---
title: "Worms in mee sua, S-hook lady and barn owl on fridge: 10 biggest Stomp stories from the past 10 years, part 4"
url: "/trending-now/10-biggest-stomp-stories-in-last-10-years-part-4"
published: "2026-11-02T10:23:32.000Z"
updated: "2026-11-02T10:26:32.000Z"
section: "Trending Now"
authors: ["Trixy Toh","Cherry Tan"]
tags: ["In A Nutshell","Stomp 20"]
---

# Worms in mee sua, S-hook lady and barn owl on fridge: 10 biggest Stomp stories from the past 10 years, part 4

*The most bizarre and viral Stomp stories from 2016-2025*

In celebration of Stomp’s 20th anniversary, we’re bringing you a series that takes you down memory lane — think stories of nostalgia, rage and outright madness.

Over the last decade, submissions from Stomp’s citizen journalists — alongside stories uncovered by our reporters — have sparked viral conversations, dominated group chats and captured some of Singapore’s most unforgettable moments.

From buzzworthy controversies to bizarre incidents, these were the stories that pulled in the most eyeballs and got Singapore talking over the last 10 years.

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From worms in a mee sua dish to Singapore’s favourite S-hook ah lian, here are 10 more of Stomp’s biggest and most-talked-about stories from 2016 to 2025.

## 1. Diners horrified after ‘U-shaped white stuff’ turns out to be ‘50 to 100 worms’ in mee sua

![Top 10 Stomp stories of the past decade](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/stomp/065e1900b69fc1b4a9a448d833ada96646bca9802d29dda9e28b92b354e260b6)
*Stomper Wang and her friends were horrified to find around “U-shaped white stuff” in their mee sua.*

Stomper Wang and her friends were dining at a herbal soup stall when they found around “U-shaped white stuff” in their mee sua — which turned out to be “50 to 100 worms”. 

Upon reporting the issue, the stallowners offered them a replacement meal, but the group requested for a refund instead. 

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) eventually took enforcement action against the stall after an unregistered food handler was discovered during an inspection.

## 2. Singapore’s favourite ah lian speaks to Stomp about sudden fame: ‘I want to tell my parents...’

![Top 10 Stomp stories of the past decade](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/stomp/32a1f51bccf4301a712d33b3f61ca7a263dfae6a8028fe34c38c7fa81129952b)
*Videos of Lerine Yeo modelling clothes for her online apparel store went viral in 2018.*

Remember Lerine Yeo and her hooks? 

Then 30 years of age, videos of Yeo modelling clothes for her online apparel store went viral in 2018. In them, she demonstrated the pros of a black ‘hook’ t-shirt and showed how one can attach various items on the $9 top via S-hooks. 

She told Stomp the virality came as a shock, but was ultimately a “happy problem” and that she received more positive than negative comments. 

## 3. Owl flies into kitchen in Sembawang Crescent, lands on top of fridge and just stays there until…

![Top 10 Stomp stories of the past decade](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/stomp/e5483662b85667ed2ad442318b0fc45367789eb981230396e56961a4a44fa33b)
*A barn owl flew through the living room window of a 15th-storey flat at Sembawang Crescent.*

A barn owl flew through the living room window of a 15th-storey flat at Sembawang Crescent at 6.50am on Aug 2, startling a resident’s wife and helper.

The bird settled on top of the kitchen fridge and remained there until an NParks officer arrived around 8.30am. 

In a video shared with Stomp, the officer carefully used a net to catch the owl before placing it in a cardboard box. Its fate after the rescue was unknown.

## 4. Diners leave restaurant without settling $83.93 bill, worker pays for them and doesn’t want boss to know

![Top 10 Stomp stories of the past decade](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/stomp/d835be56bd7730da77ea2965df1dfb788b3397bb6b0374b9721bd2781bc9e3bc)
*A group of diners allegedly left a restaurant at Jem without paying an $83.93 bill.*

A group of diners allegedly left a restaurant at Jem without paying an $83.93 bill on Sept 8, leaving a worker to foot the bill.

The Stomper, who did not want his boss to know about the incident, said the group of seven had split their orders into two bills but paid only one.

Admitting it was his carelessness, he appealed for the diners to return and settle the outstanding amount. After Stomp published the story, one of the diners returned the money via bank transfer.

## 5. Argument between wheelchair user and driver holds up bus, passengers seek other transport options

![Top 10 Stomp stories of the past decade](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/stomp/8831172a272883f26b2ee051c7b22be4bda5c0b7d463a05549d7b7ac195e1439)
*Videos showed the wheelchair user refusing to move after the captain said he was wasting everyone’s time.*

An argument between a bus captain and a wheelchair user held up Tower Transit bus service 858 at a Gambas Avenue bus stop, prompting passengers to alight and find alternative transport.

Videos showed the wheelchair user refusing to move after the captain said he was wasting everyone’s time.

The wheelchair bay was occupied by an open stroller, sparking questions about accessibility.

Tower Transit later said the captain had spoken impolitely to the man and that his conduct fell short of company standards.

## 6. Woman driving Mercedes parks car in motorcycle lot and shouts at GrabFood rider after hitting his bike

![Top 10 Stomp stories of the past decade](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/stomp/e38ed2d93fd72f82158b24ad4713784bcea0668f0691b0650b6c0ef21466a2a5)
*A Mercedes-Benz driver was filmed parking in a motorcycle lot and arguing with a GrabFood rider.*

A Mercedes-Benz driver was filmed parking in a motorcycle lot and arguing with a GrabFood rider after allegedly knocking into his bike at a heartland carpark in 2024.

The video showed the woman repeatedly sounding her horn before getting out of the car and shouting at the rider, telling him in Mandarin to move away.

The rider appeared to direct his attention towards the woman’s male passenger as the trio continued arguing. Police officers were later seen at the scene, but the outcome of the dispute was unclear.

## 7. Woman wants refund for fly in soup, GrabFood says no as she has too many compensation requests

![Top 10 Stomp stories of the past decade](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/stomp/d2a787c3a1ec4b1a489d033f568d5b442b18eb02d54342130e8b3f384ce4ef15)
*Stomper May said the platform rejected her request because her account had a high number of compensation requests.*

A GrabFood customer was initially denied a refund after allegedly finding a fly in her $17.90 wanton soup from Pontian Wanton Noodles at Sun Plaza.

Stomper May said the platform rejected her request because her account had a high number of compensation requests.

She acknowledged seeking refunds five to six times previously, including for orders with spilled soup. The incident sparked questions about food hygiene and refund policies. 

After Stomp published the story, May said she received a refund from GrabFood.

## 8. Man lodges police report after stranger takes photos of his car at Sengkang carpark

![Top 10 Stomp stories of the past decade](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/stomp/5b45516caab1cb7df733f55124a4458d5c3e021b384eba3c1d539b903a9ddebe)
*A stranger had taken photos of the Stomper’s car while it was parked at a carpark in Sengkang.*

An anonymous Stomper was concerned after learning that a stranger had taken photos of his car while it was parked at a carpark in Sengkang.

He only found out when he reviewed his dashcam footage after receiving a notification about movement being detected in front of his car.

He lodged a report with the police, and warned others to be wary of their surroundings. 

## 9. Kid’s birthday ruined, family ends up eating fishball mee on New Year’s Eve due to MIA pizza order

![Top 10 Stomp stories of the past decade](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/stomp/26055bd8c688c74ee3b4d130dca50737ec395c7925dcf69a71774bf7dd55b5d2)
*Carol’s initial order from Little Caesars Pizza amounted to over $72, but it was never delivered.*

What was meant to be a pizza party to celebrate the new year — and an eight-year-old’s birthday — turned into a last-minute fishball noodle takeaway dinner instead.

Carol’s initial order from Little Caesars Pizza amounted to over $72 — with food for five adults and seven children — and was meant to be delivered by 7pm. Hungry and irritated, the family eventually ordered fishball noodles for takeaway — from the kopitiam stall with the shortest queue.

The Stomper lamented a lack of customer support, and only got a full refund after multiple chasers. 

## 10. Can you solve this Primary 1 Math question?

![Top 10 Stomp stories of the past decade](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/stomp/ea21dab90357bfbd3497c2b1567b1f89e8615e6ae0d007aedc3263aed097b9b4)
*Half of the adults Cheng sent the problem to could not solve it.*

How can parents help children in their studies if they cannot understand the questions themselves?

In 2020, Stomper Cheng came across a challenging question in her daughter’s assessment book, ‘Last-Minute Maths Exam Drills’.

Half of the adults she sent the problem to could not solve it, leaving many to wonder if this was just a touch too difficult for a child between the ages of six and seven.

Make sure to check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of Stomp’s biggest headlines from the past 10 years. Don’t forget to enter our contest for a chance to win tickets to the Stomp 20th anniversary party!