YPs Image Got Called Out for Mass Gathering With Some Without Masks

Amidst these trying times, everyone’s endeavouring to comply with the necessary safety protocols, just so that they don’t add to the mess that has long since spiralled out of control.

And so, you can kinda understand their reactions when they see something like this:

As a Wise Old Man once said:

“It’s like someone double slapping us while we’re doing gentle facials. It defeats the purpose.”

YPs Image Got Called Out for Mass Gathering With Some Without Masks

Just yesterday (19 August 2020), Facebook user Jamie Ollie shared an image, wherein a group of teenagers could be seen gathered in close proximity for a birthday celebration, with social media group SG Covidiots.

In the picture, more than 25 teenagers can be seen huddled together for a group photo as a birthday cake sits atop a round table.

Some of the teens, it should be noted, did not have their masks on. Several also chose not to wear their face masks properly.

Apparently, not everyone affiliated with the birthday boy/girl was taken inside the photo as well. So the numerical figure could have been even higher.

The Facebook user, for the record, was also not forgiving with his caption:

“Mass gathering of YPs.”

Lest you’re unaware, YPs stand for young punks and commonly refer to adolescent teenagers who lean more towards the nightlife than their academics.

Shamed

Suffice to say; Netizens were not impressed with the birthday celebration going on in the photo.

Some, for instance, called out the teenagers for not wearing masks, while others warned of the harsh consequences that may follow.

A few also seemed concerned with how the act could pose a threat to the community.

Though one did accuse the Facebook user of spoiling the party.

But then again, I’m 99% sure that it was a comment made in sheer jest.

Penalties

In April, a set of laws, that prohibits social gatherings of any size in both private and public spaces, was passed in Parliament.

The laws include any private parties or gatherings among family members or friends who are not residing together, at home or in public spaces such as in parks and void decks.

While it has been relaxed a bit in Phase Two and people are now allowed to socialise again, there’s a maximum limit of 5 pax per group.

Every group must also be separated by a safety distance of 1-metre and there must be no mingling between the groups.

First-time offenders are liable to face a fine of up to S$10,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both.

For the second or subsequent offences, offenders could face a fine of up to S$20,000, imprisonment of up to 12 months, or both.

Let’s just hope that Singaporeans will abstain from such behaviour in the near future because let’s face it. ‘YP’ or not…

The law is still not going to tolerate it.