How can dis b allow? This week in the comments section

Netizens are a difficult bunch to please. They have opinions on everything. And for whatever reason, on the internet, people lose all filters. What is most ironic is how netizens react strongest to posts or tweets they abhor most. They may be trolls or may sincerely mean their comments, but never a day passes when we don't appreciate this gift that keeps on giving. It makes us ask in turn: How can dis b allow?

Here are our favourite comments on social media the last seven days.

THE STORY:

A man in Malaysia was cut free after getting his private parts stuck in bicycle gear.

THE ACCUSED:

THE VERDICT:

We still have no idea which cutting tool was used.

THE STORY:

A recent survey found that fewer couples in Singapore got married last year, but fewer couples also got divorced.

THE ACCUSED:

THE VERDICT:

...right. Thanks, Captain Obvious. (The article headline was later changed, by the way.)

THE STORY:

Nets apologises for hurting people with controversial e-pay ad that featured actor Dennis Chew in 'brownface'.

THE ACCUSED:

THE VERDICT:

Perhaps someone didn't get the memo on "everyone"?

THE STORY:

Football star Ronaldo Cristiano sits out friendly match in Seoul, fans want to sue organisers for promising that they would see him in action.

THE ACCUSED:

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THE VERDICT:

Well, we're not sure if a kimchi slap will be enough to appease South Korean fans' anger.

THE STORY:

There's a penthouse that looks like a bungalow at International Plaza. It's up for rent at $15,000 per month.

THE ACCUSED:

THE VERDICT:

Here's a friendly reminder: The hungry ghost festival starts today (Aug 1).

THE STORY:

Members of the public can now report incidents regarding personal mobility devices on Land Transport Authority's mobile app.

THE ACCUSED:

THE VERDICT:

Blink and they're gone, not everyone abides by the 10kmh speed limit rule.

THE STORY:

A senator in Malaysia said that men should be protected from being 'seduced' into committing sex crimes.

THE ACCUSED:

THE VERDICT:

This looks like the start of a horror film. Teeth, anyone?

editor@asiaone.com

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