Penalty for durians on the Singapore subway
June 24th, 2014 at 9:47:22 PM permalink | |
Wizard Administrator Member since: Oct 23, 2012 Threads: 239 Posts: 6095 | Last week I was in San Francisco and saw some durians at a grocery store in China Town. Here is a picture of me holding one, which was somewhat painful. In my research on durians I came across this photo. This is the kind of thing that really gets under my skin. The fines are clearly listed for smoking, eating, drinking, and flammable goods. Very stiff fines, but I also hear Singapore is a very clean place. This may explain why. What bothers me is the inconsistency of the sign. The authorities clearly state the penalty for the other three rule violations, but for durians is it just blank. I NEED to know what the fine is. I guarantee you that whenever I get to Singapore (and that is high on my list) I'll bother the entire country with this question. However, if any of my Singapore fans already know, please enlighten all of us. Knowledge is Good -- Emil Faber |
June 24th, 2014 at 10:06:16 PM permalink | |
rxwine Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 188 Posts: 18629 | Singapore is where they carry out public whipping. I'm thinkin' that's the penalty. Possibly with durians. You believe in an invisible god, and dismiss people who say they are trans? Really? |
June 24th, 2014 at 10:32:01 PM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 | Typical fine is $500. This explains why: If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
June 25th, 2014 at 2:46:13 AM permalink | |
AZDuffman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 135 Posts: 18136 |
What are these things for?
As a guess I think they just don't want them carried open because of the close quarters people are in and the probability of them stabbing another passneger. Similar to how on busses/trolleys here where there is a sign "No Radio W/O Headphones." They won't fine you for such a radio, but they may simply eject you. That is my guess. Does anyone else notice that if you smoke you get 2 fines? One for the smoking and one for the lighter or matches? However, if any of my Singapore fans already know, please enlighten all of us. The President is a fink. |
June 25th, 2014 at 4:16:18 AM permalink | |
Beethoven Member since: Apr 27, 2014 Threads: 18 Posts: 640 | It's because of their smell. I've only encountered durians one time, but once was enough for me. They supposedly taste good, but I don't know how anyone can eat something that smells so bad. Boron Boron Boron rhymes with moron, moron, moron |
June 25th, 2014 at 12:19:23 PM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 | I've seen them on Food Network, they smell like dirty socks, BO, and cat piss all rolled into one. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
June 25th, 2014 at 12:23:15 PM permalink | |
Nareed Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 346 Posts: 12545 |
1) Obsess much? 2) Are you sure the sign is legitimate and not a joke or hoax? 3) Is anything less than the death penalty appropriate for such an offense? 4) ;) Donald Trump is a one-term LOSER |
June 25th, 2014 at 12:24:58 PM permalink | |
rxwine Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 188 Posts: 18629 |
Tempts me to carry one where I don't want people crowding around me. Ever seen someone thrown out of a casino game for being too smelly? Maybe Face has. You believe in an invisible god, and dismiss people who say they are trans? Really? |
June 25th, 2014 at 12:37:37 PM permalink | |
Face Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 61 Posts: 3941 |
Constantly. And many times what smells is left behind upon their departure. And you thought the black fingers from the slot's buttons were bad ;) Be bold and risk defeat, or be cautious and encourage it. |
June 25th, 2014 at 12:38:09 PM permalink | |
Fleastiff Member since: Oct 27, 2012 Threads: 62 Posts: 7831 | Must make good insect bait then. |