‘Why do you deserve a seat?’: TikToker draws flak for slamming men who rush for seats on MRT
A netizen who questioned why men think they “deserve a seat on the MRT instead of a woman” drew criticism from commenters who described the comment as “entitled”, while others backed their views.
TikTok user @cornshucker575 shared a post on Aug 27, which was later reposted on the Singapore speaks subreddit on Sept 27, garnering over 500 comments across both platforms.
In the post, the TikToker writes: “As a man, why do you think you deserve a seat on the MRT instead of a woman?”
“Like why are you rushing to get a seat, that’s so embarrassing,” the user adds in the caption.
Netizens criticise ‘entitled’ comments
In the comments section, several commenters called out the netizen’s “entitled” remarks.
“Gender equality but only when it’s convenient to women right,” one netizen mused.
Another responded: “Because I got to the seat first lol.”
“Why does everything have to be a gender war. Where did you get this rhetoric that men feel like they deserve seats more than women?” a user chimed in.
The post gained traction on the Singapore Speaks subreddit a month later, with netizens sharing similar views.
“Very simple answer, are you pregnant, physically injured/ disabled or old? If the answer is no, then there should be no special treatment,” one netizen added.
However, one comment supported the TikToker: “They’re hating but I get you queen.”
Stomp has reached out to cornshucker575 for more information.
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