#591 - Student Eco-activist Charged for Deflating Tyres & Singapore’s Toilet Mascot Returns

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 Thing

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Student Eco-activist Charged for Deflating Tyres

• NUS 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 SUVs

Singapore’s Toilet Mascot Returns

• S'pore created a toilet mascot called Toilemon to remind everyone to keep toilets clean & hygienic
• The Green Guardians of Singapore

One Shiok Comment

• Comment by Mucus_Membrane_88
• Comment by ejsinon

One Shiok Thing

• How i started the Timothee Chalamet lookalike contest
• Why Joe Rogan Ditched the Left – And What It Means for America

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