This week, Singapore Airlines announced that it would compensate passengers who suffered “minor injuries” in the SQ321 turbulence incident US$10K each. We discuss whether this is a generous offer. Elsewhere, a Circles.Life video ad, which depicted a teenager being caught watching porn by his mother, drew brickbats from online commenters. What was so bad about it, and is there really such a thing as bad PR?(00:00) A message from Folklory(01:09) Intro(04:47) Singapore Airlines Offers US$10K to Passengers in Turbulence Incident(25:17) Circles.Life Porn Ad Draws Flak(42:15) One Shiok Comment(44:21) One Shiok Thing Find us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeNominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, 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!Singapore Airlines Offers US$10K to Passengers in Turbulence IncidentSingapore Airlines offers US$10,000 to SQ321 passengers who suffered 'minor injuries'S’pore-based couple injured in SQ321 set up support page to help affected passengersMore in Singapore seeking treatment for fear of flying after SQ321 turbulence incidentSIA may face hefty payout pressure after turbulent flightSuing a global airline for turbulent flight? This treaty holds key to what you getCircles.Life Porn Ad Draws FlakBold or simply inappropriate? Circles.Life steamy ad receives mixed reactionCircles.Life on its choice of explicit content in adOne Shiok CommentComment by Available_Ad9766Comment by junglejimbo88One Shiok ThingPortugal 3-0 Republic of Ireland - Cristiano Ronaldo hits brace as Portugal sign off ahead of Euro 2024 in styleMighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind - Official Reveal TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A Department of Statistics report recently found that more women remaining single is one of the contributing factors for Singapore’s baby drought. However, the ST article headline covering this report was slammed for seemingly laying the blame squarely on women. We discuss why the headline didn’t paint an accurate picture of the situation. Elsewhere, a Singaporean kid brought a handmade poster to the Singapore-South Korea football match at the Sports Hub, only to be told that his poster was not allowed. However, other people who brought posters supporting the Koreans were allowed entry. Why the inconsistency?(00:00) Intro(06:32) Singles to Blame for Lack of Babies in SG(33:24) Kid’s Poster Banned From Sports Hub Football Match(46:59) One Shiok Comment(51:19) 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.comSingles to Blame for Lack of Babies in SGRising share of singles is one main reason for Singapore’s great baby drought: ReportSingapore’s total fertility rate hits record low in 2023, falls below 1 for first timeSingapore Department of Statistics | Using Decomposed Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to Understand the Drivers for the Decline of TFR in SingaporeExtreme heat affects men’s fertility and birth outcomes: NUS studyKid’s Poster Banned From Sports Hub Football MatchKids’ handmade poster for S’pore-South Korea match deemed too large, forced to throw it awayKids stopped from bringing poster in support of Lions against South Korea as it was larger than allowedOne Shiok CommentComment by internetlurker96YouTube comments on ep534One Shiok ThingThe Best Athlete Who Ever Lived | I AM BOLTHow the CCP made Messi their sacrificial lambMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This week, an 18-year-old involved in a motorcycle chase that killed a Land Transport Authority (LTA) officer tried to absolve himself of blame in his first court appearance. His comments sparked outrage online, with many online commenters questioning why he was not charged for causing the death of the officer. We do a layman dissection of the legal situation. Elsewhere, some Singaporean students have decided against going to the US for their university studies, stating that they feared how pro-Palestinian protests would get in the way of their studies. We discuss why they might want to rethink their decision.(00:00) Intro(02:24) LTA Officer’s Death Sparks Outrage Against Teen(23:39) Singaporean Students Reconsider US Universities(43:13) One Shiok Comment(44:42) 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.comLTA Officer’s Death Sparks Outrage Against Teen'I gambled my life as much as he gambled his': Teen in SLE bike chase that killed LTA officer chargedLTA enforcement officer dies in bike chase along SLE, 18-year-old motorcyclist arrestedSLE chase: Teen motorcyclist faces 6 charges including dangerous driving, says he wasn't to blame for LTA officer's deathMurder vs Culpable Homicide in Singapore (and Penalties)Singaporean Students Reconsider US UniversitiesSome Singapore students decide against going to elite US colleges over campus protestsOne Shiok CommentComment by internetlurker96Comment by Admirable_Job5492One Shiok ThingWWE wrestler Dante Chen will be 1st S'porean to compete in a S'pore Cane matchEthan & Hila Reacts To Old H3H3Production Videos & Explains The Creative ProcessMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Earlier this week, Science Centre Singapore cancelled a ticketed event organised to discuss the differences between sex and gender, after an outcry from some members of the public. Could Science Centre have done anything differently to make this event palatable? Elsewhere, a Crystal Jade promo where diners could get free char siew for reciting a Cantonese insult drew flak for being “demeaning” to children. Is this another case of the “wokeness movement” making life very burdensome? (00:00) Intro(05:29) Science Centre Cancels Talk About Sex and Gender(27:21) Crystal Jade Offers Char Siew For Cantonese Insult(48:36) One Shiok Comment(53:41) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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 Podcast SurveyWant to start a podcast but don’t know how? We want to help!Fill up this short survey to tell us your biggest concerns or questionsWe’ll try our best to develop a solution for YOU!It’ll really help us out, and will take just 2 minutes. Thanks!Science Centre Cancels Talk About Sex and GenderScience Centre cancels talk discussing differences between sex and gender following public outcryScience Centre cancels event discussing sex and gender after public feedback - CNAScience Cafe Events by Science Centre SingaporeCrystal Jade Offers Char Siew For Cantonese Insult Free char siew offer at Crystal Jade outlets splits patrons — some say it 'demeans' kids, others find it funnyCrystal Jade’s char siew promotion draws flak with ‘demeaning’ Cantonese phraseThe video ad on Crystal Jade’s IG‘Giving birth to char siu is better than giving birth to you’: Cantonese insult goes viral after Singapore restaurant promoOne Shiok CommentComment by dinie07Comment by splattered1One Shiok ThingWhat Mbappe's transfer to Real Madrid means for everyoneFrom China To US: The Illegal Trek Chinese Migrants Are Making To America | Part 1/3 - Walk The LineMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This past weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise appearance at the Shangri-La Dialogue, where he called on Asian countries to join an upcoming Swiss-led peace summit to discuss the terms needed to end the war. While he was applauded by many and even hailed for his “leadership” by Minister of Defence Ng Eng Hen, online commenters criticised the move to host him here. Why the mixed reception? Meanwhile, a new Raffles statue at Fort Canning ignited debate about attitudes towards our colonial past, with even Tommy Koh, Gwee Li Sui and Neil Humphreys wading into the discussion. Is this another case of wokeness gone too far?(00:00) A message from Folklory(00:51) Intro(07:32) Ukrainian President Zelensky Calls Out China(32:07) New Raffles Statue Sparks Debate About Colonialism(48:31) One Shiok Comment(52:40) One Shiok Thing Find us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryBook a Folklory experience for your dad this Father’s Day!Order by 7th June on Folklory.com to guarantee your slotOur Podcast SurveyWant to start a podcast but don’t know how? We want to help!Fill up this short survey to tell us your biggest concerns or questionsWe’ll try our best to develop a solution for YOU!It’ll really help us out, and will take just 2 minutes. Thanks!Ukrainian President Zelensky Calls Out ChinaUkraine’s Zelensky arrives in Singapore, in hopes of rallying support from Asian countriesWatch: Zelenskyy accuses China of pressuring other countries not to attend upcoming Ukraine peace talksSingapore and Ukraine sign air deal during President Zelensky’s visitUS defense chief hails security partnerships in Asia in face of Russia, China threatsNew Raffles Statue Sparks Debate About Colonialism‘Colonialism is not neutral’: Third public statue of Sir Stamford Raffles ignites online debate'The Coloniser' is the perfect female villain wrestler for S'pore Pro WrestlingOne Shiok CommentComment by butthenhorReddit post from kuang89One Shiok ThingTelescope-sg - App for Parliament QuestionsEminem - Houdini [Official Music Video]Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This week, PM Wong waded into the case of the migrant worker who was fired for his involvement in a loan shark harassment case, when he wrote a letter to ICA and MOM about the issue. However, the appeal didn’t work, and the migrant worker, Mr Sharif, was forced to leave Singapore this morning. What was the entire fiasco really about? Elsewhere, passengers and crew of Singapore Airlines  have come forward with gripes about SIA’s new safety measures after last week’s turbulence incident. Why are people already calling these new safety measures an “overreaction”?(00:00) A message from Folklory(01:42) Intro(07:11) Migrant Worker in Loan Shark Case Leaves Singapore(34:42) SIA Passengers Lament New Safety Measures(49:19) One Shiok Comment(51:58) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryBook a Folklory experience for your dad this Father’s Day!Order by 7th June on Folklory.com to guarantee your slotOur Podcast SurveyWant to start a podcast but don’t know how? We want to help!Fill up this short survey to tell us your biggest concerns or questionsWe’ll try our best to develop a solution for YOU!It’ll really help us out, and will take just 2 minutes. Thanks!Serious TopicSpecial pass of migrant worker fired over 'loan shark' harassment not extended further after last ditch appealMigrant worker, 46, fired over 'loan shark' harassment case, to leave S'pore by May 31 MOM and police refute claims they had asked migrant worker’s employer to deport him#SharifStays: An urgent updatePAP MP Christopher de Souza cleared of improper conduct as lawyer; 'extremely pleased' at being vindicatedGoofy TopicSQ321 incident: SIA’s new safety measures affecting in-flight service, raising crew stress levelsSIA taking more cautious approach to meal service, safety measures during flight turbulenceOne Shiok CommentComment from LonganLeeComment from junglejimbo88One Shiok Thing$30,000,000 AI Is Hiding a ScamA woman has mapped out public toilets with bidet in S'poreMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A recent study by the Singapore Department of Statistics found that hawker food prices rose by 6.1% in 2023, the highest increase since 2008. The study also provoked the ire of KF Seetoh and other online commenters; why were people upset about it? Elsewhere, NTU student activists were up in arms about ExxonMobil’s involvement in a new lab initiative on their campus. Is this just another manifestation of the “wokeness” movement or do they have a point here?(00:00) A message from Folklory(02:08) Intro(11:21) Hawker Prices Increasing at Slower Rate(35:39) NTU Student Activists “Protest” New Lab Initiative(50:12) One Shiok Comment(57:32) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeOur LIVE EVENT!Get your tickets here!$30 includes a custom YLB cocktail/ mocktail Happening on Sat, 8 June 2024 at Monk’s Brew Club FolkloryBook a Folklory experience for your dad this Father’s Day!Order by 7th June on Folklory.com to guarantee your slotIf you’ve got questions, click here to chat with us on WhatsApp!Hawker Prices Increasing at Slower RateHawker food prices rose by 6.1% in 2023, but cost pressures easing7 hawkers joined succession scheme in two years; others cite lack of incentives to joinSHawker Food Price Trends Across Cooked Food Establishment Types | SingStatDOS | SingStat Website - FAQ on Consumer Price Index (CPI)Progressive Wage Model for the food services sectorFB Post by KF SeetohNTU Student Activists “Protest” New Lab Initiative'We don't buy it': Student activists protest ExxonMobil's role in S$60m low-carbon research lab at NTUNTU Divest (@ntudivest) on InstagramFossil-Fuelled Universities | Students for a Fossil Free FutureNTU Singapore, ExxonMobil and A*STAR launch S$60 million corporate labOne Shiok CommentComment by chestheflashComment by nicholasgerard1579One Shiok ThingParis Hilton and Carter Reum on AI, Parenting and “Creating the Next Disney”Marvel Animation's X-Men '97 | Official Trailer | Disney+Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

One passenger died and many others were badly injured after a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, forcing the jet to divert to Bangkok. The terrifying incident has left many questions for observers; we discuss what we thought about SIA’s response. Elsewhere, an unofficial portrait of Kate Middleton commissioned by Tatler Magazine has drawn ridicule, with some even commenting that it was disrespectful to the Princess. Are people simply not understanding the artist’s intention, or was it really a bad portrait(00:00) On this episode...(00:20) Intro(03:46) Singapore Airlines’ Handling of Turbulence Incident(33:20) Kate Middleton Portrait Ridiculed(52:32) One Shiok Comment(57:05) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comSingapore Airlines’ Handling of Turbulence IncidentHow the Singapore Airlines turbulence incident unfoldedCNA Explains: How often does turbulence occur, and how did it affect flight SQ321?Passengers injured in turbulence-hit SIA flight could receive varying compensationNo meal service when seat belt sign on: Singapore Airlines adjusts turbulence measures in wake of SQ321SQ321 turbulence: Singapore Airlines apologises after injured passenger complains about carrier's silenceSingapore Airlines death: Is climate change making air turbulence worse?AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes has given a lesson in crisis management | PR WeekKate Middleton Portrait Draws RidiculeTatler magazine’s Kate Middleton portrait sparks debateKing Charles’ first official portrait by Jonathan Yeo unveiledOne Shiok CommentComments on YLB #527Comment by MartyOne Shiok Thing"I hope there's a statue in the making" | Jurgen Klopp watches emotional Liverpool tributes to himJoe Rogan Experience #2152 - Terrence HowardMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

In an unprecedented move, the prosecutor's office of the International Criminal Court has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defence chief and three Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. What does this mean for the Israel-Hamas conflict? Closer to home, a South Korean DJ who incorporates Buddhist mantras into his sets while wearing a monk's robe, is facing calls to have his upcoming show in Singapore cancelled. Should the authorities heed those calls?Find us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeOur Live Event!Happening on Sat, Jun 8 2024Join our Telegram group by clicking here!We’ll share the link to buy tickets at 3pm on Thu, 23 May 2024Israeli PM Could Be Charged for War CrimesIsrael Gaza war: ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leadersICC statement on arrest warrants of Israeli and Hamas leadersExperts react: The ICC prosecutor wants Netanyahu and Hamas leaders arrested for war crimes. What’s next?What does the International Criminal Court do? - BBC NewsReactions to ICC prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leadersAmal Clooney supports ICC’s decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leadersEXCLUSIVE: “You Have Been Warned”: Republican Senators Threaten the ICC Prosecutor over Possible Israel Arrest WarrantsEuropean leaders divided on ICC arrest warrant bid for Netanyahu – POLITICOKorean DJ “Monk” Might Be CancelledSouth Korean DJ 'monk' NewJeansNim faces calls to cancel Singapore showBuddhist body, nightclub in talks amid concerns over upcoming S’pore shows by DJ ‘monk’One Shiok CommentComment by accidentaljuristComment by yusofishak1965One Shiok ThingSifan Hassan -The legend of Tokyo 2020Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial | Official Trailer | NetflixMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This week, Singapore witnessed the historic handover of the PM role from Lee Hsien Loong to Lawrence Wong, which happened on a balmy Wednesday evening at the Istana grounds. What was unique, interesting, and strange about this once-in-a-generation swearing-in ceremony? Elsewhere, an advertisement peddling a “Masterclass in Leadership” featuring Tan Chuan-Jin received flak online, to the point the ad was removed. Is the criticism fair? Why should anyone begrudge him making an honest living?(00:00) On this episode...(00:14) Intro(04:50) PM Lawrence Wong Takes Over(42:01) Tan Chuan-Jin Masterclass Draws Flak(59:44) One Shiok Comment(01:02:10) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comPM Lawrence WongPM Lawrence Wong to S’poreans: ‘Join me and my team in our journey forward’'We will lead in our own way': Lawrence Wong takes office as fourth Prime Minister of SingaporeIn full: Lawrence Wong's first speech as Singapore Prime MinisterTan Chuan-Jin Masterclass Draws FlakLeadership masterclass taught by Tan Chuan-Jin is real, costs S$1,090 per paxOne Shiok CommentComment by old_man_twix_eaterComment by keepgoing335One Shiok ThingPremier League: 10 things to look out for on the final day of the seasonAbout Natalie Dau’s Project 1000Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak