When TikTok Hijacks Singapore’s Classic Street Food Scene
Larry Lai, the boss of the Facebook hub Can Eat! Hawker Food, recently dropped a truth bomb on the TikTok community. Apparently, some creators are treating the old-timer ice‑cream seller Ng Teak Boon as a selfie prop. They film themselves pitching his frosty treats in the background, then hype it up on social media.
The Cops of the Street‑Corner
“Look, TikTokers, stop using him as a commodity,” Lai urged. He admitted he’d checked Ng’s stall on Jalan Besar and found the same sweet stash he always had. “If you truly want to support the man, buy a modest $20‑$30 worth of ice‑cream,” he added, hoping consumers could give him a fair share instead of just grabbing a photo.
Lai also told the fangirls that the “fickle” branding tags on Ng’s cart were off limits. He wanted the crown of the classic hawker hunter to stay intact, not glued to a tray of digital fame.
Being a Real Legacy Charmer
- Ng’s license is 9‑year‑old and fully legit—no illegal hawker rumors.
- Lai is on standby to help him renew it for next year.
- There’re only eight itinerant hawkers still roaming Singapore’s streets. If Boon falls, there’ll be seven left.
A Brief History Lesson
Once upon a time—80 years ago, exactly—Singapore’s streets were lined with tiny carts selling everything from noodles to nibbles. These traveling hawkers, now a rarity, captured the city’s culinary spirit. Ng’s ice‑cream stall is just one echo of that heritage, and Larry wants TikTok to treat it with the respect it deserves.
Bottom line? If you see a TikTok clip of Ng Teak Boon, don’t just press “add a filter.” Instead, treat him like a legend and grab a scoop you can actually afford—because 20 dollars on the road can mean a world of difference for someone who keeps Singapore’s core tastes alive.
Meet 90‑Year‑Old Victor: A Geylang Bahru Legend
Living the Silver Generation Life
Victor, a spry septuagenarian now 90, is all about the “independence” vibe. Even after a bout with COVID, he’s still pushing the limits, proving that age is just a number.
The Singleton Life in Geylang Bahru
- Lives alone in a modest HDB flat.
- Five kids, yet none actually go give him a hand.
- Depends on a tight-knit circle of friends and volunteers for day‑to‑day support.
How the Community Keeps Him on Track
Social workers pop by his doorstep to ensure everything’s shipshape. And everyday visits from caretaker Mr. Lai—who just recently brought Victor a fresh grocery haul and helped tidy up his pantry—keeps the momentum going.
“A Real Silver Star”
“Here’s a 90‑year‑old who’s still a rock on his feet,” Lai says, “and the ultimate embodiment of Silver Generation grit.” He urges everyone to show some love in the comments and maybe even load him up with a new gadget or a tasty treat!
Let’s Spread the Cheer!
Drop a kind word, a recipe, or a small gift. If you’re a netizen, give Victor the business he deserves—it’s the simplest way to add a spark of joy to a guy who’s already lighting up the neighborhood.
Meet Ng, the Ice‑Cream Legend Who Keeps Rolling Forward
Daily Mission: From Beach Road to Sim Lim Towers
Despite being in his senior years, Ng never takes candy from the can. The local community group Happy People Helping People posted on Facebook that the old man’s ice‑cream cart still grinds every morning like it’s 1970.
Why the Pancake‑Panically Popular Ice‑Cream?
- He pedales—yes, literally—his heavy cart all the way from Beach Road to Sim Lim Towers.
- The pandemic hit him hard, but his sweet tooth for resilience grew even sweeter.
- Just last month, friends from the group arrived with blank smiles, ready to boost his stall.
Sold Out, Screamed Out:
The response was so massive that Ng’s free‑moving vanilla dream sold out before noon—so much so that people worried “Oh no, is he out of mint?”
Community Love Caps the Treat Trove
In short, Ng’s mission shows the power of a few friends and a strong community. Their support not only filled his cart but also reminded us that patience truly pays off.
