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The Crappin' Elum 04-16-2010 11:35 AM

Banned BubbleGum
 
Did u know that Bubble Gum is Banned in Singapore?
What's ure opinion on that?:fuzconf:

Hobo 04-16-2010 11:52 AM

My opinion is that this is a shit thread. I'm leaving it open so people will laugh at you

Sekto Springs 04-16-2010 11:53 AM

Well it's certainly not gunna stop people from chewing gum.
I don't find the law so outrageous as I do the penalty. A fine of over 5000 USD is pretty steep. If you want to chew gum more than you want to live in Singapore, then don't live there.

Ridg3 04-16-2010 11:57 AM

Just don't mix your chewing gum with explosives... http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Wor...00912215496442

DarkHoodness 04-16-2010 02:13 PM

Haha, give that guy a Darwin award! What a way to go. :D

Wil 04-16-2010 03:25 PM

Are there special police officers in Singapore who go around checking whether your gum is contraband bubble gum or harmless chewing gum?

Sekto Springs 04-16-2010 04:41 PM

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Are there special police officers in Singapore who go around checking whether your gum is contraband bubble gum or harmless chewing gum?
Actually, yes.

Nate 04-16-2010 05:33 PM

And, I might add, you need to apply for a license from the government to be able to buy chewing gum.

Oddey 04-16-2010 10:57 PM

I think I like this law. Now people will actually stop irritating the shit out of people with that smacking and repulsive noise made by chewing gum being chewed.

Taco 04-16-2010 11:33 PM

If this law is actually real I think's it's a waste of time. If you're gonna ban something nation-wide ban fucking smoking or something dangerous

Sekto Springs 04-17-2010 09:03 AM

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If you're gonna ban something nation-wide ban fucking smoking or something dangerous

Though cigarettes aren't banned, there isn't alot of smoking in Singapore. The outrageous tax puts most people off, and almost everywhere you go is smoke-free by law.

Pretty much anything that pollutes or causes litter is frowned upon with extreme prejudice over there. Though some of the laws are harsh, you can't argue with results.

The reason I know all of this is because my Grandad lives there and loves it. Lovable chap. Fills the criteria for the stereotypical old-money aristocrat safari type. He's been to the congo more times than I can count, and has a pair of elephant feet in his study. It's pretty nifty.

Ridg3 04-17-2010 12:02 PM

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If this law is actually real I think's it's a waste of time. If you're gonna ban something nation-wide ban fucking smoking or something dangerous

I don't really agree with this statement seeing as I'm a smoker and I feel that people should be allowed to do stuff that is harmful to themselves as long as they are not directly affecting other people...on the other hand, it may help with our country's financial situation seeing as it's costing them a hell of a lot more than they're getting in ciggarette tax to treat smokers.

Josh 04-18-2010 07:08 AM

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I don't really agree with this statement seeing as I'm a smoker and I feel that people should be allowed to do stuff that is harmful to themselves as long as they are not directly affecting other people...

What about stuff like Heroin and self harm? Those don't directly affect other people.

Ridg3 04-18-2010 09:59 AM

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What about stuff like Heroin and self harm? Those don't directly affect other people.

If people wan't to make those idiotic choices themselves then it's their own idiotic choice.

Wings of Fire 04-18-2010 10:03 AM

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If people wan't to make those idiotic choices themselves then it's their own idiotic choice.

The world would be a much better place if the drugs industry was that simple.

Phylum 04-19-2010 04:08 AM

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If people wan't to make those idiotic choices themselves then it's their own idiotic choice.

Try a thesaurus.

MA 04-19-2010 09:57 AM

now now, play nice you two. or no more fizzy drinks.