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#368 - Roald Dahl Books Censored & Grab Launches “Quiet Ride” Option

#368 - Roald Dahl Books Censored & Grab Launches “Quiet Ride” Option

FromYah Lah BUT...


#368 - Roald Dahl Books Censored & Grab Launches “Quiet Ride” Option

FromYah Lah BUT...

ratings:
Length:
74 minutes
Released:
Feb 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Critics slammed Puffin, the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s books for removing colourful language and rewriting lines from beloved works such as Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and Matilda, all in the name of inclusivity and progress. Are the critics right? Closer to home, Grab has started offering riders an option to request a “Quiet Ride” on their app, which would entail drivers needing to keep quiet for the duration of the ride. Why was this necessary?
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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
Released:
Feb 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The most uncensored conversations and interviews to ever come out of the much-censored country of Singapore. Hosted by Haresh & Terence from the comedy house, Ministry of Funny. For biz enquiries, hit us up at contact@ministryoffunny.com