Yah Lah But

Ministry of Funny
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Jun 22, 2020 • 55min

YLB #62 - Pink Dot vs. the Petition from "Concerned Parents" & Holland Village restaurants get naughty

Within 36 hours, a petition by “Singapore parents” regarding the upcoming Pink Dot livestream on 27 June reached their target of 25,000 signatures. What are they petitioning about? Elsewhere, the British Indian Curry Hut at Holland Village gets in trouble for the behaviour of their customers, but can they be blamed? What about the tennis tournament with Djokovic, that just saw its first Covid19 infection? 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! Catherine: Full Body https://store.playstation.com/en-sg/product/HP0177-CUSA14833_00-ASIAFULLGAME0000  Forehead to Heaven - Helmet Girl https://youtu.be/e_iBrK64KJ4  Peace!
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Jun 19, 2020 • 49min

YLB #61 - The PAP picks on playwright Alfian Sa’at & an Influencer rants about her helper on Instagram

Everyone knows the elections are coming, but did PAP Minister Tan Wu Meng have to resort to a personal attack on Alfian, based solely on his Facebook Posts? Or is that a sign of things to come? Elsewhere, Jessica Loh (@shiberty) caused a furore after calling her domestic helper a “c*nt” and “b*itch), and locked horns with an advocacy group. Was it just a harmless rant? 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! Upload - Official Trailer I Prime Video https://youtu.be/0ZfZj2bn_xg  Live-streamer who slipped and died on Mt Fuji wins Darwin Award https://soranews24.com/2020/06/16/live-streamer-who-slipped-and-died-on-mt-fuji-wins-darwin-award/  Peace!
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Jun 14, 2020 • 1h 5min

YLB #60 - ST survey causes controversy after deeming artists “non-essential” & podcasters OKLETSGO get backlash

A Sunday Times article named the top 5 essential and non-essential jobs, based on a survey. And “Artists” were deemed the most non-essential, but is that fair? Elsewhere, after OKLETSGO, Singapore’s top podcast, got backlash for apparent misogyny, some of their fans went after the detractors. But how responsible should artists be for their fans’ behaviour? 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! GrabFood rider gets stuck in HDB block lift with bicycle, friend comes to his rescue https://mothership.sg/2020/06/grabfood-rider-stuck-in-lift/  Swords and Ravens - the digital Game of Thrones game https://swordsandravens.net/ Peace!
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Jun 12, 2020 • 1h 2min

YLB #59 - Should the statue of Raffles in SG be toppled & is saying “Ni Hao Ma” racist?

With so many statues of controversial figures being toppled around the world, what about the one in SG of Sir Stamford Raffles, who’s increasingly seen as “not the nicest guy”. What about brands with “Raffles” in them? Elsewhere, a AU-born Chinese contestant from Masterchef accused a radio host for being racist by greeting her with “Ni Ha Mao?” Does 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! UFC's 'Fight Island' confirmed in Abu Dhabi https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/10/sport/ufc-fight-island-abu-dhabi-yas-island-dana-white-spt-intl/index.html  Marc Rebillet's Drive-Through Tour https://www.pollstar.com/article/marc-rebillet-the-loop-daddy-improvises-an-innovative-post-corona-touring-model-144723 Peace!
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Jun 7, 2020 • 1h 4min

YLB #58 - A “blackface” photo taken at RI stirs controversy & the Govt wants to track us all with wearable devices

A photo taken in 2016, of RI students wearing “blackface”, sent the Internet into uproar this week. It had a good ending, but how responsible should people be for their actions in the past? Elsewhere, the Govt announced plans to issue wearable trackers to all 5.7m people in Singapore. Could it work or is the Govt. delusional? 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! "Into the Night" on Netflix - Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGosoC7q_po  "Losers" on Netflix - Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=909qosDbalU Peace!
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Jun 2, 2020 • 1h 2min

YLB #57 - What the #BlackLivesMatter protests mean for SG & is the SAF Safety Stoppage Card a good thing?

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!
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May 29, 2020 • 1h 7min

YLB #56 - Is it fair for the “Central Park Karen” to lose her job and why Jade Rasif called out GoodyFeed for their “sexist article”

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!
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May 24, 2020 • 1h 20min

YLB #55 (feat. Rishi B) - A NY Times article pisses off S'poreans & do we need NDP funpacks more than we think?

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!
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May 21, 2020 • 1h 12min

YLB #54 - The confusion of the CB exit plan & could Netflix’s “Last Dance” be more lies than truth?

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!
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May 17, 2020 • 1h 2min

YLB #53 - Influencers call out CNA for misquoting them and should Parliament try live streaming (or TikTok)?

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!

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