French teen fined in Singapore over ‘straw licking’ stunt
•A French teenager was fined approximately $465 in Singapore for a public nuisance after licking a straw.
•Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien gained attention by posting a video of himself licking the straw and returning it to a vending machine.
•The incident highlights Singapore's strict regulations on public behavior and hygiene.
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→A French teenager was fined approximately $465 in Singapore for a public nuisance after licking a straw.
→Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien gained attention by posting a video of himself licking the straw and returning it to a vending machine.
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