Joanne Peh

2022 - 11 - 3

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Joanne Peh spars with netizens over whether $3 coconuts are ... (The Straits Times)

She recently shared a photo of her drinking coconut water in Thailand. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Some people drink milk tea every day, but they are reluctant to spend the same sum of money on other food and beverages.” “We are all living in an era where students with no income are spending $5 to $8 on bubble tea. The second netizen replied to Peh in English: “Very well said, but I think your reasoning makes more sense if it costs $300 or $3,000, but I respect your point of view. A small one in the supermarket costs more than $3 and it is gone after a few sips. Surely you will not be ‘reluctant’ to get one?” I decided to get a big one right away.”

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Netizens slam Joanne Peh for refusing to pay $3 for Singapore ... (The Independent)

The actress rebutted the comments from netizens and explained why she wouldn't buy Singapore coconuts for $3.

A netizen reacted that coconuts in Singapore cost almost the same – S$2.50 – and asked why she was so hesitant to buy these. The same netizen made a remark that the actress is humblebragging (pretending to be humble, but actually boasting). However, when she realized that it was a native product of the place, she immediately grabbed and purchased one.

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Joanne Peh Went into War of Words With Netizens Over Price of ... (Goody Feed)

The description read, “I feel that coconuts are too expensive in Singapore and am reluctant to drink coconut water. I felt the same when I was in Phuket for a ...

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