#368 - Roald Dahl Books Censored & Grab Launches “Quiet Ride” Option

Critics slammed Puffin, the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s books for removing colourful language and rewriting lines from beloved works such as Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and Matilda, all in the name of inclusivity and progress. Are the critics right? Closer to home, Grab has started offering riders an option to request a “Quiet Ride” on their app, which would entail drivers needing to keep quiet for the duration of the ride. Why was this necessary?

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Roald Dahl Books Censored

• Roald Dahl books rewritten to remove language deemed offensive
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• Netflix agrees to buy the works of children's author Roald Dahl

Grab Launches “Quiet Ride” Option

• Grab Singapore launches Quiet Ride for users who prefer minimal conversation
• Facebook Post by GRAB

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