TikTok user pleads for better morning hygiene among Singaporeans: ‘Please bathe before the commute!’
In the video, Leong did not hold back when describing the discomfort caused by unpleasant odours during rush hour, likening the smell to "unwashed bedsheets" and individuals "marinated in sweat and hair oil."
SINAR DAILY REPORTER
SHAH ALAM - TikTok user Steph Leong (@mianbaobreadpan) has sparked a lively online debate, especially in the Singaporean community after posting a plea urging "millennial men and Gen Z boys" to shower before joining the morning commute on public transport.
In the video which has gone viral, Leong did not hold back when describing the discomfort caused by unpleasant odours during rush hour, likening the smell to "unwashed bedsheets" and individuals "marinated in sweat and hair oil."
"You all smell like you have not washed your bedsheet in months and you have marinated in months of night sweat and hair oil especially the millennial men and Gen Z boys.
"When you get on the public transport, you'll definitely catch a wave of that," she said in the video.
Leong stressed that "showering in the morning was just basic courtesy towards the people you interact with throughout the day."
She urged her viewers to consider scenarios like meeting an important client or working in the food and beverage industry, pointing out the impact of body odour in such situations.
"If you’re not sure whether you have that smell or body odour in general, just ask your friend to take a long, hard whiff of your hair, or maybe armpit, or skin and see how they react," she suggested.
She also shared the results of a poll she conducted on the matter, revealing that 74 per cent of those who participated in her poll agreed with her stance.
Ending on a hopeful note, Leong encouraged better hygiene practices.
"I don't want to judge, but it's 2025. We can definitely do better. Please bathe in the morning. Thank you," she said.
Leong’s message struck a chord with many who echoed her sentiments, recounting their own experiences of enduring stuffy commutes made worse by poor hygiene.
However, not everyone agreed. The post sparked a debate on social media, with some defending their preference for evening showers or pointing out cultural differences in bathing habits.
The conversation grew even more heated when comparisons were drawn between Singaporeans and Malaysians, with some users humourously accusing one another of being less diligent in personal hygiene.
Meanwhile, in another video she posted later, Leong expressed surprise at the topic’s virality, stating that personal hygiene should not even be a subject of debate.
She suggested that those reacting defensively might be experiencing cognitive dissonance and urged them to reflect on their showering habits rather than resorting to trolling her in the comments.
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