If You Play Badminton, You're Horny
& the US military wants to date you
Hi guys! Welcome to another edition of TodaysWorld. We’re back with a bunch of interesting stories from around the globe.
But before we get started, let’s give you a task:
📌 Call or message a friend you haven’t talked to in a while.
Engaging in a conversation with someone you haven’t spoken to in a while can bring fresh perspectives. They might share something new or interesting that can shift your focus away from stress or worries. They may also remind you of your strengths and positive qualities.
On that positive note, let’s now get started…
Did Hong Kong just redefine playing Badminton?
Hong Kong’s Education Bureau recently tried to tackle teenage relationships in a rather unexpected way, and it didn’t exactly go as planned. They released teaching materials that suggested teens who wanted to have sex could just "go out to play badminton together" instead. Yes, you read that right—badminton.
The idea was part of a broader module on adolescents and intimate relationships for Secondary Year 3 students. It even included a form called "My Commitment," where young couples could pledge to practice self-discipline and steer clear of pornography. But instead of being taken seriously, this suggestion quickly became the butt of jokes.
Social media blew up with posts poking fun at the idea. Comments like "Friends with benefits? No, friends with badminton," and "Netflix and chill? More like play badminton together," went viral. Even Tse Ying Suet, an Olympic badminton player, couldn’t resist joining in, questioning if everyone was suddenly really into badminton.
However, not everyone is on board. Henry Chan, a father of two, thinks the government is out of touch. (More)
How to date the US military?
The U.S. military has been running ads in Lebanon, warning people not to attack the U.S. or its allies as tensions rise in the Middle East. And in a surprising twist, some of these ads have popped up on Tinder! Lol, yes!
The ads, written in Arabic, tell people not to take up arms and remind them that the U.S. is ready to protect its friends in the region from threats, particularly those linked to Iran and groups like Hezbollah.
These ads are part of what’s known as military psychological operations (or psyops), which aim to influence public opinion. But seeing them on a dating app definitely raised some eyebrows. Tinder quickly pulled the ads, saying they violated the app's policies on violence and safety. (More)
BTW, you missed this BOMB airplane deal!
Last Thursday, some lucky travelers stumbled upon what seemed like the deal of a lifetime—a first-class round-trip ticket from Australia to the US, which usually costs up to AU$28,000 (around $19,000), was suddenly available for a mere AU$3,400. It wasn’t a flash sale or a promotional event but rather a surprising glitch on the Qantas website. About 300 savvy buyers managed to snag these tickets before the airline noticed the error and corrected it.
Naturally, Qantas quickly realized something was off. But instead of simply canceling the tickets, which might have sparked outrage, Qantas chose a more customer-friendly approach. They decided to rebook these passengers in business class at no extra cost—definitely not a bad alternative. And for those who aren’t thrilled with the idea of flying business class, Qantas is offering full refunds.
To put it in perspective, a business class ticket on Qantas between Australia and the US typically runs around AU$ 11,000, so these travelers are still getting a pretty sweet deal.
This isn’t the first time Qantas has found itself in hot water over ticket sales. Just last year, the airline faced a lawsuit for selling tickets on more than 8,000 flights that had already been canceled, affecting over 86,000 passengers. (More)
So, that’s it for today. Let’s meet again tomorrow 👋 Till then, stay curious, and don’t miss out on any more offers!
