2 other couples were recently "stomped" by stompers for displaying Public Display of Affection(PDA). Both pictures (as shown above) were photos taken on 26 and 27 Nov respectively and were taken on public transport. These 2 couples were not the unfortunate or should i say unlucky ones, there were also many other couples that were caught on the camera with PDA.

Here is the thing: Are Singaporeans (the stompers) too conservative about couples being passionate about one another or are singaporeans (the people being "stomped") way too open minded about love?

From the first picture, we can see that a Caucasian was kissing a asian girl openly and passionately on the tube. Together with the article, a video was also posted. The video lasted for around 29 seconds. While the second picture was actually a photo of a guy repeatedly sticking his tongue out in an attempt to kiss his girlfriend. When she refused, he planted loud kisses on her, which echoed loudly through the near-empty bus. Both couples were described as disgusted and nuisance by the stompers.

My response:
I personally feel that Singaporeans nowadays are slightly way too passionate about love. When they are on train, they are happy lovey dovey away, neglecting stares and comments from onlookers. I personally saw couples on trains showing PDA before, and these couples can range from young secondary school kids to adults. I might be conservative about it but i feel that PDA shouldn't be done overboard and PDA should be done behind closed doors or during personal time. Tucking of waists and hugging are fairly acceptable but interlocking of tongues and french kissing are definitely a big NO.

To add on, Under the Rapid Transit Systems Act (Chapter 263A, Section 42): "Section 17 – Passenger not to cause nuisance – No one shall conduct himself on any train or in any part of the railway premises so as to cause nuisance or annoyance to other passengers. (Maximum fine of $500)". Maybe someday everybody will come to realise that PDA is not only dangerous in public, but they also come with a price to it ($500).

Sheridin:)

Credits: http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sgseen/caught_in_the_act/501178/another_caucasian_kissing_asian_girl_on_mrt_he_faces_500_fine.html
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sgseen/what_bugs_me/502738/couple_engage_in_tongueofwar_as_guy_tries.html