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Singapore court fines French teenager US$465 for viral straw-licking prank

  • Posted on July 30, 2026
  • By South China Morning Post
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  • 1 min read
In brief

A 19-year-old French tourist in Singapore faced legal consequences after participating in a viral social media challenge involving unsanitary behavior at a food establishment. The incident required the business owner to discard and replace an entire stock of 500 straws due to contamination concerns. The court imposed a significant fine, highlighting how seemingly trivial pranks can result in serious legal and financial repercussions, while emphasizing the importance of respecting public health standards and private business property.

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Singapore court fines French teenager US$465 for viral straw-licking prank
Singapore court fines French teenager US$465 for viral straw-licking prank

The vendor has to replace all 500 straws after the 19-year-old takes one from a machine, licks it, then places it back into the dispenser.
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South China Morning Post

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