, PAP can no longer 'afford to stay in the background': PM WongNo chance of 'opposition wipe-out' in next GE: PM Lawrence WongEven Hokkien Mee is AI NowFormer engineer opens Hokkien mee stall with food cooked by a robotOne Shiok CommentComment by nyetkattYouTube comments on #591One Shiok ThingCNA wins Best News Explainer at AIB Awards in London for video on Israel-Gaza warThe Problem with Jubilee Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Today’s episode is all about sending messages and changing behaviours. An NUS student thought it was a good idea to deflate the tyres of several cars to send a message about vehicular carbon emissions. Deflate only; no harm done right? We discuss the global movement that inspired this student, and why such actions may not be as clever as they seem. Meanwhile, the government has re-introduced a toilet hygiene mascot from two years ago, called Toilemon. It is a literal toilet bowl with eyes, to encourage everyone to keep toilets clean. Sure… but did they have to do it this way??(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:55) Intro(04:38) Student Eco-activist Charged for Deflating Tyres(33:57) Singapore’s Toilet Mascot Returns(43:03) One Shiok Comment(47:00) One Shiok ThingNominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, and you are in contact with them, do send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!Find us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutStudent Eco-activist Charged for Deflating TyresNUS student allegedly deflated tyres of five cars in Woodlands, charged with being a public nuisance[2023] Activists drill holes in tyres of more than 60 SUVs at Exeter car dealership | Environmental activism | The Guardian[2023] Tyre Extinguishers: Anger after SUV tyres deflated by activists[2022] Tyre Extinguishers: A Night Out with the Climate Activists Sabotaging SUVsSingapore’s Toilet Mascot ReturnsS'pore created a toilet mascot called Toilemon to remind everyone to keep toilets clean & hygienicThe Green Guardians of SingaporeOne Shiok CommentComment by Mucus_Membrane_88Comment by ejsinonOne Shiok ThingHow i started the Timothee Chalamet lookalike contestWhy Joe Rogan Ditched the Left – And What It Means for AmericaMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

There’s a saying in gambling: the house always wins. Unless, it seems, you’re Resorts World Sentosa. Due to unsatisfactory tourism metrics, authorities have only renewed its casino licence for two years, instead of the usual three. The Integrated Resorts opened to such fanfare in 2010, yet RWS’ facade now seems to be… dare we say… DISintegrating? Where did it all go wrong? In other news, HSBC’s new head honcho is doing such a big business shakeup that senior managers now have to reapply for their jobs, if they want to keep them. Now that’s a whole other way to drive organisational performance!(00:00) Tell You First(00:48) Intro(08:09) Resorts World Sentosa Underperforming?(29:11) HSBC Senior Managers Scramble to Keep Their Jobs(40:40) One Shiok Comment(43:18) One Shiok ThingFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.comOur New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the Koro crisis of 1967, when Singaporeans got into a mass panic about disappearing genitals!!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutResorts World Sentosa Underperforming?RWS casino licence only renewed for 2 years as tourism performance 'unsatisfactory'GRA’s statementResorts World Sentosa's casino licence renewed for just 2 years over 'unsatisfactory' tourism performanceRWS waterfront development set to open by 2030; to feature 88m-tall sculpture, 'mountain' trail[2023] Resorts World Sentosa fined S$2.25m for not performing checks when collecting cash of S$5,000 or more[2022] Singapore extends Marina Bay Sands casino license until 2025 – IAGHSBC Senior Managers Scramble to Keep Their JobsHSBC asks hundreds of managers to reapply for jobs in bank revamp, sources sayHSBC managers are competing to keep their jobs in CEO’s revampOne Shiok CommentMeme by hayata_sOne Shiok ThingHilarious Viral Clip of AOC & Elon Musk Apologizing & Falling In LoveWhen The Jump Scare is Actually Clever | Vanity FairMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak